Is the European property sector ready for a digital transformation?

11
Oct
2018
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by Property Forum | Report

On 6 November 2018, Property Technology Forum Europe 2018, a conference and networking event for the proptech industry and real estate professionals from all over Europe will be held in Warsaw. Nearly 200 guests will come together in the Polish capital to discuss the future of the real estate industry and to explore the latest innovations in the profession. The mission of the event is to create a common ground for true collaboration between proptech startups, property professionals and occupiers.


The event is organised by the Property Forum media and event platform in close cooperation with RICS. The conference has already attracted renowned speakers from all over the continent and the list of speakers continues to grow.
 
This conference is centred on the topic of technology. Innovation is reshaping the property industry which is why Property Technology Forum Europe 2018 aims to prepare guests for future changes by analysing current trends during the panel discussions of the day and by gathering speakers to share their vision for the next phase of the profession. Individual discussions will be dedicated to all market segments, including office, retail and industrial. During the final section of the day, proptech startups will present themselves.
 
The event’s keywords are: artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, smart real estate search, full automatic localisation, sensor-based analytics and engagement platform, 3D solutions, innovations in workplace solutions, changing occupier needs, e-commerce, robotics, industry 4.0.
 
Is the European property sector ready for a digital transformation? Are developers ready to build the digital workplace of tomorrow? Can apps replace real estate professionals? These are just some of the most interesting questions that will be answered at Property Technology Forum Europe 2018.



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New leases

  • BearingPoint has relocated its Bucharest office to Vastint’s Timpuri Noi Square, in a deal brokered by Griffes.
  • Lagardère Travel Retail has renewed its 2,300 sqm office lease for its HQ at the Bucharest-based Globalworth Campus, in a deal brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
  • Jack & Jones has leased 310 sqm for a new store at Promenada Sibiu, owned by NEPI Rockcastle.

New appointments

  • Michał Kochanowski-Laren has joined Avison Young Poland’s Technical Advisory and Project Management team as Project Manager. In his new role, he is responsible for delivering a variety of consultancy projects across all segments of the commercial real estate market in Poland. Kochanowski-Laren is an electrical engineer and a graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology.
  • Colliers Hungary has appointed Balint Laszlo as Director and Head of Design & Build. Laszlo brings over a decade of expertise in technical project management and fit-out execution, with a specific focus on the office and industrial sectors. He previously served as Head of Fit Out at Futureal Group, where he managed project execution, technical delivery, and cross-functional collaboration. His professional background also includes site management and commercial leadership roles.
  • NEPI Rockcastle has nominated Zelda Roscherr as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Roscherr will stand for election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2026. André van der Veer, currently an Independent Non-Executive Director, will retire at the conclusion of the AGM and will not seek re-election.


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