Connecting European capital to global real estate
The PERE Network’s 19th annual Europe Forum 2024 helps you understand where the greatest opportunities exist across EMEA private real estate markets.
Connect with the region’s most influential institutional investors, fund and asset managers, developers, and strategic partners to scale and align your investment strategies to the essential real estate of the future.
- Build lasting relationships
- Discover investment opportunities
- Understand local trends and challenges across Europe’s leading markets
Accelerate your fundraising
Easy access and interaction with European investors allocating across a wide spectrum of real estate strategies and geographies.
Expand your investor network in Europe
Meet the right European investors and understand their preferences for allocations across the continent.
Better connections
Set up pre-event meetings and continue the conversation after the Forum with your membership to PERE Network. Gain access to 1,000+ investors and managers globally, regular monthly insights and online meetings with fellow industry leaders.
2023 Keynote speakers
A view from the corner office: Allocating capital to real estate in turbulent times
With a track record of more than 20 years in international real estate, Nathalie Palladitcheff is responsible for ensuring the growth and evolution of Ivanhoe Cambridge as its President and CEO since 2018.
She has led the $65-billion company to have a positive impact on the communities where it invests and ensures that the international portfolio is carbon neutral by 2040.
Join Nathalie in this fireside chat as she talks about investing through a period of marked price adjustment, managing assets in a period of occupational behavioural change, and adapting ESG best practices amid escalating costs.
Nathalie Palladitcheff
President & CEO
Ivanhoé Cambridge
Balancing new risks & opportunities in a changing investment landscape
As the cost of capital rises, and inflationary pressures hit the global economy, learn how you can balance new risks and opportunities in a changing investment landscape with Elisabeth.
Elisabeth’s expertise extends across a wide range of areas including capital markets, investment banking, real estate and private equity.
Elisabeth Stheeman
External member of the Financial Policy Committee
Bank of England
Meet Europe’s leading real estate network
2023 speakers include
Discussion topics that shape European markets
Download 2023 agenda to see the trends impacting European investors and markets, including:
- Anchor your real estate strategy to align with customer trends and occupier demands
- Locate risk-adjusted returns across Europe’s emerging real estate sectors
- Dissect demographics, inflation and global geo-political developments on the European real estate market
- And more …
PERE Europe is a key event to attend in my calendar and always provides excellent insight to the state of the European real estate market.
Raj Kotecha
Amro Real Estate Partners
Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.
Thought leadership, branding and networking opportunities
Be part of thought-provoking discussions with leading institutional investors, fund and asset managers, developers, advisers, and strategic partners. Sponsorship gives you:
- VIP access
- Thought-leadership opportunities
- High-profile branding
- And much more …
For exclusive sponsorship packages for 2023, contact Nick Hayes, our Global Business Development Director of Real Estate at nick.h@peimedia.com
Thanks to our 2023 sponsors
View the key conversation topics
Download 2023 agenda to see the trends shaping European investors allocation strategies and markets across the region.
Agenda
Global Investor Day - Tuesday 9th
Registration and coffee
PERE Welcome and opening remarks
The PERE editorial team share current trends and big themes in real estate and how these impact the asset class.

Presentation: Physical risk – assessing obsolescence, deterioration, and environmental risk in real estate
Conference chair: Bill Schwab, Executive Chairman, LCI Investment company

Keynote panel: The future of real estate – paradigm shift in investing strategies
· Key opportunities in global real estate markets
· Investing in inflationary and recession scenarios
· Where is capital coming from and where is it going?
Moderator: John Cole, Senior Managing Director, Head of Real Estate Debt, Cain International



Jessica Hardman
Head of European Portfolio Management / UK & Ireland Real Estate Group, DWS
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Networking coffee break
Keynote interview
A view from the corner office: Allocating capital to real estate in turbulent times
PERE Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Nathalie Palladitcheff, President and Chief Executive Officer
Ivanhoe Cambridge
Interviewer: Jonathan Brasse, Editor-in-Chief, Real Estate, PEI
Investor panel: Real estate investing opportunities and challenges in the current market environment
- How has inflation affected investors’ allocation landscape?
- Leading investor strategies in allocating to real estate
- How has the industry adapted to challenges in the new scenarios?
Moderator: Michael Zerda, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Debt and Value-Add strategies, Europe, LaSalle Investment Management

