Nordic Real Estate Forum 2024 will be held on March 27th at Tallinn Creative Hub. It’s already the 21st year when the real estate decision-makers and business leaders from Europe, the Nordics and the Baltics gather in Estonia. This year’s forum focal point revolves around the topic: “Real Estate REALITY – What’s Really Going On”, and brings on stage two main speakers together with eight discussion panels.
Talking about the real estate market, Nerijus Mačiulis, Deputy Chief Economist of Swedbank Group commented: “Economic growth has surprised on the upside recently, especially in the United States. That, however, is not necessarily good news for real estate markets, as stronger growth has pushed forward the expectations of interest rate cuts. Nevertheless, inflation is unlikely to remain a problem in the euro area and the ECB is likely to start cutting rates in June at the latest. This will provide some breathing space for the real estate developers and buyers, especially in the second half of this year”.
According to Max Barclay, Deputy CEO and Head of Advisory at Newsec, the Nordic and Baltic real estate business is in a transformative era, where resilience meets opportunity. “As we stand on the point of a turnaround, witnessing the gradual ascent from uncertainty, we’re reminded that the darkest nights often precede the brightest days. With optimism, I’m certain we navigate towards better times in real estate and we already see vital signs of this. Through cooperation across borders and industries, we strengthen the foundations of our markets. I’m excited to discuss this further at the Nordic Real Estate Forum,” said Barclay.
Nordic Real Estate Forum 2024 proudly announces the participation of these two reputable keynote speakers. Nerijus Mačiulis will delve into the theme of “Global and Local Economic Outlook: Lower Interest Rates, Faster Growth?” Additionally, Max Barclay will engage in an on-stage interview conducted by renowned Estonian TV journalist Anna Pihl. Barclay will provide insights and address pressing inquiries regarding the present state and future trajectory of the real estate market in Sweden and the Nordic region.
The Nordic Real Estate Forum 2024 offers a diverse array of discussion panels, each addressing critical topics shaping the real estate landscape. Delving into strategies for navigating a post-cheap money era, the Real Estate Investment Panel provides insights into coping mechanisms and optimal approaches for investors. Meanwhile, panels such as the Macroeconomics Panel explore the future of the economy, emphasizing growth strategies and the evolving roles of the public and private sectors.
Other discussions focus on emerging trends in hospitality real estate, the pivotal role of ESG in shaping the future of real estate, and the transformation of workspaces and retail environments amidst changing business needs and market dynamics. These panels promise to provide attendees with valuable insights and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of the real estate industry.
For 20 years, Estonian real estate associations have organized a real estate conference, attended by more than 8000 people from over 20 countries and 750 speakers from more than 15 countries.
The goal of the NREF is to become the leading real estate forum in the Nordic and Baltic countries.
Partners of this year’s Nordic Real Estate Forum are Swedbank, NEWSEC, East Capital, Colonna Capital, Baltic Horizon Fund, Law Firm Glimstedt, Sirin Development and Europark.
