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30 - 31 October 2025

Day 2, Friday 31 October

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09:00 - 10:00
Opening
Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:05
Start of Day
Opening Remarks
10:05 - 10:45
Thought-Leadership Panel
Branding the Future: Residential Market Shift
  • Why branded residences are gaining ground, affordable luxury.
  • Reliability of global brands, growth and appreciation.
  • RAK’s competitive edge in waterfront and eco-living communities.
10:45 - 11:25
Investment Talks (Panel)
Financing the Future: Trends to Watch
  • Role of REITs and SPACs.
  • Building long-term capital partnerships.
  • ESG and Ethical Investing: Fad or Good Financial Policy?
  • Case studies and examples.
11:25 - 12:05
Panel
Commercial and Retail: Still Investment Heroes?
  • Benefits of diversifying across asset classes: retail, office space, logistics and warehousing.
  • Five years on from the pandemic, where do office and retail stand?
  • Growing office space shortage.
  • Identifying recession-resilient investment opportunities.


Moderator

Dana Williamson, Executive Director of MENA for Retail, Offices, and Agency, JLL 

Panellists

Beverley Churchill, Founder and CEO, Churchill and Partners

12:05 - 12:20
Break
Coffee and Networking Break
12:20 - 12:35
Showcase
Projects Showcase and Announcements

Announcements and major unveiling of landmark real estate projects in the UAE.

12:35 - 13:15
Panel
Integrated communities, livability and what does the future of living look like?

  • Blending diverse spaces for self-sufficient, livable communities.
  • Flexible solutions for evolving lifestyle and work needs.
  • Environmental responsibility ensuring long-term community viability.

13:15 - 13:45
Climate Talks (Panel)
The Road to Net-Zero: Green Returns
  • Sustainability ROI in 2025.
  • Green financing for sustainable projects.
  • Energy efficiency in urban developments.
  • Role of green certifications in attracting investors.
13:45 - 14:25
Architecture Town Hall
Return to Roots: Cultural Identity in Architecture
  • Traditional architecture makes a return in urban design.
  • Governments recognising social value of public spaces.
  • Al Hamra Heritage Village restoration case study.
14:25 - 14:30
End of Day
Closing Remarks
14:30 - 15:30
End of Day
Networking & lunch