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MIPIM Challengers
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The MIPIM Challengers initiative creates space for the next generation of real estate professionals to bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to the industry, while promoting the values of diversity and inclusion.
Since 2024, the initiative has welcomed Challengers from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium and many other countries. In 2027, the MIPIM Challengers Alumni network will grow to more than 100 members, creating an even stronger international community of emerging industry leaders.
What's planned for MIPIM Challengers in 2027?
MIPIM Full Pass
Your Full Pass unlocks every day of MIPIM, the full conference programme and exclusive networking opportunities. You also get access to the new Meeting Platform to connect with participants and fill your diary before the event even begins.
Your Seat at the Table
A dedicated seat will be reserved for you at selected MIPIM roundtables, giving you direct access to senior leaders and high-level conversations.
Workshop
by Saguez & Partners
Join an exclusive workshop led by Saguez & Partners, the international design and brand strategy agency behind some of the world's leading real estate and urban projects.
Get MIPIM-ready
Before MIPIM, join three exclusive webinars packed with insider tips. Learn what to pack, which events not to miss, how to network like a pro and all the tricks to make the most of your week.
Spotlight Your Company
Interview a C-level executive from your organisation and showcase your company's vision on the MIPIM Blog. The feature will also be promoted across MIPIM's social media channels and in a dedicated publication.
The Challenger Hangouts
Because the best conversations don't always happen in conference rooms. Join informal meetups and connect with your fellow Challengers throughout the week.
Join the Alumni Network
Connect with previous cohorts and become part of a growing international community. In 2027, the MIPIM Challengers Alumni Network will reach 100+ members.
Hotel Deals
Enjoy exclusive hotel rates reserved for Challengers, not far from Cannes, so you can focus on making connections—not your accommodation budget.
2024 cohort
After an inspiring essay competition addressing global urban development challenges, with over 150 entries from 20 countries submitted, we proudly welcomed our 15 Challengers!
2025 cohort
Following a thought-provoking essay competition on overlooked disruptive ideas to improve urbanisation, which attracted entries from across the globe, the second cohort took centre stage at MIPIM in March 2025.
2026 cohort
After introducing a new application format for MIPIM 2026, allowing companies to nominate their most promising talents, we were thrilled to welcome the third cohort of MIPIM Challengers.
Ask us anything
All applications and nominations are carefully reviewed by the MIPIM team. Selection is based on the strength of each application, while ensuring gender balance and a diverse representation of the professions and sectors shaping the built environment.
- Applications close: 30 September 2026 (11:59 pm CET)
- Selection period: 30 September – 27 October 2026
- Confirmation step: Pre-selected Challengers will interview a C-level executive from their organisation and submit their article between 28 October and 28 November 2026 to confirm their place in the programme.
- Official announcement: Mid-December 2026
- MIPIM Challengers webinars: January – March 2027
- MIPIM 2027: Cannes, France, 16–19 March 2027
Selected Challengers will receive a Full Pass to MIPIM 2027, giving them access to all event days, the exhibition halls, the full conference programme, Thematic Summits and the MIPIM Meeting Platform.
The programme also includes:
- A dedicated onboarding programme with exclusive webinars to help you prepare for MIPIM.
- Reserved seats at selected roundtables with senior industry leaders.
- An exclusive workshop led by Saguez & Partners.
- Access to the MIPIM Challengers Alumni Network, bringing together more than 100 young professionals from across the built environment.
- Opportunities to meet fellow Challengers through dedicated networking moments during MIPIM.
- An interview with a C-level executive from your organisation, published across MIPIM's editorial channels.
- Preferential hotel rates through our partner hotels.
Travel and accommodation costs are not included.
No. Every MIPIM Challenger must be supported by a sponsor company.
Your sponsor will be contacted by the MIPIM team to confirm its support for your application, so please make sure they are aware of your nomination before you apply. Your sponsor does not need to attend MIPIM or purchase a pass to support your application.
Please send an email to mipimchallengers@rxglobal.com.