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The starting point for bold decisions. 💡 EXPO REAL is where industry leaders gather to spark ideas, explore opportunities, and discuss the future of investment. 💸 More than just a trade fair, it’s a platform for innovation and progress, where the future is shaped. 🚀 #EXPOREAL #tradefair #realestate #shapingthefuture #innovation

#EXPOREAL has officially kicked off! Will we see you there? Our expert team will be on hand to answer your questions 🤝 📍 Let's meet in Hall 2 – Stand 134 Sven Lemmes, David De Wolf, Petar Timotić Visit our website for more info and to arrange a meeting ➡️ https://ow.ly/SkWa50TFn8Q #ColliersBelgium #CapitalMarkets #RealEstate #RealEstateInvestment #SustainableInvesting

You ask - we answer! 💪 In the current phase, we are receiving various questions from exhibitors about the upcoming #EXPOREAL2024. 💬 Patrizia Fritz, Exhibition Manager, answers the most frequently asked questions. Do you have more questions? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ #EXPOREAL #property #realestate

FAQ #EXPOREAL in under a minute. 🏢🏭🏟🏘 Are you part of the real estate market in #Romania and the Republic of #Moldova? Then EXPO REAL (Messe München) is the place to be in October. ℹ️ Still some spots available also in the Joint Romanian Booth. Feel free to ask Mariana Ciotau, Ionut Oprea or myself more details! We would love to talk to you! #AHKRomania #PartnerforBusiness #PartnerforFairs #realestate #newbusiness #newmarkets #nearshoring #cee

REGISTER: https://ow.ly/jQVK50Tt4z0 What forces are shaping tomorrow's real estate landscape? On October 7 and 8, Petra Blazkova, Daniel Mahoney and Alex Edds will join Real Asset Media’s industry-leading panel discussions in their International Investors Lounge at EXPO REAL (Messe München). They will discuss the trends shaping the real estate market over the next year, next steps for our industry's sustainability progress and Europe's hotspots for logistics operators. #InvestingTodayForTomorrow #EXPOREAL

The digital transformation and the real estate industry go hand in hand. The possibilities are limitless! Just think of smart buildings to save energy, virtual tours with clients, automated risk assessments, real-time data on property performance and market conditions and so much more. ➡️ Discover a whole universe of innovations at Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL. #EXPOREAL #EXPOREAL2024 #TransformAndBeyond #Digitalization

What an inspiring and thought-provoking event! Last week's Insights Summit delivered exceptional perspectives, fueled by the debut of The Independents’ white paper, “Luxury’s Great Reset.” The discussions, expertly moderated by the brilliant Recho Omondi, delved into pivotal topics shaping the future of luxury. Insights shared by industry leaders, including the remarkable Megan Wells, Lissy von Schwarzkopf, Ed Warren, Tracy Romulus, and Heidi Bivens, illuminated how luxury brands can thrive in a changing landscape. Key themes included: ☑️ How luxury brands can act as both broadcasters and publishers to engage audiences. ☑️ The development of luxury IP across multi-format entertainment ecosystems. ☑️ Strategies for leveraging entertainment formats to deepen community connections and brand loyalty. ☑️ Why investing in entertainment content is not just an opportunity but a necessity for future growth. A special shoutout to Megan Wells for her invaluable insights on the future of brands' role in entertainment and culture, which underscored the importance of innovation and creativity in this evolving space. The summit was a powerful reminder of how luxury brands must adapt, innovate, and embrace storytelling to connect with audiences in meaningful, enduring ways. #futureofmarketing #storytelling #retailinnovation

🚀 Backbone at EXPO REAL 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of Real Estate 🚀 What a week at EXPO REAL (Messe München) 2024! 🎉 With over 40,000 participants from 75 countries 🌍 and 1,778 exhibitors 🏢, it’s clear that the real estate industry is gearing up for a bold transformation. Our Backbone team engaged with prospects, clients, and industry leaders while deepening our understanding of the market. As Top 20 Finalists in the Impact Awards 🏆, we left even more motivated for what’s ahead. Key themes? Digitalization 💻, sustainability 🌱, and the urgent need to innovate 🔨. It’s clear—real estate’s future isn’t just about adapting; it’s about transforming. We’re excited to be part of that journey! A massive thank you to everyone we connected with—we’re already looking forward to what comes next. 🙌 #ExpoReal #RealEstateInnovation #PropTech #Backbone

