Built Environment European Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of the Built Environment

Mon 20 Oct 2025 - Tue 21 Oct 2025 09:00 - 17:00 CEST 9.0 Hours Formal CPD


Gala dinner: House of Music Hungary, Budapest

The summit: Hungarian Central Bank Buda Centre, Budapest

In-Person

From €190 + VAT

The Gala Dinner

Date: 20th October 2025 (Evening)

Location: House of Music Hungary, Olof Palme stny. 3, 1146 Budapest, Hungary

Dress Code: Black tie

The Summit

Date: 21st October 2025 (Full day)

Location: Hungarian Central Bank Buda Centre, Krisztina krt. 55, 1013 Budapest, Hungary

Danube Boat Cruise

Date: 20th October 2025

Time: 1:10 pm – 3.30pm

The Danube boat cruise offers a unique perspective on urban regeneration, infrastructure projects, and sustainable waterfront developments taking shape along one of Europe’s most strategically significant waterways. It highlights how cities are transforming their riverfronts to support economic growth, tourism, and climate resilience.

Limited places. Registration needed.  

Hauszmann Programme Private Guided Walking Tour

Date: 21st October 2025

Time: 6.30pm

The Hauszmann Programme in Budapest is a major national restoration and redevelopment initiative revitalizing the historic Buda Castle District. This private walking tour offers exclusive access to key sites within the project, showcasing Hungary’s architectural heritage and its integration into a modern civic and cultural vision. An exclusive experience not to be missed.

Limited places. Registration needed.

About the Summit

As Europe faces critical challenges—including urbanization, sustainability, digital transformation, and economic resilience—this summit will provide a platform for thought leadership, collaboration, and actionable solutions. The RICS Built Environment European Summit 2025 is the premier gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators driving the future of the built environment.

Join us for an inspiring day of insightful workshops, inspiring keynotes, expert panel discussions, and networking opportunities that will shape the policies and strategies defining the next era of real estate, infrastructure, and sustainable urban development.

A Unique Location

Known as the "Pearl of the Danube," Budapest is a city of contrasts, where the majestic Danube River divides the historic, hilly Buda from the vibrant, flat Pest. Combining a rich cultural heritage with rapid modern development, Budapest is a leader in urban regeneration and innovation—making it the perfect destination for this year’s European summit.

An Exclusive Gala Dinner

The event itinerary begins with experiencing a private tour of what the House of Music has to offer and an exclusive evening gala dinner amidst a cultural and architectural marvel, the House of Music Hungary. Designed by Japanese star architect Sou Fujimoto, the venue has become a hub for art, culture, creation and innovation, the perfect backdrop for an evening of elevated networking and inspiration.

Why Attend?

  • Engage with Industry Leaders – Hear from top industry leaders, policymakers, and experts shaping the European built environment.
  • Stay Ahead of Market Trends – Gain exclusive insights into market dynamics, regulatory changes and risk & resilience strategies.
  • Expand Your Network – Connect with built environment professionals, investors, developers, financial institutions and government stakeholders alike.
  • Explore Cutting-Edge Innovations – Discover new technologies, investment strategies, and best practices in land, real estate, infrastructure and finance.
  • Be Part of the Conversation – Engage in discussions that will influence policies, shape industry standards, and drive sustainable and resilient strategies across Europe.

Key Themes and Topics

Alternative property sectors: exploring trends, opportunities, and innovations

Sustainable finance and investment

Transition and physical risk management

Clean Industrial Deal and what it means for the built environment

Redevelopment of brownfield

Affordable housing and urban development

Maximizing on-site renewables vs. grid-reliance

Data and technology in real estate

Addressing the skills gaps and attracting the next generation challenge

Speakers

  • Simon Durkin, Global Head of Real Estate Research and Strategy, Blackrock Real Estate
  • Linda Zeilina-Cross, CEO & Founder, International Sustainable Finance Centre (ISFC)
  • Nick Maclean FRICS, Acting RICS President  
  • Robbie Epsom, EMEA Head of EMEA Sustainability, CBRE Investment Management
  • Daniel Chang, Managing Director European Head of ESG, Hines
  • Hans Vrensen, Managing Director |Head of Research & Strategy, AEW
  • Roger Baumann MRICS, COO and Head Product Development Global Real Estate, Zurich Insurance Group
  • Csongor Csukas MRICS, Global Head of Asset Management, BNP Paribas RE
  • Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS, Chair of RICS Europe World Regional Board
  • Dominique Moerenhout, CEO, EPRA
  • Casper Hesp, CEO, INREV
  • Dr Sven Bienert MRICS, Director Competence Center of Sustainable Real Estate - University of Regensburg
  • Thomas Van Rompaey, Global Responsible Investment Manager – Real Estate, AXA Investment Managers
  • Peter Cosmetatos, CEO, CREFC Europe
  • Constantin Sorlescu MRICS, INREV
  • Gulnara Roll, UN Head of the Cities Unit; and Officer in Charge for the Mitigation Branch Climate Change Division; and Head of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction secretariat
  • Raul Garcia Rodriguez, Financial advisor, UNECE Real Estate Market Advisory Group & Partner, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, EY
  • Luca Bertalot, Secretary General EMF
  • Barbara Steenbergen, Head of liaison office to the EU
  • Jens Böhnlein MRICS, Global Head of Real Estate, Siemens Healthineers
  • Jörg Quentin MRICS, Managing Director and Head of Property Analysis and Valuation, Pfandbrief Bank
  • Adam Banai MRICS, Executive Director, Executive Directorate for Monetary Policy Instruments, Financial Stability and Foreign Reserve Management, Magyar Nemzeti Bank
  • Gergely Pókos, Managing Director, OTP Bank
  • Joost Leendertse, CEO, Verusol

Partners

Knowledge Partner

REbuild

Knowledge Partner

SCSI

Knowledge Partner

FIABCI

Gold Partner

BuildingMinds

Gold Partner

OTP Bank

Silver Partner

CPI Property Group

Silver Partner

Cushman & Wakefield

Silver Partner

Accumin

Gala Dinner Partner

Optiml

Gala Dinner Partner

ECO TEC

RICS Network Partner

CMS

Media Partner

Immobilien Zeitung

Media Partner

RED

Media Partner

Property Forum

Media Partner

Lettre M²

To find out more about partnership opportunities, please contact Gina Ding at gding@rics.org, Anna Orcsik at aorcsik@rics.org.

Partner Hotel

Book your overnight stay at the Three Corners Avenue Hotel for an exclusive discounted rate for RICS delegates here.

Alternatively, you can book directly on the hotel website using code RICS2025.

Price summary

Gala Dinner ticket (Limited numbers)

EUR €190 + VAT

Summit - RICS Members

EUR €390 + VAT

Summit - Non-RICS Members

EUR €580 + VAT

Summit - Students & Academics info Students enrolled in any university / academics from RICS accredited universities.

EUR €200 + VAT

Summit & Gala - RICS Members

EUR €570 + VAT

Summit & Gala - Non-RICS Members

EUR €760 + VAT

Summit & Gala - Students & Academics info Students enrolled in any university / academics from RICS accredited universities.

EUR €380 + VAT