08.00-09.00

Registration and breakfast


09.00-09.10

Chairman's welcome and introduction


09.10-09.30

The state of real estate in Europe and beyond

EMEA Market overview


09.30-10.20

Market developments, regulation, tax, technology: What keeps RE asset managers up at night?

An overview of what real estate experts consider game changers and hot topics. How do they prepare and adapt? How ensure stability in a changing environment?

  • Sébastien Herzog

    Sébastien Herzog Global CFO, COO and Corporate Secretary, Real Assets AXA Investment Managers


10.20-10.50

Coffee break


10.50-11.35

Responsible decision-making: coupling sustainability and profitability

ESG is on the rise. ‘Green’, social and governance criteria increasingly influence strategy, investment decisions, reporting and marketing. How are asset managers integrating ESG in their internal processes? What are clients asking for? And what about profitability in this new paradigm?

  • David Hirst

    David Hirst Head of Operations Real Estate UK, Executive Director UBS

  • Brian McMahon

    Brian McMahon Managing Director - Global Head of Alternative Sales, Asset Servicing BNY Mellon


11.35-12.25

It's all about the investor

Capital raising, structuring, distribution – how to reach and please the investor


12.25-12.30

Chairperson's closing remarks


12.30-14.00

Lunch in the exhibition area kindly sponsored by:


14.00-14.10

Chairperson's introduction & Presentation of the REIF Study


14.10-14.30

Out of the Box presentation

Outcome of the Luxembourg Elections: what now?


14.30-14..50

The future of buildings

Climate resilience considerations and long-term sustainability of buildings in a changing climate, the role of natural capital solutions and impacts of the circular economy as we move towards low-carbon and climate resilient urban environments

  • Nancy Saich

    Nancy Saich Chief Climate Change Expert/Senior Technical Adviser in climate and environment European Investment Bank


14.50-15.30

Every pot has its lid - solutions for product developers

Specialising in property types: aged care facilities, student housing, residential property, co-working spaces, etc

  • Dr. Pamela Hoerr

    Dr. Pamela Hoerr Managing Director PATRIZIA Real Estate Investment Management S.à r.l.


15.30-16.00

Coffee break


16.00-16.45

Build, buy or borrow-Which operating model is the key to success over the next 10 years?

Which operating model is going to unlock the doors to a successful future?
Is your operating model robust enough to manage the transformation the RE industry is facing?
Hear different views on the market from various players.

  • Kamal Ikherrazen

    Kamal Ikherrazen Vice president – Head of Operations Wafra Capital Partners Luxembourg


16.45-17.15

PropTech, the new kid on the block

Blockchain, tokenisation, crypto: rethinking property ownership

  • Ian Thomas

    Ian Thomas Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer Lendinvest


17.15-17.45

Substance and oversight: moving targets requiring undivided attention

Interview Marco Zwick on CSSF 18/697 and 18/698.
Role and responsibility of governing bodies are evolving, management companies are bustling, while delegation and oversight remain centre stage

  • Marco Zwick

    Marco Zwick Director Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)


17.45-17.50

Chairperson's wrap-up and closing remarks