Day 2 - Commercial Hall

9:30-9:50       conversations over coffee

JOINT SESSION FOR ALL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS – RESIDENTIAL ROOM:

9:50-10:00     opening of day two

10:00-10:40  ESCapex, or ESG vs Capex – how to reconcile innovation with regulatory and market demands?

discussion panel

Property owners face the challenge of managing their portfolios in ways that integrate innovation, CapEx investments and compliance with regulatory requirements. How can we strike a balance between digitalisation, environmental priorities and sustainable development while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability?

• Smart buildings and their impact on operational efficiency – how do modern technologies enhance property management, reduce operating costs and improve tenant satisfaction?
• How to adapt CapEx investment strategies to growing demands related to environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance?
• Can AI support emissions management and energy efficiency?

PROGRAMME IN COMMERCIAL ROOM:

 10:50-11:45 New life for office buildings – can office buildings be effectively converted for living purposes?

DISCUSSION PANEL

• Converting office buildings as a response to changes in housing patterns and the evolving use of office space.
  Injecting new social energy into closed-off spaces.
• Determinants of success.
• Are users ready for functional compromises?
• Is conversion financially viable at all? Legal and implementation barriers.  

11:45-11:55  case study 3

11:55-12:45  Warehouses finding their footing? New strategies and directions.

DISCUSSION PANEL

The warehouse sector has weathered a turbulent period. After the COVID-19 pandemic, which boosted demand for logistics spaces, the market faced challenges such as higher financing costs and disruptions in supply chains. These shocks forced the sector to adapt its strategies and explore new development directions. What are the current trends and challenges in Poland’s warehouse market? Is the sector emerging stronger from the crisis, or does it still need time to stabilise?

• Nearshoring – is it finally arriving? The relocation of production closer to Europe was expected to have a major impact on the warehouse market. Which industries are shifting production to the European Union? Is Poland the main beneficiary of this trend, or are other countries gaining ground? What requirements must warehouses meet to attract relocating companies?
• Urban warehousing – the art of coexistence. What are the main obstacles to building distribution centres within cities? Which warehouse formats are effective in metropolitan areas? What technological and environmental innovations can reduce the impact of logistics on city life?
• New locations – what’s stirring beneath the pallets?
  Poland’s main warehouse hubs – Warsaw, Łódź and Wrocław – are nearing full capacity. Do the eastern and northern regions have the potential to become the next logistics centres?

12:45-13:10  brunch

13:10-14:00  In search of tenants – the State Treasury as an active player in the offices. How public sector activity is shaping Poland’s office market.

DISCUSSION PANEL

In recent years, state entities have played a growing role in Poland’s office market – not only as tenants, but also as active investors. Public administration bodies and State Treasury-owned companies have been modernising their offices, developing new projects and buying and selling office properties. This trend is shaping the office sector in a significant way, particularly in Warsaw. Will the state’s activity help stabilise the market, or could it lead to excessive concentration in specific locations? What are the implications of the public sector’s growing presence for private investors?

• The impact of large State Treasury transactions on the market – stabilisation or imbalance?
• The supply gap in Warsaw – can state investments stimulate new developments?
• Consolidation and modernisation of administrative spaces – could this trend reshape the office market?
• Real estate portfolio management strategies in the public sector – what mechanisms can improve efficiency?

14:00-14:10  case study 4

14:10-15:00  Buildings as service platforms – how to monetise space in new ways?

DISCUSSION PANEL

The traditional model of managing commercial real estate is evolving toward more dynamic and flexible solutions. Owners of office buildings, shopping centres and hotels are increasingly treating their assets as service platforms rather than just spaces for lease. What models for monetising space are generating the highest returns?

• Could the subscription lease model prove attractive for offices, the residential sector and even retail and warehousing?
• Asset management through added services and proptech solutions.
• How to increase property revenues without raising rents?

JOINT SESSION FOR ALL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS – RESIDENTIAL ROOM:

15:10-16:00  New horizons – which real estate sectors will drive growth in the coming years?

DISCUSSION PANEL – CONFERENCE WRAP-UP

The global economy in the mid-2020s looks markedly different from that of 5, 10 or 20 years ago. Economic, political and demographic shifts are reshaping the real estate market, causing traditional sectors to lose prominence while new asset classes gain in popularity.
Where does the future of the real estate market lie? What are the forecasts for the next five years?

• Transformations in traditional sectors. Offices, retail and warehouses are evolving in response to remote work, e-commerce and new trends. How is demand for office and retail space changing? Which warehouse formats are poised for growth?
• Emerging real estate sectors. PRS, dormitories, green and modular construction, data centres and senior living have already gained traction in the market – what else is on the horizon?
• Technology in real estate. Smart buildings, AI and big data are reshaping property management. How are these technologies transforming the market?
• Globalisation, deglobalisation and local markets. How are global shifts and geopolitics affecting local real estate markets? Which Polish regions and cities are likely to gain in importance and which risk being left behind?
• Outlook for the next five years. Which sectors will dominate in the future? How should cities, developers and investors prepare for the changes ahead?
  
  

16:00 lunch

The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme. Version from 28 February 2025.