🌍💼 Scaling International Growth: A Strategic Pivot for Legacy and Emerging Brands ✈️📈 Two recent announcements have surprised the (sports) business landscape, showcasing a growing trend: heritage and premium brands seeking external investors to accelerate their international expansion ... 👜 Dbjourney's collaboration with LVMH Luxury Ventures : The Scandinavian brand, known for its minimalist, functional luggage and backpacks, announced LVMH's investment to drive its global growth. This partnership aligns Db Journey with a powerhouse renowned for scaling iconic brands https://lnkd.in/dF2ewVTx. .  🥽 uvex group potentially joining forces with Private Equity: The German protective and sports gear brand, is reportedly in discussions to be acquired by a private equity firm. The move would provide the capital and strategic expertise needed to scale beyond European markets https://lnkd.in/dii-5KDa . 🧐 Key Takeaways: 🌍 Global Growth Requires Scale: In today’s competitive landscape, even well-established brands need external resources to penetrate international markets effectively. Capital, supply chain optimization, and regional expertise are vital to scaling successfully. 💡 Strategic Investors Bring More Than Money: Partnerships like Db Journey and LVMH connect brands to ecosystems offering distribution networks, marketing know-how, and operational synergies. Similarly, private equity brings growth acceleration capabilities. 🚀 A Growing Trend Across Industries: external investment is becoming a strategic necessity, not just a nice-to-have, for growth-focused brands.  ⚠️ The Risk of Staying Independent: Brands holding out on external investment may struggle to compete, particularly in markets requiring rapid innovation and localized strategies. 🤔 Is This the New Norm? While the "go-it-alone" approach worked for brands in the past, the increasing complexity of global markets—paired with consumer demand for fast delivery, premium experiences, and localized products—makes it harder to achieve sustainable growth without external backing. Whether it’s luxury investors like LVMH or private equity firms specializing in operational turnarounds, aligning with the right partner can unlock immense potential. #Luxury #SportingGoods #PrivateEquity #InternationalBusiness #StrategicGrowth #CommercialExcellence pics: uvex sports, handelsblatt & DbJourney

UPDATE ON OUR SUMMIT Technology and creativity: New paradigms and rules of the game We are very excited to welcome Jonathan Siboni as one of our keynote speakers. Jonathan Siboni will explain how Luxurynsight uses AI to make predictions about luxury brands’ retail sales in a given boutique using their data, that of competitors and traffic and consumer profiles shopping in the given location. If the number is too high, it could be a sign that many sales are actually made for other markets, or the so-called “grey market”. Luxurynsight’s AI model is also used to analyze price fluctuations due to foreign exchange and to make tourist purchase predictions.  We can't wait to listen to him. He's such a talented speaker.   Jonathan Siboni, an almunus of our Summit, is the founder and CEO of Luxurynsight, a company specialized in business intelligence on the fashion, luxury and beauty industries. Winner of the Vivatech BPI France 2021 prize, Luxurynsight provides strategic data analysis services to eight of the world’s top 10 luxury groups. Jonathan is regularly interviewed by many different media and teaches at SciencesPo Paris, ESSEC, Paris Dauphine, ESCP and Universita Cattolica. More information about the "Luxury at the Summit" by Miss Tweed : https://lnkd.in/ez83jU2J We have nearly no hotel rooms left. Only a few. Those interested in coming need, need to register here: https://lnkd.in/edynhCqy #luxury #fashion #ecommerce #AI Pierre Denis Gilles Babinet Bernard Gault Lou DANA Victor Gavrilov Sophy Rindler Sandrine Deveaux (Mathieu) Clarisse REILLE Christophe REILLE Sylvie Freund-Pickavance Primoz Artac Julien Fortuit Fabienne Lupo Maximilien URSO Amélie Fourcadier Charif Debs Adam Sebba Christopher Swasbrook Michelle D'ancona André Terrail Olivier Abtan Sabine Demri Olivier Martinez Raul CRUZ BONILLA Michelle D'ancona David Krief Neil Lawrence Miguel Seabra Jonathan Siboni Olivier Salomon Lauren Carter Gilles Babinet Joel Hazan Euan Rellie Anja Bergant Spiroski