SAVE THE DATE: 7 January 2021 – ULI Netherlands Digital Annual Conference 

This digital conference will bring together urban leaders to explore how cities and cultural placemaking may adapt in an increasingly dense, socially conscious and hyper-connected world. Speakers already confirmed include Marion Waller, Advisor to the Mayor of Paris; Pieter Klomp, Deputy Director Physical Planning and Sustainability, City of Amsterdam; and, Dr.ir. T.A. Tom Daamen, TU Delft

Chair Succession 

Bob van der Zande will take over as interim Chair of ULI Netherlands from Loes Driessen. Loes (Portfolio Manager Separate Accounts, Amvest) has chaired ULI Netherlands since July 2018. During her tenure, ULI Netherlands’ membership, especially corporate, has grown significantly to over 300 members. In addition, member engagement opportunities, such as the ULI Netherlands Annual Conference, have further developed and more in-person and virtual events have been added, including new Product Councils and mission-driven programmes, such as Urban Plan and Advisory Services.

Upcoming ULI Netherlands Events

23 November | Emerging Trends in Real Estate | 16:30-18:00  

The Urban Land Institute, in collaboration with PwC, would like to invite you to the launch of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2021 report. During the seminar, the results of the research will be presented, after which a panel of senior real estate professionals will present their views on current developments in an interactive discussion.

Guest Presentation: Sustainable and Digital Solutions for Real Estate – Hans Vermeulen, CEO, Aectual.

Speakers include: Maaike Perenboom, Developer, Synchroon; Arie Kornneef, Director, ASN Bank; Hans Op ’t Veld, Head of Responsible Investment, PGGM Sustainable Fund; Pieter Hendrikse, CEO, JLL Netherlands;  Bart Kruijssen, Partner, PwC; Lisette van Doorn, chief executive, Urban Land Institute Europe

Full programme and register HERE 

9 December  Market Insights- What is the Future for the Hotel Sector and How is it Adapting for the Future? | 12:30-13:30 (delivered in English)

How is the Dutch hotel market adapting to these changing times and what trends could we see in the next three years? Join us for an insightful webinar with industry experts that will explore how the coronavirus crisis experiences from across Europe, Asia and America is influencing the hotel sector and how this sector is innovating to adopt new strategies, development and building practices.

Speakers include: Hanneke de Vries, Consultant, Colliers International; Maria Pia Intini, Development & Investment Director Europe, citizenM hotels; Francoise Dechesne, Dechesne BV;  Robert-Jan Foortse, Head of European Property Investments, APG Asset Management; Gert-Wim Bos, director, COD

Full programme and register HERE

2021 Mentoring Programme | Registration Open for the Next Three Weeks

The mentorship programme offers Young Leaders (members under 35 years of age), a unique opportunity to discuss relevant real estate and professional development issues with a senior member of ULI in a confidential and personal environment.

The 2021 ULI Mentor Programme is open to both Dutch and English speaking members. Please complete the registration form and contact us if you are interested in joining an English speaking mentoring group.

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Report Available: ULI/EY ‘Future Of Work’

As part of a live webinar on 29 October ULI, in collaboration with EY, launched the first global report to look at the impact of the ‘Future of Work’ on real estate and cities over the next three to five years. The results from a survey, taken by 555 real estate professionals internationally, anticipates changing work patterns, increasing the need for greater flexibility, and resulting in lower office demand and a flight to quality. DOWNLOAD REPORT

Read the full newsletter here: ULI Netherlands November Newsletter