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SEE Property Forum 2024 – Thought leaders on the future of the real estate sector

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The SEE Property Forum 2024 in Bucharest featured over 50 expert speakers, including top investors, CEOs, and economists. The topics discussed covered the 2025 economic outlook, real estate financing, investment trends in logistics and residential markets, and sustainability in property development. Gold Sponsor: B+N Integrated Facility Services.

The SEE Property Forum 2024, Romania’s leading real estate event, brought together top professionals to share their thoughts on real estate financing and investment trends, sustainability and the future economic outlook of the region.

The speakers included – among many – Péter Ákos Bod, former President of the Hungarian National Bank; Hubert Abt, CEO of New Work & workcloud24; and Romulus Andrei, Director at Banca Transilvania. Additionally, key figures like Leonidas Anastasopoulos of Alesonor, Philippe Besadoux of Tom Tailor, and Csaba Bálint from the National Bank of Romania participated.

Opportunities and challenges of the sector

The Forum covered a wide range of topics. Presentations and panels included an economic forecast for the region, practical applications of AI technology in real estate, evolving strategies for retail property investments, and the future design and function of office spaces. Panels also explored sustainable development, marketing innovations, and investor expectationsamid shifting market conditions.

Cautious optimism

The SEE Property Forum 2024 highlighted the critical role of technology, especially AI, in transforming real estate operations and marketing. Experts agreed that sustainability and green initiatives are increasingly driving investment strategies, focusing on reducing carbon footprints. Speakers also emphasized the need for adaptive retail and office strategies to stay relevant.

The economic outlook for 2025 revealed a mix of cautious optimism and preparation for volatility, while the residential market spotlighted new opportunities for growth and urban renewal in Romania.

Professionals attending and supporting the event

Those who attended the event in Bucharest could meet a wide range of corporate sponsors, including:

Award Sponsor: Dentons, LH Investment
Gold Sponsors: B+N Integrated Facility Services, io Partners, CTP, WDP, HAGAG Development, CPI Group, Kaufland, Rentguard, and others
Silver Sponsors: Banca Transilvania, Fortim, AFI Europe, Globalworth, and Vastint, among others
Exhibition Partners: Bog’art, Bellemonde
Carbon Offsetting Partner: Pact Capital

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