Michael Zerda
Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Debt & Value-Add Strategies, Europe, LaSalle Investment Management
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Networking lunch
Panel: EU vs US vs APAC – where are investors and managers going long?
- Which regions provide strong growth potential due to pandemic-driven exodus from expensive capital cities?
- Opportunities in core real estate in key regions
- Niche sectors that investors are diving in to get ahead of the competition
Moderator: Evelyn Lee, Editor, PERE





Stephane Jalbert
Managing Director, Head of Asia-Pacific and Europe, Real Estate, PSP Investments
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Presentation: Key factors impacting the global investment outlook
- How far the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates to bring excess demand and inflation in the US under control, and the risks this could trigger financial turmoil
- The depth and length of the recession in advanced economies, and the risk of a return to secular stagnation thereafter
- China’s broken growth model and the implications of technological decoupling and souring of trade relations with the US

Networking coffee break
Panel: Investment opportunities in real estate debt
- What keeps the debt market strong in the current environment?
- How attractive is debt as an alternative to real estate investing?
- How are rising interest rates and inflation affecting real estate debt?






Panel: Secondaries & recapitalizations – a new era for real estate
- The acceleration of GP-led recapitalization of assets amid downturns – how LPs within a fund be sure that they are getting fair value
- Main risks facing real estate secondaries investors
- What should be a GP’s key motivations when undertaking recapitalization?
Moderator: Adam Le, Senior Editor, EMEA, Private Equity Group, PEI






Networking cocktails
End of day one
Agenda
European Real Estate - Wednesday 10th
Registration and coffee
Invitation only: PERE Network Investor Exchange
Welcome and opening remarks
Keynote panel: European real estate in the global context
- Navigating inflation and interest rates – how to adapt strategies in a challenging environment?
- Identifying risks and opportunities in a constantly changing world
- Leading fund manager strategies in developed and emerging cities
Moderator: Richard Pilkington, Senior Managing Director, Head of European Real Estate, Cain International

Richard Pilkington
Senior Managing Director, Head of European Real Estate, Cain International
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Panel: Evolution of logistics in the coming decade
- What are changing needs of occupiers as the world exits the pandemic?
- Future proofing assets – how to get ahead of the constantly evolving supply chain management
- Markets that offer opportunities for investment as the sector reaches its peak
Moderator: Will Robson, Executive Director and Global Head of Real Estate Solutions Research, MSCI





Networking coffee break
Investor panel: How institutional investors view opportunities in Europe
- Investing trends and strategies in Europe
- How geopolitics is affecting investment decisions
- Sectors and markets that should not be missed
Moderator: Charlotte D’Souza, EMEA Editor, PERE





Presentation: Exploring complexities of the European real estate market

Networking lunch
Presentation: Private real estate in numbers

Panel: Future of offices 3.0 – the next generation of working space
- The work-from-home phenomenon and the impact of remote working to designing new office spaces
- What are changing needs of occupiers as the world exits the pandemic?
Moderator: Robert Wolstenholme, Founding Partner, Trilogy Real Estate
Networking coffee break
Panel: Residential investment in the UK and Europe
- How do investors view the European market in the current economic environment?
- Offsetting inflation loss with strong rent growth potential in multifamily assets
- Opportunities in affordable housing in the region
Moderator: Ami Kotecha, Co-Founder and Group President, AMRO Partners





Panel: Getting ahead of the game – demand and fundamentals in new economy real estate
- What is the outlook of the hospitality sector in the next 5 years?
- Scaling the next phase for growth in data centres and life sciences – is it too late to break into these sectors?
- Spotlight on investing in healthcare assets
Moderator: Susan Freeman, Partner, Mischon de Reya







End of day two
Agenda
ESG and Sustainability - Thursday 11th
Registration and coffee
Invitation only: PERE Network Women in Real Estate breakfast briefing
Welcome and opening remarks
Panel: In high demand – ESG strategies from investors and managers
- Turning net-zero commitments into reality and delivering returns
- How can managers be more successful in implementing ESG strategies?
- Encouraging operating partners to drive sustainability in portfolio companies
Moderator: Robert Goldsmith, Director, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan



Claire McIntyre
Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs, Oxford Properties Group
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Keynote fireside chat
Elisabeth Stheeman, External Member of the Financial Policy Committee
Bank of England
In this interview, Ms. Stheeman will discuss financial stability risks in the investment landscape, delve into the net-zero initiative and provide insights on the progress of diversity, equity and inclusion in the real estate industry.
Networking coffee break
Panel: Diversity, equity and inclusion – raising the game in real estate
- Structuring company policies to ensure DEI goals are met
- How does improved diversity in gender and race impact investment decisions?
- The importance of changing the work culture in enabling firms to recruit and retain top talent
Moderator: Ghada Sousou, CEO, Sousou Partners
Panel: Moving the needle on social impact investing
- Opportunities for social impact investing in real estate
- Creating an affordable housing investment strategy – what are the main considerations when launching an impact offering?
- Applying wellness to real estate assets – to what extent does it add premium to rents?
Moderator: Eime Tobari, Social Value Director, Avison Young






Networking lunch
Panel: Tackling sustainability in real estate
- Why net-zero positioning should be on every asset owner’s radar
- Decarbonization of the built environment – ambitions and actions
- Strategic repositioning – how managers are future-proofing their portfolio
Moderator: Philippa Gill, Director, EVORA Global



Christine Fritz
Executive Director, Co-Portfolio Manager, European Core Strategy, PGIM Real Estate
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Presentation: The road to net-zero – a dynamic approach to a low-carbon future

Networking coffee break
Panel: Creating the greenest buildings across sectors
- Defining the “new core real estate” and why investing in green buildings is the new frontier
- The challenges of adopting sustainable construction methods in buildings
- Eco-friendly architecture – the importance of sustainable design
Moderator: Pauline Bottema-Sanders, General Counsel and Company Secretary, Edge





Presentation: Dwellbeing: The future of our built environment

Panel: Regulatory game-changers – exploring the winding road to net-zero
- Misconceptions about reporting under SFDR and new sustainability regulations to be aware of
- Disclosure obligations – how to mitigate the risk of greenwashing
- Is there a need for a push toward enhanced regulation across the board to deal with transparency and sustainability claims?
Moderator: Charlotte D’Souza, EMEA Editor, PERE





End of conference
2023 Speakers included

Bertrand Absolut
Manager, Sustainable Investment - Europe, Ivanhoé Cambridge

Alberto Agazzi
Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Generali Real Estate SGR

Andrew C. Angeli
Global Head of Real Estate Research & Strategy, Zurich Insurance

Kristina Arsenievich
Director, Real Estate ESG Europe, Barings European Real Estate

Lars Axelsson
Head of Logistics (Evolv), Slättö

Yolande Barnes
Professor of Real Estate, University College London (UCL)

Roger Baumann
COO & Head Product Development Global Real Estate, Zurich Insurance

Stéphanie Bensimon
Head of Real Estate, Ardian

James Boadle
Senior Vice President, Europe, Oxford Properties

Pauline Bottema-Sanders
General Counsel and Company Secretary, Edge

Marc-Antoine Bouyer
Co-Head of Carlyle Europe Realty, Carlyle

Claire Bradbury
Associate Director, Carbon Intelligence part of Accenture

Jonathan Brasse
Editor-in-Chief, Real Estate, PEI Group

Tony Brown
Global Head of Real Estate, M&G

Sue Brown
Managing Director, Real Estate Balance

Andrea Carpenter
Director, Women Talk Real Estate

Josh Cleveland
Partner, Head of RE EMEA, StepStone Group

Edward Clough
Managing Director, Octopus Real Estate, Octopus Investments

John Cole
Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Real Estate Debt, Cain International

Nick Cook
President, Europe, GLP Capital Partners

Jamie Cooper
Portfolio Manager, Dream

Daniel Cunningham
Editor, Real Estate Capital

Charlotte D’Souza
EMEA Editor, PERE

Adina David
Executive Director, MGT Investment Management

Jean-Francois Desjacques
Chairman, Emotional Investments

Tani Dulay
Chief Executive Officer, Woodbourne Group

Ben Eppley
Partner, Apollo Management International

Matthew Fidge
Investment Director - Property, AustralianSuper

Robert-Jan Foortse
Head of European Property Investments, APG

Susan Freeman
Partner, Mishcon de Reya

Christine Fritz
Executive Director, Co-Portfolio Manager, European Core Strategy, PGIM Real Estate

Cristina García-Peri
Senior Partner, Azora Capital

Paul Gibson
CIO – EMEA Direct Real Estate Strategies, CBRE Investment Management

Philippa Gill
Executive Director, Strategic Accounts, Evora Global

Robert Goldsmith
Director, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

Tyler Goodwin
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Seaforth Land

David Gorleku
Managing Director, Blackstone

Dan Gunner
Director of Research & Analytics, PEI Media Group

Karim Habra
Head of Europe and Co-Head Asia-Pacific, Ivanhoé Cambridge

Jenny Hammarlund
Executive Vice President, Investments and Head of Europe, Cadillac Fairview Europe

Jessica Hardman
Head of European Real Estate Portfolio Management & UK Group

Simon Haworth
Managing Director - Real Estate & Private Credit, Primwest S.A.

