About

RED MEETING POINT has been a permanent fixture on the real estate investment calendar for the past 16 years. In that time, we’ve steadily brought together more and more market makers to discuss both on and off the stage the salient happenings in the sector.
RED MEETING POINT is focused on niche market opportunities. With dedicated conference teams, provides a meeting place for the industry. Thus, those attending RED MEETING POINT are gaining both practical and strategic knowledge while developing their network.
During interactive sessions, insightful case studies and networking opportunities, the RED MEETING POINT 2023 programme will give participants the tools to further their investment and development strategies

This year's topics


NICHES GO MAINSTREAM

KeyNote Speakers

ANDREEA MORARU
ANDREEA MORARU

EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), Head of Greece & Cyprus

THEODOROS MITRAKOS
THEODOROS MITRAKOS

Economist, Former Deputy Governor, Bank of Greece

NIKOS KONTAROUDIS
NIKOS KONTAROUDIS

Vice Chairman, Hellenic Capital Market Commission

GEORGE ZAVVOS
GEORGE ZAVVOS

President, Hellenic Development Bank

AZIZ FRANCIS
AZIZ FRANCIS

Founder and CEO, Brook Lane Capital

Dominique Moerenhout
Dominique Moerenhout

CEO, EPRA (European Public Real Estate Association),

Dika Agapitidou
Dika Agapitidou

Founder and Director, JLL – Athens Economics Ltd

Theoni Alampasi
Theoni Alampasi

Special Secretary for Private Debt Management, Ministry of Finance Greece

Dimitris Andritsos
Dimitris Andritsos

CEO, Cerved Property Services

Errikos I. Arones
Errikos I. Arones

Chief Executive, Hellenic Properties

Georgios Bakos
Georgios Bakos

Chief Operating Officer / Head of Assets Management, Premia Properties

Ioannis Bitzis
Ioannis Bitzis

Partner, EY Parthenon

Yannis Delikanakis
Yannis Delikanakis

Founding Partner, Southrock

Electra Demi
Electra Demi

REDS S.A., Director of New Investments

Ioannis Ganos
Ioannis Ganos

CEO, Alpha Astika Akinita

Yianna Hormova
Yianna Hormova

Deputy Governor, Public Employment Service (DYPA)

Tassos Iossiphides
Tassos Iossiphides

Partner, Head of Strategy and Transactions, EY Greece

Olga Itsiou
Olga Itsiou

Chief Operating Officer, DIMAND S.A.

