Date: 24th - 25th November 2025 Venue: Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere - A Concept By Hyatt
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Venue: Palais Niederösterreich. Tickets for CEE Property Forum 2025 also include entry for the Awards Gala and Networking Party.
17:45 - 18:15
Registration & Welcome Drinks
18:15 - 18:30
Introduction of the Annual CEE TOP 100 List
Building on the success of country-specific TOP 50 lists, Property Forum will unveil the second edition of its CEE TOP 100, a publication listing the 100 most influential people in the CEE real estate business.
18:30 - 19:30
Awards Ceremony
The CEE Property Forum Awards celebrate the best projects, most impactful transactions and most inspiring personalities and companies in the CEE real estate market. The winner of each Property Forum award will be selected by an exclusive jury, comprising leading professionals from across the region.
The Award categories:
19:30 - 22:00
Warm-up Party
Guests can enjoy an amazing food and drink offer, including several uniquely themed bars.
A casual morning run with fellow real estate runners starting from Hotel Andaz am Belvedere. We will start from Hotel Andaz and will go through the neighbouring Schweitzergarten and the breathtaking Belvedere Park. You can either go for one lap (5km) or two laps (10 km) with the group.
08:30 - 08:45
Welcome Remarks by Property Forum & Introducing the MCs of the Day
Following the welcoming words of Property Forum's CEO, the hosts of the day will introduce the agenda.
James Dearsley is a global proptech and innovation guru who looks at industry problems a little differently. His whole career has been built on understanding many of the industry challenges in relation to change and digital transformation, and he is currently writing a book about leadership and transformation in the real estate sector.
Dr Paul Toyne leads the global architecture and design practice Grimshaw on sustainability, overseeing their goals of net-zero carbon-ready designs by 2025 and truly sustainable and regenerative designs by 2030. Paul has a diverse background, having worked all over the world as an environmental campaigner, conservationist - with WWF- and sustainable built environment specialist.
People:
08:45 - 09:15
Predictions for 2030: Europe and CEE Under the New Economic and Geopolitical Order
This session will set the tone for the day with forward-looking insights into how shifting geopolitics, demographic trends, and macroeconomic changes could redefine investment strategies across Europe and CEE by the end of the decade.
09:15 - 10:00
The Funding Formula: Insights into Financing Strategies
Senior banking and corporate leaders will share perspectives on how developers and investors can secure capital in a high-interest environment. The panel will explore debt versus equity strategies, refinancing challenges, and the evolving role of banks in CEE’s growth story.
Chair: Dorota Wysokińska-Kuzdra, Senior Partner, Head of Corporate Finance & Living Services CEE, Colliers
Conversation participants:
10:30 - 10:50
The New Investment Map: CEE’s Emerging Hubs and Shifting Capital Flows
Experts from CBRE will present the latest research on how new cities and sectors are attracting capital across CEE. The presentation will highlight the regions and asset classes with the strongest growth potential.
People:
10:50 - 11:35
The Great Capital Hunt: Who’s Buying and Who's Selling in 2026?
This panel will bring together leading investors, lawyers, and advisors to analyse the current transaction landscape. The speakers will debate who is most active on the buy side, which assets are being traded, and what to expect from cross-border capital in the year ahead.
Conversation participants:
11:35 - 12:20
Building Resilient Portfolios: Rethinking Investment Management Strategies
Investment and asset management leaders will share their approaches to navigating market volatility. The conversation will focus on diversification, operational efficiency, and strategies for sustaining long-term value in changing market conditions.
Chair: Clare Sheils MRICS, Managing Director, CBRE Czech Republic
Conversation participants:
12:20 - 13:05
Local & Cross-Border Capital: Unlocking New Deal Flows
Regional and international players will examine how domestic investors and foreign capital can complement each other. The panel will address pricing, competition, and the partnerships driving transactions across CEE.
Conversation participants:
14:00 - 14:15
Inside Europe’s Data Centre Boom: Trends, Demand, and Investment Drivers
This presentation will unpack the forces behind Europe’s rapidly expanding data centre market. It will explore the demand drivers, key investment trends, and the role of digital infrastructure in reshaping real estate strategies across the continent.
People:
14:15 - 14:55
Urban Living 2.0: Residential, Mixed-Use and the Future of City Life
This session explores how changing lifestyles and demographics are reshaping urban development. Panellists will discuss residential demand, the role of mixed-use projects, and how cities can adapt to new living patterns.
Conversation participants:
14:55 - 15:10
Anchor of Attraction: How Supermarkets Drive Retail Revitalisation
Dominik will explain how grocery-anchored retail formats continue to attract investors and revitalise shopping centres. The presentation will illustrate why supermarkets remain resilient even in times of market turbulence.
People:
15:10 - 15:50
Office, Retail, Logistics: Finding the Best-Yielding Assets for 2026
Industry leaders will compare the performance of key asset classes and share insights on where yields remain strongest. The panel will weigh tenant demand, financing conditions, and development pipelines to identify the most attractive opportunities.
Conversation participants:
15:50 - 16:30
Reposition, Reinvest, Reinvent: Navigating the New Office Reality
People:
14:00 - 14:15
AI at Work: Transforming Real Estate Through Data and Intelligence
James will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate. His keynote will highlight practical applications of AI across project management, investment decisions, and asset operations, showing how data-driven intelligence can unlock new efficiencies and value for the industry.
People:
14:15 - 14:55
Data, Risk, and Returns: Rethinking Investment Logic
This panel will explore how investors can better balance risk and reward in today’s uncertain environment, with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making. The session will highlight how technology and analytics are reshaping traditional investment logic.
Conversation participants:
14:55 - 15:10
Energy & Sustainability Performance in Real Estate: What to Do Now, Next, and Beyond
People:
15:10 - 15:50
Sustainable ROI: Delivering Profits Today While Building Value for Tomorrow
CEOs and innovators will share approaches to combining profitability with sustainability. The discussion will highlight ESG-driven business models and the tangible benefits of inclusive, green, and socially responsible strategies.
Conversation participants:
15:50 - 16:30
SEE Rising: Navigating Growth Markets from the Adriatic to the Balkans
This panel will examine the growth potential of Southeastern Europe, focusing on dynamic markets from the Adriatic coast to the Balkans. The discussion will cover investor appetite, capital flows, and the opportunities shaping the region’s real estate landscape.
People:
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