Peter Holden
Global co-head, Real Estate Asset Management, Partners Group

Catherine Hong
Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Roxana Isaiu
Chief Sustainability Officer , GRESB

James Jacobs
Managing Director, Lazard

Stephane Jalbert
Managing Director, Head of Asia-Pacific and Europe, Real Estate, PSP Investments

Jonathan Jay
Partner, Conduit Real Estate

Ami Kotecha
Co-Founder & President, Amro Partners

Vivienne King
Head of Real Estate Social Impact, The Good Economy

Giles King
CEO, Mayfair Capital Investment Management

Öykü Kurtoglu
Head of Sustainability & ESG, PAREF

Jay Kwan
Managing Director, QuadReal

Nancy Lashine
Managing Partner & Founder, Park Madison Partners

Mariya Lazarova
Head of TUI Asset Management and Advisory, TUI

Adam Le
Senior Editor, EMEA, PEI

Evelyn Lee
Editor, PERE

Pierre Leocadio
Senior Vice President, Europe, Oxford Properties

Cheryl Maher
Director, Real Estate Investment, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Annemarie Manning
Head of Business Development and Investor Relations, ActivumSG

Lee Marshall
Head of Real Estate, Pension Protection Fund

Hannah Marshall
Chief Investment Officer, UK Direct Real Estate

Innes McFee
Chief Global Economist and Managing Director, Oxford Economics

Claire McIntyre
Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs, Oxford Properties Group

Alek Misev
Head of Property, Aware Super

Anjana Moran
Portfolio Manager – Property, Aware Super

Felipe Morenes
Managing Partner, Stoneshield

Truls Nergaard
Head of Real Estate, Storebrand

Daniel Oh
Director, Real Estate Group, Korea Investment Corporation

Erika Olsén
CIO, Areim AB

Frida Olsson
Portfolio Manager, Alternative Investments, AP4

Nathalie Palladitcheff
President and CEO, Ivanhoe Cambridge

Peter Papadako
Head of European Research, Green Street

Paul Parker
Partner, Ares Secondaries

Rebecca Pearce
Co-Funder and Director, Territorio

Peer Petersen
Head ESG Real Estate, Credit Suisse Asset Management

Richard Pilkington
Senior Managing Director, Head of European Real Estate, Cain International

Alexis Prevot
Managing Director - Investments Real Estate, Brookfield Asset Management

Rob Rackind
Global Head of Real Estate, Credit Suisse Asset Management

Sarah Ratcliffe
Chief Executive Officer, Better Buildings Partnership

Will Robson
Executive Director and Global Head of Real Estate Solutions Research, MSCI

Daljit Sandhu
COO & Co-Founder, Precede Capital Partners

Kate Sandle
Director of Sustainability, Newcore Capital

Christopher Santer
Fund Manager, Positive Impact Investment, Schroders Capital

Donato Saponara
Head of South & West Europe & Co-Head of Investments Europe, PIMCO Prime Real Estate

Sabine Schaffer
Co-Founder and CEO Europe, Pro-Invest Group

Bill Schwab
Executive Chairman, LCI Investment Company

Dhruv Sharma
Chief Executive Officer, Marcena Capital

Ellis Sher
Co-founder & CEO, Maslow Capital

Honoré Achille Simo
EMEA Head of Business Development, VRA, JLL

Sandeep Singh
Global Business Development Lead, IFC

Adam Smallman
Director of Membership Programs, PEI

Sara Söderström
Program Manager, EU, Green Generation

Ghada Sousou
Chief Executive, Sousou Partners

Frances Spence
Head of UK Research, Strategy & Risk, Mayfair Capital

Elisabeth Stheeman
External member of the Financial Policy Committee, Bank of England

Stephane Theriau
Head of BC Partners Real Estate, Partner, BC Partners Real Estate

Eime Tobari
Social Value Director, Avison Young

Sophie van Oosterom
Global Head of Real Estate, Schroders Capital

Robert Wolstenholme
Founding Partner, Trilogy Real Estate

Michael Zerda
Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Debt & Value-Add Strategies, Europe, LaSalle Investment Management