Ellie Kakoullou
Ellie Kakoullou

Assistant General Manager Group Real Estate, National Bank of Greece

Panagiotis Kapetanakos
Panagiotis Kapetanakos

CEO, NOVAL PROPERTY

Thanasis Karagiannis
Thanasis Karagiannis

CIO, PRODEA Investments

Aristotelis Karytinos
Aristotelis Karytinos

CEO, PRODEA Investments

Nikos Kountouriotis
Nikos Kountouriotis

Managing Partner, Colliers Greece

Fotis Kourmousis
Fotis Kourmousis

Executive Board Member, HFSF

George Litsas
George Litsas

Founder & CEO , GLP Values

Yannis Lizas
Yannis Lizas

Real Estate Advisory Manager, PwC Greece

Vassilis Maglaras
Vassilis Maglaras

CEO, Thriasio Logistics Center

Tasos Maniadakis
Tasos Maniadakis

CFO, ZOIA

Dimitris Manoussakis
Dimitris Manoussakis

Managing Partner, Savills Hellas

Kostas Markazos
Kostas Markazos

CEO, Premia Properties

Thiresia Messari
Thiresia Messari

CFO/COO , PRODEA Investments

Angela Michalopoulou
Angela Michalopoulou

Director General for RE Portfolio Management, Hellenic Public Properties Company

Theologos Mintzas
Theologos Mintzas

POTAMITISVEKRIS, Partner, Real Estate, Construction & Environmental Law

Eri Mitsostergiou
Eri Mitsostergiou

World Research Director, Savills

Alexandros Moulas
Alexandros Moulas

Senior Commercial Director, LAMDA Development

Jennie Mourousia
Jennie Mourousia

Chief Investment Officer , Noval Property

Ioannis Orfanos
Ioannis Orfanos

Chairman of the Board & Founding Partner, Arbitrage Real Estate

Antonis Panagopoulos
Antonis Panagopoulos

Vice President and CEO, PEARL S.M.S.A

Konstantinos Papageorgiou
Konstantinos Papageorgiou

Managing Director, Papageorgiou Transport & Logistics

Constantin Pechlivanidis
Constantin Pechlivanidis

Chief Property Investment Officer, Premia Properties

Krysta Petropoulou
Krysta Petropoulou

Asset Management Director, OTE Estate

Pavlos Sarantopoulos
Pavlos Sarantopoulos

Director of Asset Management & Development, Alpha Astika Akinita

Georgios Stasinos
Georgios Stasinos

President, Technical Chamber of Greece

Christoforos Stratos
Christoforos Stratos

CEO, Resolute Hellas

Alexandros Ath. Tsiatsiamis
Alexandros Ath. Tsiatsiamis

General Secretary, Municipality of Athens

George Veinoglou
George Veinoglou

Manager, Strategy and Transactions, EY Greece

Dimitris Vlachopoulos
Dimitris Vlachopoulos

Partner, Head of Portfolio & Location Strategy EMEA, C&W

Ioannis Xanthopoulos
Ioannis Xanthopoulos

Chair of RICS Advisory Board Greece, Managing Partner, , Livewise

Ioannis Xylas
Ioannis Xylas

CEO, GEOAXIS

Stelios Zavvos
Stelios Zavvos

Founder, Chairman & CEO, Zeus Capital Management

What you can expect

RED MEETING POINT has been a permanent fixture on the real estate investment calendar for the past 16 years. In that time, we’ve consistently brought together more and more market makers, to discuss the salient happenings in the sector,  both on and off stage.
During the 2 days of experts' debate, interactive sessions, insightful case studies and networking opportunities, the RED MEETING POINT 2023 programme will give participants the tools to further their investment and development strategies.

Schedule

Wednesday 03 May 2023

 AMPHITHEATRE

 AMPHITHEATRE IOANNIS DESPOTOPOULOS

Speakers
Yannis Papadomarkakis, Publisher, RED Magazine
Yannis Papadomarkakis, Publisher, RED Magazine

 AMPHITHEATRE IOANNIS DESPOTOPOULOS

Speakers
George Zavvos, President, Hellenic Development Bank
George Zavvos, President, Hellenic Development Bank

 AMPHITHEATRE IOANNIS DESPOTOPOULOS

Speakers
Dominique Moernhout, CEO, EPRA
Dominique Moernhout, CEO, EPRA

 

Speakers
Nikos Kontaroudis, Vice Chairman, Hellenic Capital Market Commission
Nikos Kontaroudis, Vice Chairman, Hellenic Capital Market Commission

Key benefits: Building occupancy, energy efficiency, environmental benefits, occupants' quality of life, schedule advantages, positive community impact.

Financial Returns On Investment:  Lower operating costs, potential tax incentives, greater leasing opportunities, greater resale value, tax deductions, overall reductions in expenses 

WHERE IS THE VALUE AFTER ALL?

 AMPHITHEATRE IOANNIS DESPOTOPOULOS

Moderators
Theologos Mintzas, Partner, POTAMITISVEKRIS
Theologos Mintzas, Partner, POTAMITISVEKRIS
Panellists
Panagiotis Kapetanakos, CEO, NOVAL PROPERTY
Panagiotis Kapetanakos, CEO, NOVAL PROPERTY
Dimitris Andriopoulos, Chairman & CEO, Dimand S.A.
Dimitris Andriopoulos, Chairman & CEO, Dimand S.A.
Ioannis Orfanos, CoB & Founding Partner, Arbitrage Real Estate
Ioannis Orfanos, CoB & Founding Partner, Arbitrage Real Estate
Thanasis Karagiannis,  CIO, PRODEA Investments
Thanasis Karagiannis, CIO, PRODEA Investments

