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There have always been cycles and we’re now in the process of entering another. That’s nothing new. What’s new this time is the convergence of uncertainties, which some have gone so far as to call confusion. Uncertainty was not unknown and has included concerns about macroeconomic issues (e.g., interest rates, inflation, growth), but other quandaries have now reared their heads for the first time: artificial intelligence, which some actually consider a threat to humanity, the restructuring of operational networks to prioritize flexibility and security, housing affordability challenges throughout the West, demographics, including migration, and the vulnerability of traditional social structures. Many others also come to mind.
We cannot redesign the past or search for patterns that will apply to tomorrow. We’ll have to redefine strategies, align the talent we need, increase flexibility, secure the required resources and challenge established approaches. The only way to succeed in the future is to create it, at least within your company. The Industry Meeting will provide a framework for analyzing these transformations from complementary perspectives in a space for calm reflection that allows us to scrutinize the future with better chances of accurately identifying feasible scenarios.
| 08:30-09:00 | Registration and Welcome |
| 09:00-09:15 | Opening Remarks
• Santiago Aguirre, President, Savills España |
| 09:15-09:45 | Macroeconomic Outlook for Real Estate
Changes in interest rates, inflation and economic growth shape investment and financing decisions in real estate. This session will provide an overview of the macroeconomic environment and its potential implications for demand, valuations and new developments. • Luis de Guindos, Distinguished Fellow, IESE Business School |
| 09:45-10:30 | Access to Housing: A Major Social Concern
Access to housing is at the heart of public debate. Representatives from government and the industry will examine the factors constraining supply, the challenges of meeting diverse housing needs, and measures that could support the development of affordable housing. • José María García Gómez, Deputy Regional Minister of Housing, Transportation and Infrastructure, Community of Madrid Moderator: Prof. José Luis Suárez, IESE Business School |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee-Break |
| 11:00-11:30 | Build, Renovate, Innovate: The European Housing Agenda
The need to expand and improve the housing stock presents common challenges across Europe. This session will explore how investment, financing and collaboration between public institutions and businesses can help drive new housing development, renovation and innovation. • Peter Denton, Founder, McGregor Advisory; Former CEO, Homes England Moderator: Prof. José Luis Suárez, IESE Business School |
| 11:30-12:15 | Scaling Up Housing: Institutional Frameworks, Industrialisation and Renovation
Increasing housing supply requires addressing development timelines, construction capacity and the existing housing stock. The panel will discuss which changes to institutional frameworks could facilitate new projects, what industrialised construction can contribute, and how renovation can become an effective means of expanding and improving housing supply. • Eduard Mendiluce, CEO, Anticipa and Aliseda Moderator: Belén Dávila, Head of International Clients & RICS, Accumin |
| 12:20-13:20 | Workshops
Participants attending on campus will be divided into two groups to discuss different topics from the programme. When registering, you may indicate your preferred workshop or choose not to participate. Groups will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to capacity, to encourage active participation. The topics are: Workshop 1. The Impact of Climate Risks on Real Estate: Second Homes, Hotels and Rural Properties Climate risks affect real estate assets differently depending on their location and use. Drawing on examples from second homes, hotels and rural properties, participants will discuss how to incorporate these risks into development, investment and management decisions, and which adaptation measures can protect asset values. • Ángeles Serna, President, TM Grupo Inmobiliario Moderator: Prof. José Luis Suárez, IESE Business School Workshop 2. Repurposing Real Estate Assets: When Does Transformation Create Value? Shifts in demand create opportunities to find new uses for existing buildings and spaces. This workshop will examine the conditions that make repurposing viable and how to assess its costs, risks and potential relative to alternative investments. • Mª del Mar Santana, Head of Real Estate and Property Development Business, CaixaBank Moderator: Prof. Carles Vergara, IESE Business School |
| 13:30-14:30 | Standing Lunch Reception |
| 14:40-15:10 | Research on the Impact of Data Centres and Their Financing on Local Economies: Who Benefits, Who Pays, and What Is Crowded Out by the Race for Land, Megawatts and Capital?
The growth of data centres is intensifying competition for land, electricity capacity and financing. This session will present research on their effects on local economies, focusing on the benefits they generate, the costs they entail, and the activities or investments they may displace. Moderator: Prof. Carles Vergara, IESE Business School |
| 15:10-15:55 | Building the Infrastructure for AI
The panel will explore the opportunities and challenges of data centres from the perspectives of real estate, investors and users. It will consider how artificial intelligence is transforming demand for digital infrastructure, what conditions make development viable, and which technological, energy and security risks must be anticipated. • Joaquín Castellví, Co‑Founder, Group CIO, Stoneweg Moderator: Prof. Carles Vergara, IESE Business School |
| 16:00-16:30 | Fewer Stores, Better Spaces: Retail from the Owner’s and Operator’s Perspectives
Changing consumer habits are prompting a reassessment of the size, location and role of retail premises. This conversation will explore how owners and operators decide where to invest, what features they seek in commercial spaces, and how a more selective store network can create value. • Roberto Cibeira, CEO, Pontegadea, and Board Member, Inditex (TBC) Moderator: Prof. José Luis Suárez, IESE Business School |
| 16:30-17:15 | Commercial Real Estate: Where Are We in the Cycle? Risks and Opportunities
Hotels, logistics and offices face different demand and financing dynamics. Representatives of these segments will assess where each market stands in the cycle, which risks weigh on current decisions, and where they see opportunities for investment and growth. • Sabina Fluxà, Vice-Chairman & CEO, Iberostar Group (TBC) Moderator: Prof. José Luis Suárez, IESE Business School |
| 17:15-18:00 | Finance Panel: Investment Profiles in a Changing Market Cycle
Changes in financing costs and asset expectations are reshaping real estate investment strategies. The panel will bring together perspectives from investment, asset management and economic analysis to discuss which risk profiles are most attractive, how opportunities are being valued, and what conditions could revive transaction activity. • Javier Faus, President and CEO, Meridia Moderator: Susana Rodríguez, Chief Commercial Officer, Savills España |
| 18:00 | Closing Remarks
• Prof. José Luis Suárez, Co-Director Académico del Encuentro, IESE Business School |
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