🌟 Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the ULI Greece and Cyprus Summer Networking Drinks at the beautiful Balthazar Bar. The evening was a resounding success, with a great turnout from both members and non-members. 🍸 The bar provided the perfect setting, and the warm atmosphere facilitated engaging conversations and the exchange of innovative ideas. 📸 Here are a couple of snapshots from the event. We look forward to more such opportunities to connect and collaborate with our incredible community.
ULI Greece & Cyprus
Non-profit Organizations
ULI, the Urban Land Institute, is a nonprofit research and education organisation supported by its members.
About us
The Urban Land Institute is a global non-profit education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the Institute has over 40,000 members around the world representing all aspects of land use and development disciplines.
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https://greece.uli.org
External link for ULI Greece & Cyprus
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- 201-500 employees
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- Athens
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Are your business challenges navigating the complexity of measuring and reporting on carbon, regulations, and legislations? Join senior leaders at the C Change Summit in Barcelona on October 17 where we will tackle industry challenges surrounding decarbonisation. You will leave with actionable insights for your organisation to make transformative change. Help shape the industry today by signing up: https://lnkd.in/enHaffQb
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We are delighted to welcome the new Chair of ULI Europe; Anne Kavanagh, the former CEO of residential and mixed-use developer Telford Homes, (a Trammell Crow Company Developer) one of London's leading sustainable developers. Anne is a passionate advocate for sustainability and diversity, with a strong commitment to driving positive change and supporting innovative new ideas. We look forward to Anne joining to align her vision with our mission priorities and lead during a key period of change for the sector; her wealth of experience will be welcomed to drive collaboration and enable action throughout our ULI membership and across the wider industry. Thank you to Lars Huber CEO of Hines Europe, for his two-year term as Chair of ULI Europe and his significant contributions to taking ULI Europe forward. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etCQSXDw
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This year's Europe Conference brought significant insights and urgent takeaways from the challenging conditions we are currently facing in the pan-European real estate industry. The event gathered 800+ real estate professionals to provide insightful discussions on #macroeconomics, #geopolitics, #ESG, #leadership and much more. Our excellent Conference Moderator Prof Greg Clark CBE FAcSS provided his 10 key reflections from the conference, highlighting Europe-wide questions about economic recovery, leadership in the face of a crisis, and the changing face of our urban spaces. Read Greg’s blog: https://lnkd.in/e5-vz4Re
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🌞 Join Us for Summer Networking Drinks at Balthazar Bar! 🌟 We’re excited to invite you to our Summer Networking Drinks event! 🎉 On Wednesday, 3 July from 19.30 at Balthazar Bar, Athens. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, make new friends, and enjoy some refreshing drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, catch up with old colleagues, or just unwind after a busy day, this event is perfect for you. Guests can learn about the Young Leaders Group, our Product Councils, our programme for the upcoming year and will be able to meet our new Young Leader Chair, Thrasos Kipourgos. Don't miss out on this chance to kick off the summer with some fun and meaningful connections! Note: Registration is free for everyone however, you will be required to cover your own expenses. Register now to secure your spot and feel free to bring a colleague or friend along. We can’t wait to see you there! 👉👉Register here: https://lnkd.in/dBDubbYx
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We are delighted to welcome Thrasos Kipourgos, an Executive and Advisor, as the new Chair of the Young Leaders Group of ULI Greece & Cyprus, and as a new member of the Executive Committee. Thrasos is appointed as Chair of the ULI Greece & Cyprus Young Leaders Group for his continuous commitment to the organisation and his passion and expertise for the real estate sector. He has been active in real estate investments and advisory in London and Athens for almost a decade. He has real estate professional experience ranging from engineering and construction to government policy and finance. He has been developing a sectoral expertise in hotel and residential real estate including student accomodation and single family rentals. Thrasos has been more recently involved in the founding of the prop-tech company, Protio. Thrasos holds an MEng in Civil Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from INSEAD. 👉👉 Save the date for our upcoming Νetworking Εvent, where you will have the chance to meet Thrasos in person on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. More information will be announced soon!
