The PropertyEU team will be out in force this week at Provada, the annual Dutch real estate fair in Amsterdam, as the host of an international programme together with our European partners ULI, RICS and ICSC.
If you are at Provada, join us at our International Business Lounge in Hall 11, stand 58 and take part in the panel discussions moderated by Publisher Richard Betts and Editor-in-Chief Judi Seebus.
The topics on the agenda range from e-commerce and the logistics of the future, the future of retail and alternative real estate investment opportunities such as student housing and car parks.
One of the panel discussions focuses on smart cities and how pension funds can help drive success in an urban environment.
Provada takes place from 7 to 9 June. Here are some of the must-attend highlights of the programme:
Tuesday 7 June
11 - 12.30 pm
Smart Cities: Creating Success
Hosted by PropertyEU with ULI, RICS, ICSC/NRW
How can rapidly evolving digital technologies support city centres to remain competitive and what impact does it have on urban governance, innovations & challenges in the city centre of London?
Keynote speakers: Jace Tyrell, CEO New West End Company
Lisette van Doorn, CEO ULI Europe
Panellists:
Robert van Ieperen - Fakton
Robert Dackus - 3W
Boris van der Gijp - Syntrus Achmea Real Estate & Finance
Robert van Iperen, Fakton
Venue: International Business Lounge, Hall 11, stand 58
4 pm - 5 pm
Meet and network
Hosted by PropertyEU with ULI, RICS, ICSC/NRW and Provada
Meet the stand partners, cities, investors and international guest at the International Business Lounge.
Venue: International Business Lounge, Hall 11, stand 58
Wednesday 8 June
11 - 12 pm
Pension Funds, Innovation & Urban Investment
Hosted by PropertyEU and ULI, in association with the IVBN
What are the key drivers and opportunities for long-term investment in European cities? How important is innovation and density in creating successful investment?
Panellists:
Dick van Hal - Bouwinvest
Didier Unglück - L'Etoille Properties
Merel Poulisse - City of Rotterdam
Lisette van Doorn - ULI Europe
Venue: International Business Lounge, Hall 11, stand 58
12 - 1 pm
Alternative Investment opportunities
PropertyEU Investment Briefing
How, why and where to invest in the growing alternative sectors such as parking, senior living, hotels and student housing?
Panellists:
Ruud Roosen - Bouwfonds Investment Management
Dirk Bakker - Colliers International
Felix Bauer - DREF
Wouter Onclin - Class of 2020
Venue: International Business Lounge, Hall 11, stand 58
1.30 - 2 pm
Investing in World Class Cities
Keynote presentation on urban development, investing, creating, transforming and revitalising.
Keynote speaker: Chis Choa Vice President AECOM
2 - 2.30 pm
Holland Metropole, a World Class opportunity
Roundtable discussion with leading investors and city leaders on the potential and requirements for the Holland Metropole to be successful: What makes the cities investment ready? How is transformation driving investment in Rotterdam and The Hague? Is residential a key driver? How can the central government support their activities in building vibrant cities and a vibrant city region, places to live and work which are also attractive for investment?
Introduction by Bob van der Zande - City of Amsterdam
Panellists:
Marleen Bosma, Bouwinvest
Eric van der Burg - City of Amsterdam
Henk Harms - City of The Hague
Eelko Korteweg - Greystar
Hans van Rossum - City of Rotterdam
Venue: International Business Lounge, Hall 11, stand 58
3.00 - 3.30 pm
Investors Question Time
Investors from both the Dutch and international markets as well as City and regional government, answer questions from leaders in real estate. And you – the audience.
What are the investment drivers and how can investors, local and national government work together to create sustainable long term investment.
Panellists:
Jaap van der Bijl - Syntrus Achmea Real Estate & Finance
Chris Choa - Vice President AECOM
Michael Walton - Rynda Properties
Marcus Cieleback - Patrizia Immobilien AG
Venue: International Business Lounge, Hall 11, stand 58
5 - 6 PM
Networking Drinks
Hosted by PropertyEU, PropertyNL, RICS and NEvAP
Also celebrating the 10th anniversary of PropertyEU and the 15th anniversary of PropertyNL
Venue: International Business Lounge, Hall 11, stand 58
Thursday 9 June
12 - 12.45 pm
The Future of Retail
Retail opportunities; with the collapse of V&D and BHS what can replace the department store? What are the next big trends and what will drive success in the future for retail.
Panellists:
Martin Eberhardt - RICS Bouwfonds Investment Management
Bart Stek - Colliers
Marije Braam - Mesken - CBRE Global Investors
Venue: International Business Lounge, Hall 11, stand 58
