Expertise pitches

In 2024, we are building our programme around 10 areas of expertise that reflect those of our exhibitors and visitors

EXPERTISE AT THE HEART OF THE SHOW

A WEALTH OF EXPERTISE TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THE MARKET

As a key event in the December calendar, the SIMI provides an opportunity to take stock of the past year and outline the major trends for the year ahead. The acceleration of the fight against climate change, and the importance of renovation, decarbonisation and financing issues all add to the show’s promise.

In 2024, we are building our program around 10 areas of expertise that reflect those of our exhibitors:

DECARBONATION

Due to climate change, every stakeholder, starting with those involved in real estate and urban areas, is required to drastically reduce their CO2 emissions. Faced with this requirement to decarbonise,
what are the solutions for designing and building real estate and urban programmes?
What are the strategies and initiatives adopted by investors for their existing portfolios?
How can new materials be taken on board to successfully reduce carbon emissions?
Which new skills must professionals acquire?

RENOVATION / REDEVELOPMENT

Renovating the existing property portfolio is becoming a reality. Increasingly, investors, property developers, architects and local elected representatives are favouring redevelopment over demolition/rebuilding as part of an eco-friendly approach. Renovation is also becoming a necessity in a bid to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. It also guarantees that these assets are upgraded and helps combat obsolescence which increases as usages change. Initiatives, solutions and examples of actions will be provided and discussed with regard to a market poised to grow.

LOGISTICS AND NEW PRODUCTION ASSETS

France is undergoing re-industrialisation and placing industrial property back in the spotlight, from business premises through to large warehouses and last mile logistics. There are also the new categories of emerging assets such as self-storage, data centres and life science.
What is the profile of these markets? How can new investors be drawn to them? Where can opportunities be tapped into? What is the potential for creating value? How much complementary income can photovoltaic panels provide? How can you ensure local elected representatives come on board? Professional real estate practitioners and public stakeholders will share the issues and challenges awaiting logistics property and new industrial assets, and also their beliefs in the prospects for growth that are opening up.

URBAN REGENERATION

Towns and cities are being rebuilt over towns and cities. In an era where the dial is placed on net zero loss of soils to urbanisation, urban regeneration is becoming an alternative for developing property solutions without extending footprint. It also offers the promise of reclassifying areas in decline, brownfield sites, commercial or service wasteland and creating new value for regions, users and investors. What are the issues and challenges surrounding urban regeneration? This expertise session will provide the opportunity to discuss approaches involving mixed operations, functional reversibility and adaptation to new usages. It is also a space for sharing experiences of urban land recycling, starting with the successful programmes and initiatives.

REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

Standards have become a real nightmare for businesses. For many real estate projects, the increase in standards and regulations is becoming a barrier to developing business for many operators, and for some it is even a casus belli. The good news is that the government aims to simplify standards! Nevertheless, standards and regulations are a powerful catalyst for change. Which avenues towards simplification can be explored without undermining economic, social and environmental causes? What do real estate stakeholders expect from legislators?

INVESTEMENT / FINANCING

The property market is very sensitive to changes in interest rates. Their sharp hike two years ago upended property investment market dynamics, has a significant effect on asset values and is calling into question the risk premiums of the fund allocators. Although interest rates will fall, a new property cycle is beginning for investors. What will their appetite for real estate be? Which strategies are looming among investors? Which new asset categories will be favoured? Which policy will financial institutions follow? All of these topics will be debated during this expertise session.

RENTAL MARKETS

Cash flows will drive the performance of real estate investments as we enter this new era. Therefore, it is important to closely monitor changes in rental markets, irrespective of the asset category. Take-up, net absorption rate, vacancy and rents are all criteria that offer a better understanding of the profile and dynamics of the rental markets.

WORK SPACES

Cues have changed in office premises. Prompted by the widespread uptake of remote working and the emergence of new usages, corporate demand is transitioning towards greater flexibility and agility in the use of work spaces. From flex offices, meeting rooms and user-friendly spaces to services, what are the solutions on offer to bring staff back to the office? Our experts provide answers.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND AI

AI is becoming a part of real estate. Some feel it ushers in a genuine revolution which will affect all strands of the property industry, from analysing market needs to building design. Others believe it will impact many usages. In addition to AI, this expertise session will provide the opportunity to explore new technologies and new digital resources that are emerging in the urban fabric.

LAND

Economic appeal is increasingly at the heart of regional policies. But as France enters a phase of re-industrialisation, regions must resolve two major issues: finding land to accommodate new economic activities and producing housing for future staff. This expertise session will provide the chance to study the issues and challenges faced by regions and reveal the opportunities they offer.