Date: 24th - 25th November 2025 Venue: Palais Niederösterreich | Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere - A Concept By Hyatt
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Are you staying at Andaz or nearby? We've arranged a ride by a historic tramcar to take our guests from Andaz to Palais Niederösterreich, the venue of our Awards Gala and Networking Party. The tram departs at 17:20. If you'd like to take advantage of this free-of-charge transfer option, meet our team in the lobby of Andaz at 17:20. (The journey takes 30 minutes and involves 10 minutes of walking.)
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 Gala
Join us to celebrate the best projects, most impactful transactions, and most inspiring personalities and companies in the CEE real estate market. Nominations open until 24th October and can be submitted by filling out our nomination form.
Award categories:
Our confirmed jury members:
Andrei Boca (Globalworth), Bogdan Doicescu (Bog’Art Holding Management), Charles Boudet (iO Partners), Christopher Mertlitz (W. P. Carey), Daniel Bienias (CBRE), Didier Balcaen (Speedwell), Dobrin Staykov (AG Capital), Dominik Uhe (Kaufland International), Doron Klein (AFI), Erik Drukker (BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland), Erwin Hanslik (Taylor Wessing Czech Republic), Ferenc Gondi (CTP Hungary), Florian Nowotny (Indotek Group), Günther Artner (Erste Group Bank AG), Hedwig Höfler (CA Immo), Inga Chkhaidze-Heynen (Revetas Capital), János Gárdai (Futureal), Jaroslav Kysela (Investika), Jiří Horák (REICO Erste Asset Management), Katarina Horvathova (Manova Partners), Mateusz Bonca (JLL Poland), Nicklas Lindberg (Echo Investment), Paul Hallam (GalCap Europe), Pavel Sovicka (Panattoni CZ & SK), Pavel Streblov (Penta Real Estate), Răzvan Gheorghiu-Testa (Ţuca Zbârcea & Asociaţii), Renata Osiecka (AXI IMMO), Robert Ioniță (NEPI Rockcastle), Roxana Fratila (CMS Romania), Rudolf Nemec (Cushman & Wakefield Slovakia) and Tomas Cifra (Mitiska REIM)
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.
Venue: Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere - A Concept By Hyatt
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.
People:
08:45 - 09:15
The Future of CEE: Opening Keynote by Zuzana Čaputová, Former President of Slovakia
In an exclusive opening keynote, former President of Slovakia, Zuzana Čaputová, will discuss the most pressing challenges and future scenarios for the CEE region, followed by a fireside chat led by Property Forum founder Csanád Csűrös.
Over the past three decades, since the fall of communism, Central and Eastern Europe has been one of the world’s most remarkable economic success stories. But the question now is what lies ahead for CEE? Which political paths will the region take? What challenges and opportunities will shape our societies in the years to come?
Zuzana Čaputová served as the president of Slovakia from 2019 to 2024, the first female president in the Visegrád Four. A lawyer by profession, she was a strong advocate for the rule of law, environmental protection, and women's rights. In 2020, she was ranked 83rd on Forbes' list of the 100 most powerful women.
People:
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.
Chair: Philipp Zschaler, Managing Partner and Head of the Real Estate Industry Group, Andersen Germany
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.
Chair: Dániel Ódor MRICS, Partner, Taylor Wessing Hungary
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.
Chair: Kinga Barchon, Partner, Real Estate Leader, PwC Polska
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.
Chair: James Fitzgerald, Director, Head of Industrial Agency, iO Partners
Conversation participants:
15:50 - 16:30
Reposition, Reinvest, Reinvent: Navigating the New Office Reality
Chair: Paweł Nowakowski MRICS, Founder & CEO, PNC
Conversation participants:
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 - 14:30
Energy & Sustainability Performance in Real Estate: What to Do Now, Next, and Beyond
This presentation will offer clear, hands-on guidance on developing financially viable transition roadmaps for real estate assets. It will outline the critical steps to take before pursuing renovation passports or transactions and demonstrate how to directly capitalise on sustainability upgrades, illustrated with case studies.
People:
14:30 - 15:10
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.
Chair: Tjidsger Wierda, ESG Partner, Walvius Partners
Conversation participants:
15:10 - 15:50
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.
Chair: James Garner, Global Head of AI & Data, Gleeds
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.
Chair: Maja Šubic, Partner, Andersen Slovenia | Senica & Partners
Conversation participants:
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