Future-ready cities: public investments in real estate and infrastructure for sustainable growth
Antwerp, Belgium
06 November 2025 - 08 November 2025
Thursday 06 November 2025 | |
| 17:45 | Opening of the registration desk at Hilton Old Town Address: Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
| 18:00 » 20:00 | Welcome reception in the foyer of the Hilton Old Town Address: Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
| 20:00 | Optional dinner in several small restaurants More details to follow soon |
Friday 07 November 2025 | |
| 08:30 | Opening of the registration desk at Hilton Old Town Address: Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
| 09:00 » 09:30 | Welcome address by the AIJA Bureau Representative, the Commission Officers and the Organising Committee |
| 09:30 » 10:20 | Futureproof cities: overcoming challenges and capitalising on opportunities in metropolitan real estate redevelopment
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| 10:20 » 10:50 | Coffee break |
| 10:50 » 11:40 | International construction standards like FIDIC & NEC: suited to redevelop cities? More details to follow soon Moderator: Bruno Stroobants, Lydian, Belgium Speakers:
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| 11:40 » 12:30 | Public procurement & real estate transactions: false friends? More details to follow soon Moderator: Dr. Bajcsay Gergely, Bajcsay & Társai Ügyvédi Társulás, Turkey Speakers:
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| 12:30 » 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 » 15:00 | Public leasing: private business or public affair? More details to follow soon |
| 15:00 » 15:30 | Coffee break |
| 15:30 » 16:30 | How are ESG goals defining award criteria for real estate tenders? More details to follow soon Moderator: Borut Leskovec, Jadek & Pensa, Slovenia Speakers:
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| 17:00 » 17:30 | Commissions meetings |
| 18:30 | Bus departure at Hotel Hilton for dinner Bus shuttle included |
| 18:45 | Dinner and Party at De Ark Address: Kattendijkdok-Oostkaai, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
Saturday 08 November 2025 | |
| 09:40 | Bus departure at Hotel Hilton for sessions Bus shuttle included Sessions at Plein Publiek Address: Zonnestroomstraat 2A, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium |
| 10:00 » 11:00 | How to manage unforeseen circumstances in real estate and construction contracts More details to follow soon Moderator: Johannes Meyer-Myklestad, Selmer, Norway Speakers:
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| 11:00 » 11:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:30 » 12:00 | Keynote Address: Blue Gate Development Project |
| 12:00 » 13:00 | Guided tour of the Blue Gate site |
| 13:00 » 14:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | Bus departure for optional afternoon-activity and return to the Hilton Hotel Bus shuttle included |
| 15:00 » 17:00 | Optional visit of the museum KMSKA (guided tour) Address: Leopold de Waelplaats 1, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium The Royal Museum of Fine Arts (known as the KMSKA) is one of Antwerp’s absolute highlights and we are very happy to offer this optional guided visit to our guests. The museum has undergone several important renovations and, after being under renovation for 11 years (!), it finally reopened in 2022. Located in the beautiful South-district of the city, surrounded by parks, bars and restaurants, the museum has become an architectural gem and is home to classical and modern works of the Flemish Masters, as well as international top painters throughout time. Our visit consists of a 2-hour guided tour (in English) in groups of 15 people, taking us on a journey of discovery through the renovated building along the highlights of the museum’s art collection. With guides challenging us to look at the art works from our own angle and interpretation, the tour promises to be an engaging encounter with the artists and their stories. |
| 18:00 | Optional dinner at Brewery De Koninck Address: Mechelsesteenweg 291, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium |
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