NordCham Philippines Brings Together Real Estate Industry Leaders to Discuss Latest Trends and Insights
On 6 August 2024, NordCham Philippines organized the Real Estate Industry Insights and Networking event in collaboration with Soft4, Leechiu Property Consultants, and the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders' Associations (CREBA). Held at the German Club Manila, the event drew together prominent figures from the real estate sector for an afternoon of enriching discussions and valuable networking opportunities. Attendees engaged with leading industry experts, explored emerging trends, and forged key connections that are expected to drive future collaborations and business growth.
The event featured a comprehensive lineup of real estate industry experts, providing attendees with the latest insights and trends shaping the market. The program began with welcome remarks from Bo Lundqvist, President of NordCham Philippines, followed by an inspiring keynote address on "The Resilience of Philippine Real Estate" by Alejandro S. Mañalac, Vice President for International Affairs at the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA).
Alejandro's address explored how the real estate industry navigates and adjusts to the changing dynamics of the market. He highlighted various factors driving these shifts, such as economic fluctuations, technological advancements, and evolving consumer preferences. By examining case studies and real-world examples, Alejandro illustrated how industry stakeholders implement strategies to remain resilient and capitalize on new opportunities, ensuring their continued success in a rapidly changing environment.
This was followed by a presentation from Mikko Baranda, Director of Commercial Leasing at Leechiu Property Consultants, Inc., who discussed various investment strategies and emerging trends in the Philippine market.
The talk by Mikko was followed by a presentation from Sarunas Certokas, Partner Manager, and Donatas Kazakauskas, Senior Product Consultant and Product Architect from Soft4.
They discussed cutting-edge tools for efficient property management and introduced Soft4, explaining their role in providing industry-specific software solutions to their clients.
After the presentations, an interactive panel discussion allowed attendees to ask questions and engage directly with our speakers.
The event concluded with a closing remarks from H.E. Ričardas Šlepavičius, Non-Resident Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Lithuania to the Philippines, who delivered his remarks virtually, sharing insights on the future of real estate. Attendees left with invaluable insights into both global and local real estate trends, fully equipped to navigate the evolving market landscape. The event also fostered meaningful connections, enabling professionals to network with potential business partners, investors, and decision-makers, and to explore new business opportunities.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the speakers, partners, and attendees for their contributions to our event. We also express our gratitude to our sponsors, Retail Associates and Soft4, for their support in making it a success. Your involvement fostered significant connections and facilitated valuable knowledge-sharing within the real estate community.