 AMPHITHEATRE IOANNIS DESPOTOPOULOS

Speakers
Andreea Moraru, Head of Greece  & Cyprus, EBRD
Andreea Moraru, Head of Greece & Cyprus, EBRD

 AMPHITHEATRE IOANNIS DESPOTOPOULOS

Speakers
Aziz Francis, CEO Brook Lane Capital
Aziz Francis, CEO Brook Lane Capital
Moderators
Eri Mitsostergiou, World Research Director, Savills
Eri Mitsostergiou, World Research Director, Savills

Key trends to watch: How will 2023 differ from 2022? 

  • Central themes of 2022—namely, high inflation, potential economic recession, and dislocated asset prices . 
  • Fast-and-furious tightening of monetary conditions. 
  • From rates, to credit, to equities. 
  • Capital markets will likely remain vulnerable in 2023 and volatility will likely persist.
  • Capital remains scarce and expensive. 
  • How  long is the way back to 2%? 
  • How do all these issues affect Real Estate?

 AMPHITHEATRE IOANNIS DESPOTOPOULOS

Moderators
Aristotelis Karytinos, CEO, PRODEA Investments
Aristotelis Karytinos, CEO, PRODEA Investments
Panellists
Dominique Moerenhout, CEO, EPRA
Dominique Moerenhout, CEO, EPRA
Stelios Zavvos, CEO, Zeus Capital Management
Stelios Zavvos, CEO, Zeus Capital Management
Kostas Markazos, CEO, Premia Properties
Kostas Markazos, CEO, Premia Properties
Ioannis Gannos, CEO, Alpha Astika Akinita
Ioannis Gannos, CEO, Alpha Astika Akinita

 

Thursday 04 May 2023

 

 NEW STAGE

Speakers
Yannis Papadomarkakis, Publisher, RED Magazine
Yannis Papadomarkakis, Publisher, RED Magazine

Affordable Housing in Greece Affordable Housing 

THE VIDEO

 NEW STAGE

Speakers
Theodore Mitrakos, Economist, Former Deputy Governor, Bank of Grece
Theodore Mitrakos, Economist, Former Deputy Governor, Bank of Grece

PROJECT: My Home.

  • SPV for vulnerable social groups. 
  • Social Housing rent subsidy cannot exceed €210 per month, irrespective of the composition of the household. 
  • SPV for Sale & Leaseback, Terms & conditions. 
  • Exploitation of exciting stock. 
  • Abandoned homes and buildings owned by Pension & Insurance Funds.
  • Informal Housing & Natural Disasters .

 NEW STAGE

Moderators
Ioannis Bitzis, Partner, EY Parthenon
Ioannis Bitzis, Partner, EY Parthenon
Panellists
Alexandros Ath. Tsiatsiamis, General Secretary, Municipality of Athens
Alexandros Ath. Tsiatsiamis, General Secretary, Municipality of Athens
Georgios Stasinos, President, Technical Chamber of Greece
Georgios Stasinos, President, Technical Chamber of Greece
Yianna Hormova, Deputy Governor, DYPA
Yianna Hormova, Deputy Governor, DYPA
Theoni Alampasi, Special Secretary for Private Debt Management, Ministry of Finance, Greece
Theoni Alampasi, Special Secretary for Private Debt Management, Ministry of Finance, Greece

  • Where are the opportunities for 2023 and beyond? 
  • Size and structure of Greek Private debt
  • REOS Management and Sales
  • Private debt in an institutional investor's portfolio
  • How big is the REO market in Greece 
  • Private capital in the debt market
  • Key market players
  • Pros & Cons in Buying an REO property
  • REO Properties as a Real Estate Investment
  • Pricing and underwriting REO portfolios
  • Exploitation of existing stock

