As the “internet of things” (IoT), the “cloud,” mobile devices, and, more recently, 5G have expanded the potential for innovation, market attention turned toward new applications for the untapped market of the real estate industry. Proptech: Changing the Way Real Estate is Done explores the level and profile of real estate companies’ most recent activity—within roughly the last three years—in integrating the quickly growing and changing property technology (proptech) industry.

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Peter Ballon, global head of real estate for CPP Investments, has been appointed as the new ULI Global Chair. Ballon will serve on a voluntary basis for a two-year term and will provide member leadership as the Institute focuses on three new global mission priorities: decarbonisation, education, and housing. Find out more.

Catch up on the latest news from around ULI Europe with the July 2021 issue of the monthly newsletter, including the latest changes to ULI Europe leadership positions, National Council Annual Conference recaps, topical and essential research, the latest episodes of the Young Leaders podcast, details of our upcoming webinar programme, and the latest updates from our National Councils. Read the newsletter here. 

As a ULI member, you now have full access to ULI-produced podcasts from around the world on Knowledge Finder. Find out how some of the most prominent and emerging multidisciplinary industry leaders are shaping their cities and the future of the industry as they share their insights and lessons learned. Explore Podcasts.

Four students from the London Business School have emerged victorious in the final of the pan-European virtual real estate competition, which challenged teams to present their vision of a future workplace, based on the redevelopment of an office site in Amsterdam. The winning students will each receive a one-year ULI membership, a fast track to Hines’ internship programme, a guided tour of a live Hines project, and participation in project meetings in Hines’ European offices. Find out more.