MIPIM 2022 – Day 1 top events and highlights

15 March 2022

Today’s highlights include:

President François Hollande – Opening Keynote
When: 15:00-16:00
Where: Grand Auditorium (Palais 1)
François Hollande, former President French President, will share with the real estate industry his beliefs and positions regarding the big issues our society is facing with the climate change as well as the economic and social issues.
Speakers:
• François Hollande, Former President of the French Republic
• Nicolas Ledoux, CEO, Arcadis
• Emilie Palanque, CEO, Leon Grosse Immobilier
• Asma Sumputh, Journalist and EMCEE

Focus on Asia: Asian Smart City Initiatives- Japan with Singapore
When: 11:30-12:15
Where: Agora Room (Palais 3)
The Asian market is an important business target today. This session will present Japan’s urban planning and real estate investment opportunity, and unveil Singapore’s city development, focusing on the advantages of the Smart City innovative trend.
Speakers:
• Shinichi Goto, Director, General Affairs Division, City Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
• Leonard Meyer zu Brickwedde, President & CEO, Kensho Investment Corporation
• Kazuya Sawamoto, Director & CEO, Daiwa House Europe B.V.
• Yap Chin Siang, Deputy Chief Executive , Singapore Tourism Board

Central Eastern Europe Focus
When: 13:30-15:00
Where: Workshop Room (Palais 3)
Aimed at global and regional investors and local authorities and developers with appetite for Central Eastern Europe, this interactive round-seating session will discuss the latest trends, opportunities, strategies and partnerships in the region.
Moderator:
• Timothy Moonen, Co-Founder, The Business of Cities
Speakers:
• Marie Baláčová, Head of Data & Analytics, CEE, Cushman & Wakefield
• Anna Duchnowska, MBA, MRICS Managing Director – Investment Management, Europe, Invesco Real Estate
• Robert Heffner, Advisor to the CEO, Mergers & Acquisitions, HIPA / Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency
• Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska office development in CEE
• Arkadiusz Rudzki, Executive Vice President Leasing & Sales, Skanska
• Mārtiņš Staķis, Mayor of Riga, Riga City Council
• Remigijus Šimašius, Mayor, City of Vilnius
• Dávid Vitézy, CEO at Budapest Development Agency

PROPEL – Paving the way for tomorrow’s challenges: innovation in large corporates
When: 15:00-15:45
Where: Propel Station (Palais -1)
Dive into the test-and-learn mindset of Innovation managers who managed to make their organization move towards Climate Tech, Future of Work and smart cities challenges among others.
Speakers:
• Olivier Durix, New Activities Managing Director, Bouygues Immobilier
• Grigor Hadjiev, Head of Product & Development for West Europe, Allianz Real Estate
• Robbert Heekelaar VP, Architecture & Emerging technologies, Prologis
• Dr Manuel Käsbauer, Chief Technology & Innovation officer, Patrizia AG
• Sophie Rosso, Deputy Head, REDMAN
• Paul Unger, Editor, PlaceTech

The office uprising: Innovating to bounce back – part one
When: 16:30-17:15
Where: Workshop Room (Palais 3)
The pandemic has been a powerful driver of change which has radically transformed the way people work. In the first of two sessions, speakers will debate the implications of the hybrid work revolution and consider the future of the office.
Interviewer:
• Larissa Lapschies, Managing Director, Immobilienjunioren
Speakers:
• Bradley Baker, Chief Executive, CO—RE
• Tugra Gonden, Managing Partner, Cushman & Wakefield
• Beverley Kilbride, Head of Transactions & Asset Management Europe, LaSalle Investment Management
• Tim Oldman, Founder & CEO, Leesman

MIPIM Welcome Reception
When: 19.30
Where: Vieux Port

Photo: MIPIM 2022 will host Propel Station to showcase the latest technology and innovation in real estate

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