Property Warm Up 2025

13:00–13:40

Welcome networking - Registration

13:45–15:35

Session I: The City is in the spotlight!

Moderator: Kata Tóth, Conference project leader, Portfolio

13:45 - 14:25

A New Direction for Development in the Capital?

Brownfield sites, train stations, climate change, parking systems, transport, affordable housing, and energy supply are just a few of the tasks and focal points to highlight among the most important priorities and directions for the coming years. Without agreement and a common direction, implementation will be a struggle.

Moderator: Gergely Ditróy, Business Development Director, Portfolio

Conversation participants:

Regő Lánszki, State Secretary for Architecture, Ministry of Construction and Investment
Dávid Vitézy, Chair of the Committee for Transport, Climate Action and Urban Development, Budapest City Assembly

14:25 - 14:40

A Challenge for Leaders: Coordinating Local and Global Difficulties in the Hungarian Reality

Today, there is no such thing as 'us' and ‘them’ or local and global because, in complete globalisation, almost everything impacts everything else. Still, the answers must be given for our more immediate environment. Is it possible?

Moderator: Gergely Ditróy, Business Development Director, Portfolio

Conversation participants:

Miklós Gyertyánfy MRICS, Chief Executive Officer, Granit Polus

14:40 - 15:10

The Big Picture – Seeing Clearly Amidst Subverting Trends

Trump, environmental disasters, China, armed, cyber, and economic wars, viruses, migration, and the list goes on. What will influence our economic world in 2025?

Speaker: Caspian Conran, Lead Economist, Baringa Partners

15:10 - 15:35

Focusing on the City: Urban Development Mini Panel Discussion

Politics is important for decision-making but expertise is also crucial for successful implementation. What should we do?

Moderator: Dóra Diána Szemerédi, Head of ESG and corporate relations, Gránit Pólus Management

Conversation participants:

Szabolcs Kordos, co-owner, Astoria Com Agency
Tamás János Szabó,

15:35–16:00

Refreshments and coffee break

16:00–17:30

Section II: The real estate market is in the spotlight

Moderator: Kata Tóth, Conference project leader, Portfolio

16:00 - 16:30

Energy and Supply

Security of supply, prices, green energy, network. What are the key challenges and tools for real estate market players?

Moderator: Gyula Ágházi, Board Member, Gránit Pólus Csoport

Conversation participants:

Károly Mátrai, CEO, MVM Group
Zsolt Veres, Country General Manager, Schneider Electric Hungária Ltd.

16:30 - 17:00

Real Estate Market Trends in 2025

Financing, investment, market expectations.

Moderator: Bálint Botos, Managing Partner, Forestay RE Fund Management

Conversation participants:

Tamás Deák, Director, Commercial Real Estate Finance, Erste Bank Hungary
Dr. Miklós Németh, Managing Director, Specialised Finance Directorate, OTP Bank

17:00 - 17:30

Macro panel

What can we expect from the Hungarian economy this year? Out with the crystal balls!

Moderator: József Hornyák, analyst, Portfolio

Conversation participants:

Éva Palócz, macro analyst, CEO, Kopint-Tárki Zrt.
Péter Virovácz, Lead analyst, ING Bank

From 17:30 Bubble time – Champagne toast at the professional year-opening event of the estate market

At the end of the professional programme we will have a standing reception, where the champagne bar will be provided by Property X and the wine list by Jammertal Borbirtok. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will be able to discuss professional issues and make new business contacts. Meet and mingle with the most important players in the real estate market: top executives, opinion leaders, market leaders in one place!