All timings are local
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Breakfast and Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM | Introduction and overview | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Expanding the Investment Horizon – Life Science and Social Housing Presentation Broadening the real estate investment horizon to include life science and social housing allows investors to access sectors with promising growth potential and positive societal impact. We will explore the current state and future opportunities in these sectors, showcasing how they can contribute to a well-rounded and impactful investment strategy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Divergent Paths at an Inflection Point Keynote In light of the increasing challenges posed by climate change, the real estate sector must adopt a proactive stance on resilience. Utilizing climate data provides essential insights into the physical risks associated with climate change, enabling informed decision-making from the earliest stages of planning and development. Prioritizing resilience from the beginning is vital to ensure our infrastructure can endure extreme weather events and long-term environmental changes, such as rising sea levels and higher temperatures. This forward-thinking approach adopted by “Zurich Resilience Solutions” not only safeguards property values but also promotes community sustainability, exemplifying leadership in adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Networking Coffee Break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Digital Infrastructure and Related Critical Real Assets Strategies Presentation With data centres and related physical and virtual digital infrastructure increasingly regarded as Critical National Infrastructure, we examine the prevailing strategies, obstacles and opportunities in existing key data centre hubs and other prospective locations in Europe and selective cities on other continents. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Networking Topic and speakers to be confirmed |
Venue
Zurich Insurance Group Head Office
The Quai Zurich Campus
Alfred-Escher-Strasse 45
CH-8002 Zurich
T: +41 44 625 25 25