Connecting investors, developers and industry experts

• Why branded residences are gaining ground, affordable luxury.
• Reliability of global brands, growth and appreciation.
• RAK’s competitive edge in waterfront and eco-living communities.

• Role of REITs and SPACs.
• Building long-term capital partnerships.
• ESG and Ethical Investing: Fad or Good Financial Policy?
• Case studies and examples.

Moderator:

Steve Bramley Jackson, Global Head of Real Estate Research, HSBC

Panellists:

Tanvir Shah, MD Partnerships Advisory UAE, Investment Committee member Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund, Ministry of Financ

Short elevator pitches from five chosen developers

• Transition from smart cities to climate smart cities.
• How is the UAE and wider region incorporating resilience.
• Investing in blue and green infrastructure.
• Miami case study: The case for investing in climate resilience.

Panellists:

Farah Naz, Sustainability Lead, AECOM 

• Sustainability ROI in 2025
• Green financing for sustainable projects
• Energy efficiency in urban developments
• Role of green certifications in attracting investors

• Traditional architecture makes a return in urban design
• Governments recognising social value of public spaces
• Al Hamra Heritage Village restoration case study

Panellists:

Sandra Woodall, Design Principal, tangram MENA

Christine Espenosa-Erlanda, Director, GAJ

Najla Al Dah, Head of Design, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)

Marcos Rosello, Founding Director, All Design

• AI as building blocks for new cities.
• Competitive value proposition of AI.
• Role of AI in investor purchasing decisions.
• Impact across asset classes.

Moderator:

Sylvia Eldawi, Founder, Propologi

Panellists:

Lynnette Sacchetto, ‘Data Queen of Dubai’, PropTech Strategist 

Ranime El Skaff, Founder, Prop AI

• Basic intel on evolving crypto landscape.
• Emergence of crypto in global real estate transactions (streamlined, rapid, borderless payment model).
• Regional view. 

• Benefits of diversifying across asset classes: retail, office space, logistics and warehousing
• Five years on from the pandemic, where do office and retail stand?
• Growing office space shortage.
• Identifying recession-resilient investment opportunities.

Panellists:

Feda Alswitat, Head of Real Estate, Adidas