Real Estate Summit spotlights Saudi Arabia Investment Opportunities

Lisbon, Portugal, will ‌host the 17th Real⁢ Estate Development⁢ Summit (REDS),‍ Europe Edition, from June 25-26, ⁣2025. The summit, organized by GBB Venture, will take⁤ place at the Lisbon Congress Center, Rio Pavilion. This invite-only event aims to unite ​global decision-makers to explore innovation and ‍strategic partnerships within Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning real estate sector. The​ event will focus on real estate investment and partnership opportunities.

Ravi Kumar Chandran, founder and managing director of GBB Events, ⁣has curated REDS as a key‍ platform for real estate professionals seeking to tap into the Middle East’s potential, particularly within Saudi Arabia. Chandran said the ​summit is designed to foster meaningful business ecosystems.

The summit anticipates over 120 international⁢ solution providers and more than 200 decision-makers representing major Saudi Arabian projects. Speakers ‌will address subjects ranging from innovative workplace ⁢design to sustainable building practices. Ron⁤ Bakker from⁢ PLP Architecture will present EDGE, Amsterdam, while Pablo Vidarte, CEO of⁤ BIOO, will discuss integrating greenery​ into real estate. Tetyana Kovalenko,⁣ CEO of elite Stone⁢ Group, will explore the use ‌of marble in sustainable construction in Saudi Arabia.

OSUS, represented by Ali Al Ghamdi, and Rafal Real Estate Development company, ‍represented by CEO Elias Abousamra, will present insights into industry growth and future projects. Harmen de Jong from Knight Frank will share market data and trends in Saudi Arabia. A panel moderated by Daniel O’brien of ‍Qiddiya, including Paul⁤ Fraser from AtkinsRealis, Sanjay tanwani from AECOM, and Al.Motasem B. Attiyah ⁣from Clear Holding ‌Co., will discuss design flexibility in delivering ⁣future projects.

design leaders such as⁢ Maximilian Zielinski from ⁣Foster + Partners, Viggo haremst‌ from Henning Larsen, and Mark Kennedy from Magna-NEOM will share their perspectives on designing futuristic projects. Christos Passas from Zaha Hadid Architects will present sustainable ‌high-rise designs.

Eng.⁣ Abdulaziz Al Zamil from Tatweer, Dr.Adil Al-qusadi, Dr. bassam Boodai, and Ahmed​ Abas from EY Parthenon will discuss⁣ mega-events and the future of real estate and tourism in Saudi Arabia, moderated by​ Tala Michel Issa from Arabian Business.

Attendees can expect networking sessions, including an ‌energizing session with Technogym and a dinner at Arriba, offering coastal views. Pre-arranged meetings aim to facilitate business⁣ partnerships. ‌A⁢ delegate-only networking session will conclude the summit.

What’s ⁤next

The Real Estate ⁢Development Summit promises insights into Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects