Edward Arkwright
Group CEO
Altarea
HOUSING MATTERS!
Housing needs action.
Start with the right connections.
HOUSING AT CROSSROADS: WHY WE NEED A SYSTEMIC APPROACH
HOUSING AT CROSSROADS: WHY WE NEED A SYSTEMIC APPROACH
Housing Matters! brings public authorities, developers, investors and residential experts together to connect capital, expertise and opportunities and help turn housing ambitions into delivery.
New for 2027: Housing Matters! takes centre stage as part of the main MIPIM programme, opening the event on Tuesday morning, 16 March.
WHO YOU'LL MEET
WHO YOU'LL MEET
Meet the people who shape policy, develop projects, allocate capital and bring housing strategies to life.
| 1,700+ attendees
| Investors · Developers · State & local authorities · Urban experts · Associations · Residential real estate professionals
WHY ATTEND HOUSING MATTERS?
Connect capital with housing opportunities
Meet investors exploring residential opportunities and developers bringing projects forward. Understand investment priorities, identify common objectives and explore opportunities to work together.
Bring public and private expertise together
Engage with public authorities on their housing priorities and explore how policy, development expertise and investment can align to create viable projects and accelerate delivery.
Learn from projects that work
Discover the financing models, partnerships and practical solutions behind successful housing projects and explore approaches that could be applied to your own market.
Build partnerships that unlock delivery
Exchange directly with public and private sector peers, compare approaches and explore practical solutions to shared housing challenges.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT HOUSING MATTERS!
Expert insights
Housing Matters! will address key challenges including population growth, declining housing supply, ageing populations, migration, student housing shortages and oversupply.
Networking
From the welcome coffee to the morning networking break, Housing Matters! combines formal and informal moments, creating opportunities to connect with elected officials, investors, developers and industry professionals working to address the housing challenge.
Workshops
Our interactive workshops put you at the heart of the discussion. Ask questions, share your perspectives and contribute directly to the ideas and key takeaways that emerge from the event.
HOUSING MATTERS AT MIPIM 2027
Main Conference
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Grand Auditorium
Hear from investors, developers, public authorities and housing experts on the challenges, investment opportunities and solutions shaping residential real estate.
Housing Workshop
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM · Salon Croisette
A more interactive format to exchange with public and private sector peers, compare approaches and work through practical solutions together.
Meet the Advisory Board
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
Xavier Lepine
President
IEIF & Société des Nouveaux Patrimoines
Alexandra Notay
CEO
The Housing Forum
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
Découvrez nos conférenciers et experts confirmés
Découvrez nos conférenciers et experts confirmés
James Browne
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Department of Housing, Local Government and Housing
Ireland
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
Isabelle Le Callennec
Member of the European Parliament (MEP)
European Parliament
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)
Joy Sinderbrand
Senior Vice President for Capital Programs
New York City Housing Authority
2026 Programme Highlights
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 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 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