 NEW STAGE

Moderators
Fotis Kourmousis, Executive Board Member, HFSF
Fotis Kourmousis, Executive Board Member, HFSF
Panellists
Ellie Kakoullou, Assistant General Manager Group Real Estate, National Bank of Greece
Ellie Kakoullou, Assistant General Manager Group Real Estate, National Bank of Greece
Christoforos Stratos, CEO, Resolute Hellas
Christoforos Stratos, CEO, Resolute Hellas
Georgios Tomaras, Country Manager Greece & Cyprus, Aura REE
Georgios Tomaras, Country Manager Greece & Cyprus, Aura REE
Yannis Delikanakis, Founding Partner, Southrock
Yannis Delikanakis, Founding Partner, Southrock
Pavlos Sarantopoulos, Director of Asset Management & Development, Alpha Astika Akinita
Pavlos Sarantopoulos, Director of Asset Management & Development, Alpha Astika Akinita

 

  • AMBITIOUS PLANS unveiled for beachside hotels & casinos.
  • LAND USE challenge holds back net zero targets.
  • MAJOR TRANSACTIONS bring dry powder to city hotels and resorts.
  • LABOR scarcity 
  • RE-CAPITALISING. 
  • RE-POSITIONING.
  • RE-PURPOSING.

 NEW STAGE

Moderators
Tassos Iossiphides, Partner, Head of Strategy and Transactions, EY Greece
Tassos Iossiphides, Partner, Head of Strategy and Transactions, EY Greece
Panellists
Angela Michalopoulou, Director General for RE Portfolio Management, HPPC
Angela Michalopoulou, Director General for RE Portfolio Management, HPPC
Ioannis Xylas, CEO, GEOAXIS
Ioannis Xylas, CEO, GEOAXIS
Alexandros Moulas, Senior Commercial Director , LAMDA Development
Alexandros Moulas, Senior Commercial Director , LAMDA Development
Electra Demi, Director of New Investments, REDS S.A.
Electra Demi, Director of New Investments, REDS S.A.

 NEW STAGE

Speakers
Dimitris Vlachopoulos, Partner, Head of Portfolio & Location Strategy EMEA, C&W
Dimitris Vlachopoulos, Partner, Head of Portfolio & Location Strategy EMEA, C&W

  • Changes to investment criteria, funding and market trends act as drivers for investors’ behavior. 
  • The E in ESG dominates investors' thinking, raising a question over the benefits of bundling it with the S and G. 
  • Refinancing with a widening funding gap will see debt funds grow. 
  • BUILDING EFFICIENCY vs  box ticking.
  • RETURN to the workplace… What does it mean for the future of the office? 
  • RE CHALLENGED by bond market.

 NEW STAGE

Moderators
Dimitris Manoussakis, Managing Partner, Savills Hellas
Dimitris Manoussakis, Managing Partner, Savills Hellas
Panellists
George Litsas, Founder & CEO , GLP Values
George Litsas, Founder & CEO , GLP Values
Jennie Mourousia, CΙΟ, NOVAL Property
Jennie Mourousia, CΙΟ, NOVAL Property
Thiresia Messari, CFO/ COO PRODEA Investments
Thiresia Messari, CFO/ COO PRODEA Investments
Errikos I. Arones, Chief Executive, Hellenic Properties
Errikos I. Arones, Chief Executive, Hellenic Properties
Krysta Petropoulou, Asset Management Director, OTE Estate
Krysta Petropoulou, Asset Management Director, OTE Estate

  • THE 6R REINDUSTRALISATION reshoring.
  • RENEWABLES – the implications of the Green Deal.
  • REPLENISHMENT – the ‘S’ of ESG.
  • RESILIENCE – from inventory to operations, and infrastructure and upgrade costs.
  • RESOURCES – the biggest “pain point” for the industry: labor shortages.  
  • REVITALISATION – the redevelopment of old industrial sites.   
  • SPENDING POWER: the real driver of growth.
  • Not everything is ONLINE.

