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EVENT PREVIEW | MIPIM

THE URBAN WORLD

Over 26,000 participants from all sectors of the international property industry will
soon gather in Cannes for the 30th edition of MIPIM, the premier real estate event,

where attendees will convene for four days of networking, learning and transaction
through premium events, conferences and dedicated exhibition zones.

MIPIM Innovation Forum - The MIPIM Innovation Forum Additionally, they will discuss how disruptive technologies such
explores the most innovative solutions and practices designed as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and big data optimise real
to increase the value of property assets, it will and feature a estate management and profitability in the digital era.
dedicated programme of conferences and case studies.
The 30th edition of MIPIM will feature a leading programme YOUNG LEADERS SUMMIT TO FOCUS ON
of over 100 conference sessions providing expert insight into TRANSITIONING ECONOMY
key sectors and property hotspots. For the first time, MIPIM will feature a Young Leaders
Summit focused on millennials and their impact on the real
BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH REAL ESTATE estate industry today and in the future. In the real estate
This special edition of MIPIM will highlight global and industry, millennials are today’s end-users and tomorrow’s
societal topics impacting the real estate industry. The central decision-makers. The Young Leaders Summit will analyse
his landmark edition of MIPIM will be held on theme will be explored by focusing on future economic the modern sharing economy and its focus on connections
March 12-15 at the Palais des Festivals and have growth, community cohesion and sustainability. Revenue and new methods of investing in addition to greater
the central theme of “Engaging the Future”, and streams in the real estate industry are rapidly evolving within environmental awareness.
Twill focus on envisioning the next 30 years of the the digital era. As a result, companies and investors are
real estate industry with an emphasis of sustainability. changing their approaches to real estate as an investment “We are excited to be celebrating the 30th anniversary of
Every year, MIPIM gathers the most influential players from all and product service. At MIPIM 2019, panelists will seek to MIPIM at this year’s conference,” said Ronan Vaspart, Director
sectors of the international property industry for a four-day answer key questions such as “What are the best strategies of MIPIM. “This year’s theme will look at the next 30 years of
event of networking, learning and insightful discussion through for long-term benefits?”, “What are the best strategies to real estate and how the industry can contribute to creating
various conferences and exhibitions. MIPIM 2019 is expected ensure optimal quality of life?” and “What practices are the a technologically advanced, sustainable and innovative future.
to be attended by more than 5,400 investors. most environmentally responsible and how can we utilise We look forward to hosting the world’s leading experts
With 21,500sq m exhibition space, MIPIM is the premier real existing resources optimally?” from an array of sectors to explore this important topic. The
estate event expo to discover opportunities and meet key real estate sector is in the midst of a technological revolution.
international stakeholders. CREATING A SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE Catalysts of this transition include shifting demographics,
Property projects, top-tier business services and innova- INDUSTRY climate change and advanced technology. The value of a
tive solutions from around the globe will be presented in Environmental sustainability will be a key theme at MIPIM building now lies in its purpose, not its physical construction.
MIPIM’s exhibition area. Within the expo will be the following 2019. High energy prices, climate change and new govern- MIPIM 2019 will inspire attendees
exhibition spaces: ment regulations are actively changing traditional industry to challenge their understanding FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO
Hospitality & Tourism – Attendees can connect with platforms and practices. Panelists will analyse how the real of the future of the real estate BOOK YOUR PLACE AT MIPIM 2019,
hospitality and property industry professionals in MI- estate industry is being transformed by these factors and sector through countless insightful VISIT: www.mipim.com
PIM’s dedicated Hospitality & Tourism area, identify new discuss strategic ways to adapt and invest moving forward. discussions and presentations.”
projects and hotel development opportunities, and promote
tourist locations and infrastructure. MIPIM offers the largest
and most diverse source of capital worldwide for hotel and
tourism development.
Healthcare - MIPIM Healthcare is a dedicated exhibition,
networking and conference platform gathering all the key
players of the medical and healthcare property sector.

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