7:15 AM

REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

8:00 AM

8:05 AM

This session will focus exclusively on sales. With a global viewpoint, major deals and flow of capital inbound and outbound will be reviewed. What counties and cities are receiving the most investment and which are seeing capital leave? What have the notable deals been over the past 12 months and what do we anticipate for the near term?

8:45 AM

An examination of the most significant trends in property markets around the world over the past 12 months. Interest in real estate globally remains at an all-time high. How far is this likely to continue given the wide range of economic and political conditions in various countries and regions? What are the major issues and challenges facing investors, owners, and private and public equity decision-making in a global context in 2019?

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9:45 AM

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

10:15 AM

As we look across the continent, where is capital being directed by country, asset type and risk profile and who are the most active investors? What are the major trends and opportunities for global investors in the current economic climate and what should be on their radar for the next 12-month period?

11:15 AM

What are the major opportunities and challenges when executing in growth markets? How does capital get invested? Who is at the negotiating table and how do you align interests? How do you assess risk in uncertain political environments and what are key lessons learned that can be levered in your business?

12:15 PM

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

LUNCHEON REFRESHMENTS

1:15 PM

The debt and equity perspective on global capital that you need for the next 12-month period. Where do our speakers see equity and debt capital heading in 2019? Risk premiums and impacts of alternative lenders adjusting the current the lender market will be explored. From those on the front lines, what are the new opportunities for debt and equity and where are the challenges?

2:15 PM

The world of real estate is expanding quickly. Managing this expansion of capital across the continent in tandem with changing market dynamics that co-sharing, PropTech and the ease of global capital flows has secured if difficult at best. This session will provide an overview of the North American markets and it will also provide opinions on the changing nature of space utilization. How are secular trends, alternative asset classes and disruptive technologies impacting investment strategies in North America. What are institutional investors doing to prepare for the future?

3:15 PM

What international investors seeing when they evaluate funds? How are they looking at new funds and partners? What are the new themes and trends in governance? Whether you’re looking to grow assets quickly or minimize losses in a downward cycle, finding the best business structure to position your organization well to reach its goals, is crucial. Will you invest through funds or execute transactions directly? Will you work with partners and co-investors or go out on your own? Are these decisions dependent on where you invest, what you invest in and where we are in the cycle? Allocation of resources is just as important as allocation of capital – perhaps even more. The new closing roundtable will focus on these key questions and more.

4:15 PM