Housing Matters! returns to MIPIM 2026

Following the success of the past two years, the event will address the heightened global demand for housing on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Creating a new deal

Creating a new deal

Housing Matters! brings together investors, developers, local authorities, associations and urban experts to explore the latest trends in supply and demand, collaborative solutions for affordable housing, new housing models that match the products to the current needs, and share visions of innovative housing of tomorrow.

The Housing Matters! conference will kick off on Monday afternoon, exploring the mismatch between housing supply and demand.

Open to all MIPIM delegates

What to expect?

Insights

Housing Matters! will address challenges such as population growth, reduced housing availability, aging demographics, migration, shortages in student housing, and issues of oversupply.

Networking

From Welcome Coffee, and Afternoon Break to Networking Cocktail, Housing Matters! offers a mix of formal and informal moments creating the perfect setting to connect with officials, investors, developers and professionals dedicated to finding housing solutions.

Workshops

Our interactive workshops put you in the driver’s seat, guiding the event’s final conclusions and takeaways. Join in with questions, insights, and hands-on participation to make a real impact.

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Advisory Board

Edward Arkwright

Group CEO

Altarea

Claire Flurin Bellec

Author

"Utopies en Immobilier"

Laurent Ghekiere

Head of european affairs and international relations

Union sociale pour l’habitat

President of Housing Europe

Natalia Kolotneva

Head of Asset Management Partnership
LaSalle Investment Management

Mahdi Mokrane

Head of Global Investment Strategy

PATRIZIA

David Partridge

Chairman

Senze Limited

Jack Renteria

Principal

Generation Global

Fabrice Simondi

Co-founder

Co-Liv

Mariya Tsvetkova

Business Development

Urban Partners

Meet our speakers and experts confirmed

Marie Defay

Urban Economist & Strategic Planner

Robert-Jan Foortse

Head of European Property Investments

APG

Manuelle Gautrand

Architect, founding partner

Manuelle Gautrand Architecture

Parag Khanna

Founder and CEO

AlphaGeo

Natalia Kolotneva

Head of Asset Management Partnerships

LaSalle Investment Management

Martin Lindblad

Head of Portfolio Management

Cavendo

Belit Onay

Mayor

City of Hannover

Jack Renteria

Principal

Generation Global

Anaclaudia Rossbach

United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

Programme Highlights

13:00 - 14:00 Welcome Coffee

14:00 – 14:05 Welcome Address by MIPIM

14:05 – 14:15 Housing Matters! Opening keynote

14:15 – 15:00 Creating the Conditions

What is affordable housing
How to fill the affordable housing gap
What the investors & key players need

15.00 - 16.00 Uniting Forces / Collaborative Solutions for Affordable Housing

Discover how public-private-civil society partnerships are shaping the future of affordable housing. This session highlights collaborative strategies, showcases city case studies, and offers insights from European institutions—all working together for a common goal. Join us to explore practical solutions and strategic approaches to creating sustainable, affordable living for all.

16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break

16:30 – 17:20 Smart Housing Solutions: Scaling Impact & Return

Learn from industry experts, through case studies, who will share innovative strategies and real-world case studies that highlight the transformative potential of smart housing solutions. Engage in dynamic discussions on balancing social value with economic performance.

17:20 – 17:50 Housing Matters! What’s the next move?

Join us for a dynamic session where architects, start-ups, and key players take center stage in a battle of ideas.

17:50 – 18:00 Workshop Reboot Recap & Closing Remarks

18:00 – 20:00 Networking Cocktail

Housing Reboot Workshop
16:15 – 17:45 Housing Reboot Workshop

Join the Housing Reboot Workshop, where leaders, innovators, and policy experts work together to tackle key housing challenges. This session is a call to action, aiming to spark real change and drive clear initiatives in the sector.

Table topics: Student; Senior; Officials; France; Homelessness; Tech; Climate

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Sponsor

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