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Last week the industry united at the Europe Conference 2024 - an extraordinary opportunity for the industry to connect, learn and build together, inspired by the innovative and progressive developments of our host city - Milan. A big thank you to all of the speakers and attendees who made the event possible! From #geopolitics to proptech, #macroeconomics and more, our speakers united in bringing pan-European perspectives to our stage. Together, we helped to shape a clear direction of where European real estate stands today and how to tackle what comes next. See you next year for Europe Conference 2025, #London, UK 🏢 #EC24
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📢 Highlight from Our Recent #ULIGreeceCyprusConference2024 📢 We had an insightful session at the ULI Greece & Cyprus Annual Conference, led by Thibault Weston Smith, co-founder of Crayon Partners. The past decade has seen significant transformations in real estate, driven by urbanization, sustainability, digitization, and increased compliance. Notably, urbanization will add 1.9 billion people by 2050, while sustainability efforts focus on retrofitting and energy efficiency. Digitization has resulted in high smartphone penetration, and demographic shifts are marked by an aging population. The number of real estate sectors has expanded from 8 to 27, reflecting diverse housing needs and growing investor interest, particularly in the "Living" sector. This sector, with rental products at its core, has seen increased focus from investors, alongside other top sectors like industrial, office, retail, and hospitality. Innovation through PropTech is redefining the real estate landscape, with Europe hosting over 9,000 PropTech startups. The PropTech VC market raised €3bn last year, creating significant opportunities in PropCo funding and technology efficiency, potentially boosting NOI by 12-24%. Thibault Weston Smith also highlighted the emerging "rent-to-own" model, a hybrid between renting and homeownership. This model allows individuals to enter a rental agreement with the option to purchase their home at the end of the contract, addressing the affordability challenges faced by younger generations in Europe. By paying above-market rent, tenants gain the future option to buy, bridging the gap between rental and ownership. This concept is particularly relevant in urban centers like Athens, where younger populations are often priced out of homeownership. As global trends shape local markets, this innovative solution offers a pathway to homeownership while alleviating affordability issues. The future of real estate looks bright, driven by innovation, sustainability, and new investment models. Let's embrace these changes and build a better future together! 🌟 Stay tuned as the video clip of the conference is launching soon!
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Just 4 days to go before one of the largest real estate conferences in Europe, bringing together 800+ professionals and 30+ speakers to create a collective vision of the future of the industry in #Milan, June 10-13. Connect with 25+ sectors to address critical challenges in the built environment, from the urgent need to decarbonise to upcoming regulatory shifts ✍ Keynote speakers including the former President of the European Commission, the Global Chief Economist at HSBC and the Mayor of Milan, who will cover macroeconomics, geopolitics and much more. See the full programme here: https://lnkd.in/dECUYYVx
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📢 Highlight from Our Recent #ULIGreeceCyprusConference2024 📢 Eri Mitsostergiou from Foresight Real Estate Experts moderated a very insightful session with Konstantinos Sotiropoulos from Greystar and Pavlos Gennimatas from Hines on ‘Capital Markets: Investing in New Housing’. ✨ Key Takeaways: Urbanisation, increased demand for rental properties, and the need for improved housing and services are driving the growth of the build-to-rent sector in Europe. This sector caters to various demographic groups, including students, seniors, and families, driven by both lifestyle choices and affordability challenges. Professional developers are addressing this demand by offering products tailored to residents' needs, featuring amenities and being operated professionally. This approach enhances residents' quality of life and creates value for investors through stable income streams and high occupancy rates. By closely collaborating with public sector entities and planning authorities, specialized developers aim to address the housing supply issue. Working with communities and local stakeholders, they strive to achieve a positive social impact, contributing to broader housing solutions. 🌟 Stay tuned as we share more insights and key takeaways from our conference sessions daily!
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