Edouard Philippe Keynote
When: 15:15-16:15
Where: Hi 5 Studio
Using Le Havre example, as its current Mayor and as former Prime Minister of the French Republic, Edouard Philippe will share his vision of what the city of tomorrow should be, and of the role of political leaders in this transformation.
Speakers:
• Edouard Philippe
• Meka Brunel, CEO, Gecina
• Asha Sumputh, Journalist and EMCEE
• François Trausch, CEO, Allianz Real Estate
Real estate much more than an asset: prime real estate, location or features?
When: 10:00-10:45
Where: Agora Room (Palais 3)
This panel looks at investment opportunities and defining characteristic of a real asset. What are the value-generating physical assets favoured in a post-covid world, prime markets to watch for and the compelling assets of the future?
Moderator:
• Courtney Fingar, Editor-in-chief, Investment Monitor
Speakers:
• Ben Bannatyne, President, Prologis Europe
• Lucas Fiuzza, Business Director, Apex-Brasil
• Marielle Seegmuller, Operations Director, Covivio
• Megan Walters, Global Head of Research, Allianz Real Estate
Green is the new black: ESG principles driving RE investment
When: 11:30-12.15
Where: Agora (Palais 3)
Sustainability and ESG are at the top of the agenda for the real estate industry. Join industry leaders who will address the best way to embed ESG criteria into decision-making process, ways in which an ESG impact different asset class and enhance investment value, and the role of data.
Moderator:
• Clare Thomas, Partner, CMS
Speakers:
• Abigail Dean, Global Head of Strategic Insights, Nuveen Real Estate
• Guy Grainger, Global Head of Sustainability Services & ESG, JLL
• Donato Saponara, Head of Transactions West Europe & Country Head of Italy, Allianz Real Estate
• Sara Jane Viereck, VP ESG Europe, Prologis
The future of UK cities: the role of innovation and devolution in attracting investment and powering a high-growth economy
When: 14.30-15.30
Where: UK Pavilion
Panellists representing local government and city networks throughout the UK will gather to discuss the key role of urban areas in ‘building back better’.
Moderator:
• James Riding, Policy Reporter, React News
Speakers:
• Joanne Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool City Council
• Cllr Brigid Jones, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council
• Cllr John Merry CBE, Leader of Salford City Council / Chair of Key Cities
• Cllr Philip Broadhead, Deputy Leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council / Deputy Chair of Key Cities.
Leading Urban Transformation in Post-Pandemic Times
When: 16:00-17:30
Where: Salon Croisette, Palais des Cannes
The world is experiencing a process of transformation and cities are no exception, the pandemic interrupted the urban core, raising challenges such as climate change and affordable housing which determine the strategies to create sustainable, inclusive, resilient, and equitable cities.
Speakers:
• Rui Moreira, Mayor of Porto
• Carlos Moedas, Mayor of Lisbon.
Nordic Investment Focus
When: 17:30-19:00
Where: Verrière Grand Auditorium (Palais 1)
This open to all event – designed for political leaders, and global and regional investors – will debate the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the diverse marketplaces of Scandinavia, Finland and Iceland.
Speakers:
• Anni Sinnemäki, Deputy Mayor, City of Helsinki
• Brynjolfur Baldursson, CEO of Eldborg Capital
• Jussi Niemistö, Head of Research | CEFA, CBRE
• Staffan Ingvarsson, CEO, Stockholm Business Region, Sweden
• Henrik Hougaard, Relationship Manager, The Nordic Ecolabel Swan.