 NEW STAGE

Moderators
Dika Agapitidou, Founder and Director, JLL – Athens Economics Ltd
Dika Agapitidou, Founder and Director, JLL – Athens Economics Ltd
Panellists
Antonis Panagopoulos, Vice President and CEO, PEARL S.M.S.A
Antonis Panagopoulos, Vice President and CEO, PEARL S.M.S.A
Georgios Bakos, COO/ Head of Assets Management, Premia Properties
Georgios Bakos, COO/ Head of Assets Management, Premia Properties
Vassilis Maglaras, CEO, Thriasio Logistics Center
Vassilis Maglaras, CEO, Thriasio Logistics Center
George Veinoglou, Manager, Strategy and Transactions, EY Greece
George Veinoglou, Manager, Strategy and Transactions, EY Greece
Elias Tsiklos, CEO, NOE
Elias Tsiklos, CEO, NOE
Konstantinos Papageorgiou, Managing Director, Papageorgiou Transport & Logistics
Konstantinos Papageorgiou, Managing Director, Papageorgiou Transport & Logistics

 NEW STAGE

Speakers
Valia Politi, ESG Communications Specialist, RE+D Magazine
Valia Politi, ESG Communications Specialist, RE+D Magazine

  • RENTAL SECTOR of Institutional quality.
  • SERVICED LIVING as a trend.
  • RETROFIT towards net zero ambitions.
  • URBAN REGEN: Public funds, private strengths.
  • INCENTIVES: Tax cuts or direct subsidies.

 NEW STAGE

Moderators
Yannis Xanthopoulos, Chair of RICS Advisory Board Greece, Managing Partner, Livewise
Yannis Xanthopoulos, Chair of RICS Advisory Board Greece, Managing Partner, Livewise
Panellists
Dimitris Andritsos, CEO, Cerved Property Services GR
Dimitris Andritsos, CEO, Cerved Property Services GR
Constantin Pechlivanidis, Chief Property Investment Officer, Premia Properties
Constantin Pechlivanidis, Chief Property Investment Officer, Premia Properties
Tasos Maniadakis, CFO, ZOIA
Tasos Maniadakis, CFO, ZOIA
Nikos Kountouriotis, Managing Partner, Colliers Greece
Nikos Kountouriotis, Managing Partner, Colliers Greece
Yiannis Lizas, Manager, Real Estate Advisory, PwC Greece
Yiannis Lizas, Manager, Real Estate Advisory, PwC Greece

 

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The Venue

Athens Conservatoire

The "Athens Conservatoire" is the oldest educational institution for the performing arts in modern Greece, founded as a non-profit organization in 1871.The institution played a significant role in the advancement of music studies in Greece since day one. The building is designed by the famous Greek architect Ioannis Despotopoulos (1903-1992) who holds a prominent position within the modernist architectural movement of the 1930s and the Bauhaus movement, in which he actively participated.

Contact Information

17-19 Rigillis & Vasileos Georgiou B str., 
106 75 ATHENS, GREECE
TEL: +30-210 72 40 673, +30-210 72 11 530, 

REGISTRATION

Registration for RED MEETING POINT comprises two full days of conference sessions, May 03 & 04, 2023.

FREE ATTENDANCE FOR RED SUBSCRIBERS

PLEASE NOTE! AN ACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE EVENT

We will be glad to offer discounts to companies and/or groups (min registration of 2 persons) as well as to ULI, RICS & A.VA.G members.


Individuals

Full Access for Individuals

Business / Groups

Minimum 2 persons

Special Rates

A.VA.G, ULI, RICS members

Free Pass for RED Subscribers

Free Pass for RED Subscribers

Registration for RED BUSINESS FORUM includes only one day of conference sessions, 10 May 2022.

ON LINE ATTENDANCE IS FREE FOR RED SUBSCRIBERS

We are pleased to offer discounts to companies and/or groups (min registration of 2 persons) as well as to ULI, RICS & A.VA.G members.


Individuals

Business / Groups

Minimum 2 persons

Special Rates

ULI, RICS & A.VA.G members

Free Pass for RED Subscribers

Free Pass for RED Subscribers