The CEE Summit 2020

Investing in the CEE – cities, sectors, development and capital markets

The CEE Summit, now in its 7th year, is a major event in the Central & Eastern European calendar, bringing together global investors and CEE market leaders to exchange knowledge, ideas, inspiration – driving business and investment. Analysing key topics in the wider real estate sector, cities and investment outlook, the CEE Summit provides a time-efficient update on the key markets and sectors and serves as a platform to assess the current year and look ahead to 2021 and beyond. Combining the local strength of Poland Today with the European and global reach of Real Asset Media, the CEE Summit helps you stay on top of the fast-moving region. This year the event is a fully digital experience and we look forward connecting with a truly global audience to assess the outlook for the economy, capital flows, development, financing, investment locations and sectors as well as a deep dive into the logistics as the sector of focus and Gdansk, Tricity as the region of focus.

Connect directly with international investors and CEE market leaders in a time-efficient and valuable day of networking, research, strategy and unique market insight.

Programme:

09:30 - Welcome from Warsaw & London

These remain unprecedented times. In the CEE region, now more than ever, the people on the ground want to know what the international investment market thinks, and the international investors want to hear what the players on the ground are saying. As we can’t travel, it’s even more important to share insights and opinions. Real Asset Media and Poland Today bring you leading real estate & business figures from across the globe and across the sectors to share their knowledge and insights for the benefit of the market.

Richard Stephens, PolandToday
Richard Betts, Real Asset Media

09:35 - Q&A with Poland's Minister of Finance

What are the government’s economic and business forecasts for 2021 in light of the COVID 19 crisis?

Tadeusz Kościński, Minister of Finance, The Republic of Poland

09:40 - CEE: The Political & Economic Context

What are the economic, legislative and political issues across key CEE markets Poland, Czechia, Hungary and Romania which investors need to know as they navigate these challenging business conditions?

Marek Matraszek, Chairman, CEC Government Relations

10:00 - Investment Locations & Opportunities: Countries and Cities

How has the COVID situation influenced the attractiveness of CEE countries and cities? Are international investors viewing them more favourably or less than before? How do they compare to Western European markets? How resilient are the CEE markets in general, and specific locations in particular, such as regional cities? What is the investment and risk appetite of institutional investors, bankers and occupiers? Will there be any significant changes in tax codes or legislation in the foreseeable future?

Daniel Harris, Managing Director, Head of European Investments, Cain International
Sabina Kalyan, Global Head Of Real Assets Research, Global Chief Economist, CBRE Global Investors
Hannes Wimmer, Executive Director Loan Syndication, Erste Bank
Marcin Juszczyk, Member of the Management Board, Capital Park
Noah Steinberg, CEO & Chairman, WING

10:50 - Break: visit the virtual exhibition

11:15 - Investment Region in focus: Gdansk & Tri-city

How do investors and corporate occupiers see the region? What is the current market and outlook for the sectors? Who is investing, where and why? What is the outlook for Business Services? What are the key drivers, market fundamentals and opportunities in Gdansk?

Presentation by:
Adam Schroeder, Associate, Regional Head – North Region Poland, Cushman & Wakefield

Experts Panel:
Maciej Przybylowski, Partner, PwC Polska
Rafal Stepnowski, Director of Government Affairs, Boeing
Jake Jephcott, Director of Business Development, Olivia Business Centre

12:15 - Break: visit the virtual exhibition

14:15 - Investment Capital & Sectors - What are the new risks?

What are international capital flows telling us about the sentiments of international capital? Who is investing what, where and why? How has COVID 19 affected investment strategies, both internationally towards CEE countries, and on the ground? How are the different sectors faring: office, retail, hotel, residential, and niche sectors such as healthcare, student housing, co-living, data centres and life sciences? Which sectors are offering the best opportunities and returns?

Douglas Edwards, Managing Director, Head of Equity Raising & Client Service at CORESTATE Capital Group
Craig Smith, CFA, FRICS, Head of Research & Property, Anchor Stockbrokers
Justyna Kędzierska-Klukowska, Head of Berlin Hyp Warsaw Office, Berlin Hyp AG
Jean-Bernard Wurm, Head of Business Development, Europe, Secure Legal Title - Senior Underwriter, AXA XL
Herman Kok, VP & Head of Research, MARK
Samuel Vetrak, CEO, BONARD

15:00 - CEE: The International Sector in Focus: Warehouse & Logistics Market CEE

Presentation by:
Kevin Turpin, Regional Director of Research I CEE, Colliers International

15:30 - Investment Sector in Focus: Warehouse & Logistic market CEE

With the warehouse & logistics sector now turbo-charged, are there any limits in the CEE region, particularly in Poland? Can the region expect a new surge of manufacturing operations being (re)located from other parts of the world, especially from Asia? What is the dynamic between big box and city locations? What types of assets are needed now and in the future, and which new locations are emerging?

Robert Dobrzycki, CEO Europe, Panattoni Europe
Renata Osiecka, Managing Partner, AXI IMMO Group
Natalia Kushniruk, Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
Harry Bannatyne, Partner, Head of Industrial Agency CEE, Colliers International
Frank Schuhholz, Founder, FMS Advisors B.V.

16:15 - Conclusions and takeaways