Programme

"Liège: The Place to Build" on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 8:00 AM sharp until 2:45 PM at the Golf de Cannes.

Access only for sponsors and their guests by prior registration.
For more information: nicole.tassiaux@greliege.be

GOLF de CANNES
1175 Avenue du Golf
06250 Mougins

REAL BELGIUM TALKS 

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Building in a World of Permanent Crisis: From Stability to Strategic Agility". This conference will also include topics related to the consequences for real estate and cities, of the geopolitical tensions, risk of military escalation, and skyrocketing budget allocated to defense.

Speakers:

• Marylis Ramos, Director, Savills Earth Advisory
• César Frías Enciso, Managing partner of Morph/ Chair CVU Iberia
• Roland Cracco, CEO Interparking

Abstract: For decades, real estate and urban development were shaped by assumptions of stability and predictable growth. That framework is no longer valid. Cities and built environments now operate in a context of permanent crisis, marked by geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, rising security risks, and unprecedented increases in defense spending that are reshaping public priorities and investment flows. This conference examines how these forces are transforming real estate markets and urban strategies, from planning horizons and financing models to infrastructure, land use, and resilience requirements. Moving beyond crisis diagnosis, it explores how public and private actors can shift from a logic of stability to one of strategic agility - designing cities, assets, and governance systems capable of adapting under sustained uncertainty.

BeNeLux Focus — Sector Divergence, Capital Flows, and Investment Strategy

Auditoire K – Belgian Pavillon

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Synopsis :

BeNeLux real estate markets are diverging sharply by sector and geography. Belgium’s industrial and logistics assets remain a focal point for global capital, supported by strong occupier demand and strategic transport and port corridors. In the Netherlands, living strategies are being reshaped by persistent undersupply and tightening regulation, driving more selective capital deployment. Luxembourg’s residential market, constrained by limited new construction and sustained cross-border demand, is increasingly used as a platform for long-term, ESG-oriented capital structures. This session helps investors identify where to allocate, what to avoid, and how to price risk across BeNeLux.

Speakers:

• Thomas Dermine, Mayor of Charleroi
• Astrid Flamand, Head of Development, AG Real Estate
• Harm Janssen, CEO, BPD Europe BV
• Bas van Rijsbergen, General Director of Urban Development, The City of The Hague
• Paul van Stiphout, Fund Manager Residential Investments, Bouwinvest
• Craig Wright, Head of European Real Estate Investment Research, Aberdeen Investments

Moderator: Amandine Chizelle, Head of Tétris & PDS Belux et Country Lead Belux, JLL

BELGIAN OFFICIAL COCKTAIL - VIP TIME

Accessible only to co-exhibitors and Pavilion partners

No registration requested

Place: Palais des Festivals – Belgian Pavilion – Espace Debussy

Real Belgian Breakfast 

"From Ambition to Implementation: the Key Role of Public Authorities in Economic Development"

Join us for The REAL BELGIAN Breakfast in the presence of Minister President of Wallonia, Adrien Dolimont. 

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This breakfast session is designed for networking and discussion among Public Authorities and Belgian Partners.

WHERE:
Belgian Pavillon

Limited number of participants – Registration required
Max. 2 persons per company

 "Greater Liège: The Einstein Ambition at the Heart of a Territory Reinventing Itself"

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Overview

At Europe's crossroads, Greater Liège represents a unique model: a territory that has transformed its industrial heritage into an innovation ecosystem capable of hosting the Einstein Telescope, Europe's most ambitious scientific project.

From Verviers to Seraing, Herstal to Spa-Francorchamps, Greater Liège demonstrates that world-class scientific excellence can coexist with what makes us strong—a profoundly human territory, rooted in its heritage and driven by entrepreneurs and visionaries.

Conference Highlights

The conference reveals the behind-the-scenes transformation of a metropolitan area where ambition meets execution, international researchers collaborate with forward-thinking mayors, and each territory contributes to a shared vision.

Key themes include:

• Wallonia's international ambitions and the Einstein Telescope's transformative impact
• Proven territorial execution across Verviers, Seraing, and Herstal
• World-class infrastructure combining heritage, quality of life, and business opportunity
• A community-driven approach to economic development
• Greater Liège isn't looking for passengers. We're seeking partners.

Speakers :

• Adrien Dolimont, Minister-President of Wallonia

• Jean-Christophe Peterkenne, Director General, GRE Liège

• Maxime Degey, Mayor of Verviers

• Deborah Geradon, Mayor of Seraing

• Frédéric Daerden, Mayor of Herstal

• Julien De Gratia, Noshaq

• Laurent Burton, Noshaq Group

Charleroi Metropole : the best kept secret in Belgian real estate

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• Thomas Dermine : Mayor of Charleroi city
• Adrien Dolimont : Minister-President of Wallonia 

Both members of Charleroi Metropole company

Charleroi Métropole brings together 30 municipalities and nearly 600,000 people in one of Wallonia / Belgium’s most dynamic territories
The region has transformed its industrial strength into forward-looking ecosystems, driven by life sciences, digital technology, cleantech, local food relocalisation and advanced industry, supported by a strategic location and strong international connectivity.
It also stands out as a place to live, where economic intensity goes hand in hand with vibrant cities and villages, agriculture, tourism, and green and blue landscapes.

“Tournai : where heritage inspires investment”

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Speakers : 

• Marie Christine MARGHEM – Bourgmestre de Tournai et Présidente d’IDETA
• Alexandre VACHAUDEZ – Chef de cabinet de Marie Christine MARGHEM, Bourgmestre de Tournai

NAMUR / ARCHITECTURAL CONVERS(AT)ION

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• THOMAS LECLUSE, CEO at Unibricks
• REGINALD DEBUYSSCHER, CDO at Unibricks
• FREDERIC HAESEVOETS, CEO at AAFH! Architecte
• DRISSIA ZOUAK, STUDENT at Uliege Architecture

Real Belgium happy Hour - Closing Network Drink on our Rooftop

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