Ten months before the start of MIPIM Horizons, to be held from 2 to 4 December 2008, in the “Palais des Festivals” in Cannes, almost 1,000m² of exhibition space have already been sold to companies drawn from 13 countries. Some 500 investors and 2,500 real estate professionals are expected to attend the inaugural MIPIM Horizons.

Greece, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Romania, Turkey, Russia, Bulgaria and Serbia are already strongly positioned at MIPIM Horizons where a substantial number of developers, local authorities, investment companies, international consultants and well-known estate agents are expected. Confirmed exhibitors include: Agidel Group, Anchor Group, Becar Realty group, BG & K GMBH, Bremond, Colliers International, De Yturbe Arquitectos, Development Solutions, Future SC Real Estate, Imobrisa Lda, Invest in Macedonia, LP Ellinas Group, Michaniki, More International Invest., Moscow Region, Oao Kompaniya Muzei, Oriental Real Estate, Panhol Developments, Parkridge Holdings Lyd, Qube, SC Perfect Casa Intermed., DSC Promsvyazedvizhimost, Regatta Imobiliare, Rekk-Construction, and Ultimate Holdings. Recognized associations in the sector, such as EPRA, FIABCI, SIPA, INREV, ADIT, AFIRE, SECOVI, ADI, APITISIAR, and VERSIVO will also be attending.

While MIPIM’s goal is to provide a general, global showcase for the international property industry, focused strongly on office real estate, MIPIM Horizons is an event dedicated to countries and regions with a very high development potential. Eastern & Central Europe, Russia, Africa, Central Asia, Turkey, the Middle East and Latin America will be core players at the MIPIM Horizons, and the exhibition floor will welcome a considerable number of large-scale projects with a strong emphasis on residential property, hotel and tourism real estate, which are developing extremely dynamically in these regions.

The positive reaction to MIPIM Horizons is summed up by Julian Josephs, FIABCI World President 2007-2008: "MIPIM Horizons corresponds perfectly to the needs of the multidisciplinary membership of the International Real Estate Federation FIABCI." For Jim Fetgatter, Chief Executive of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate, "The addition of MIPIM Horizons adds a convenient and efficient vehicle for investors interested in these rising and growing markets. Attendance at MIPIM Horizons should be a critical part of a strategy to access these emerging regions.”

Given the scale of these regions, it was a natural decision to hold a dedicated, informative event that exposes and deepens their specific needs. Fast growing countries are of particular interest to the community of international real estate investors who are constantly in search of further, more actionable information. MIPIM Horizons will provide an unrivalled platform for these future markets, with more than 130 workshops held on stands, “Speed Matching” sessions presenting prestigious projects, and regional focus discussions featuring recognized experts.

“International investors are always looking for new opportunities around the world, and MIPIM Horizons will act as a bridge between them and regions with promising investment potential. The future of real estate is emerging in these parts of the world,” said Nathalie Depetro, Director of MIPIM Horizons.

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