Mipim, the annual global real estate conference in Cannes, has unveiled the programme for 11-13 March and will feature visits from the mayors of major European capitals, including London, alongside international investors and sovereign wealth funds with a combined €4 trillion in assets under management.
The organisers say real estate is "undergoing its most significant transformation yet", driven by shifting demographics, geopolitical changes, sustainability demands and technological advancements, while Europe’s economic competitiveness is under pressure. It says these issues will take centre stage at Mipim 2025, including during the opening keynote session on 11 March, where industry leaders will explore the future of sustainable investment, infrastructure development and policy innovation.
The attendees
Mipim has confirmed the attendance of capital city mayors including Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, as well the mayors of Rome, Madrid and Athens.
Senior political leaders will be joined by many of the world’s largest real estate investors and sovereign wealth funds, including AXA IM Alts, ADIA, CBRE Global Investors, DWS, GIC, Korea Investment Corporation, LaSalle Investment Management, Investment Corporation of Dubai , PIMCO Prime Real Estate, QIA, Retail Employees Superannuation Fund) Swiss Life, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, The World Bank pension fund, Wisayah global investment company and Zurich Insurance.
European delegations will be joined by representatives from Japan, Canada, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, India, Turkey, Oman, the UAE and Qatar, amongst others. New delegations attending Mipim for the first time in 2025 include Bahrain, Uzbekistan and South Korea.
Expanded 2025 programme
Mipim will host workshops on residential, logistics, offices, healthcare, data centres and life sciences. It says the programme has been expanded to tackle real estate’s biggest challenges, from AI and talent to decarbonisation and shifting urban needs.
Mipim will launch HTL Connection, a platform for professionals in real estate, hospitality, tourism and leisure. Leading hotel groups representing over three million rooms have already confirmed their participation in 2025, the conference organiser said, including Accor, B&B Hotels, BWH Best Western, Brazilian Minister of Tourism, Clubmed, ECE, EasyHotel, Hilton, Hotel IOI, Hyatt, Limehome, Mirum Group, Patriarche, Radisson, RHG Radisson, Rebel Investment, TUI and others.
Building on last year’s launch, Mipim will host Housing Matters!, an international half-day summit focused on addressing practical housing solutions. Discussions on housing will take place throughout the week at Mipim, featuring Housing Ministers from Denmark and the UK, alongside Anacláudia Rossbach, executive director of UN-Habitat, United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
AI at Mipim
Mipim 2025 is promising an in-depth programme across two days,with attendees exploring AI’s role in digital real estate, investment strategies and operational efficiency. They are:
- Wednesday, 12 March: A series of open-to-all conference sessions, including keynotes and panels, offering a strategic overview of AI’s impact on real estate.
- Thursday, 13 March: Columbia AI Day, a closed-door event hosted by Columbia University, offering an in-depth exploration of AI implementation. Registration is available via email.
In response to high demand from British clients, Mipim said it has launched a new UK Hub, a three-day conference and events programme complemented by an exhibition area showcasing investment opportunities across the UK.
In collaboration with the World Green Building Council, the Urban Land Institute, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, Mipim is also pledging a series of discussions at the Road to Zero stage. These discussions will focus on cities' "decarbonisation roadmaps, innovative business models that facilitate the decarbonisation of existing real estate stock while driving investor returns, and effective strategies to mitigate climate risks impacting asset resilience and valuation in real estate".
On Tuesday, 11 March, Mipim will conduct "The battle for talent" session focused on attracting and retaining talent. This session aims to highlight how leaders can tackle this challenge by fostering inclusive culture.
Nicolas Kozubek, Mipim Director, said in a statement: “At Mipim 2025, we are bringing together the world’s largest investors and key political leaders to drive meaningful change. We are driving a deep transformation in real estate – tackling sustainability, infrastructure, and the integration of new technologies. Initiatives like the Columbia University AI programme reflect our commitment to equipping real estate leaders with the insights they need to navigate new markets, embrace innovation, and drive sustainable investment. Mipim remains the ultimate platform where the industry’s most influential voices come together to transform ideas into action.”
Mipim is again promising to attract over 20,000 delegates from over 90 countries comprising key decision-makers in the real estate sector, national governments and city leaders.
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