ULI Netherlands Annual Conference 2025 – Healthy Cities

When

2025-05-28
2025-05-28T11:30:00 - 2025-05-28T19:00:00
Europe/Berlin

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    Where

    The Pulse Will open in a new window Gustav Mahlerlaan 20 Amsterdam 1082 MA NETHERLANDS
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    Pricing

    Pricing Members Non-Members
    Private €195.00 €300.00
    Public/Academic/Nonprofit €150.00 €200.00
    Retired €150.00 N/A
    Student €150.00 €180.00
    Under Age 35 €150.00 €180.00

    Note the conference is at full capacity. The tickets have sold out.

    ULI Netherlands launches the summer season with the Annual Conference 2025. Mark your calendar for Wednesday 28 May. The conference will be held at Cinema the Pulse, a cutting-edge circular building in Amsterdam. 

    Theme 

    In these dynamic times with geopolitical shifts, technological innovations, urbanisation, and climate change, the real estate sector plays a vital role in shaping healthy cities for healthy communities. This year the conference will be centred around the theme of Healthy Cities. Aligning with ULI's vision for resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments, we will address the topic broadly. 

    Confirmed speakers include: 

    • Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Mayor of Eindhoven
    • Jette Cathrin Hopp, Director of Acquisition and Business Development, Snøhetta
    • Astrid Schlüter, CEO, Vesteda
    • Leslie Johnston, CEO, Laudes Foundation
    • Teeuwe Mevissen, Senior Macro Strategist, Rabobank
    • Frank Verwoerd, Head of Research, CBRE Global Investors Europe B.V.

     

    Programme   
    The event is set to begin at 11:00 with a welcoming coffee and will continue until 17:00, followed by networking drinks until 19:00. Attendees can look forward to a blend of plenary sessions featuring distinguished speakers, smaller breakout sessions and an opportunity to participate in the guided tour of the building. 

    The event aims to promote open dialogue and will include keynote presentations alongside intimate sessions with leaders in real estate and urban development from the Netherlands and beyond, supported by ULI's extensive global network of over 45,000 members.

    Some presentations will be conducted in English, while others will be in Dutch. For those who may not speak these languages, real-time translation will be accessible via an app, ensuring everyone can fully participate in the discussions. More information will be shared with the attendees nearer the time. 

     

    Download the programme here.


    How to get there 

    The venue is conveniently located near Amsterdam Zuid train and metro station.

    Registration 

    Join ULI members alongside a professional community of developers, investors, urban planners, designers, public officers, and other influential figures as we shape the future of the built environment to drive transformative community impact worldwide. 

    For partnership or sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to us at [email protected]. 

    Payment Terms: 

    • All bookings must be paid for in advance of the event
    • Invoice payment terms strictly 30 days from the issue date of the invoice
    • If your booking is less than 30 days before the event or payment has not been received by this date, you will be asked to settle the account before being permitted to enter the event
    • Please ensure that your accounts team is aware of our terms to avoid any delays to your on-site registration

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

    • Written cancellation and refund requests received at ULI at least 30 days prior to the event will be awarded a full refund minus a €50 processing fee
    • No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received from 28 April 2025
    • Registration may be transferred to another member of your organisation who is eligible to attend. If necessary, fee adjustments will be made based on ULI membership status
    • Verbal requests for cancellations and refunds will not be accepted: all requests must be made in writing to [email protected]


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    Speakers

    Keynote Speaker

    Jeroen Dijsselbloem

    Mayor of Eindhoven, Eindhoven Municipality

    Jeroen Dijsselbloem (1966) is burgemeester van zijn geboortestad Eindhoven. Vanuit die functie is hij onder andere voorzitter van Stichting Brainport, Metropoolregio Eindhoven en Veiligheidsregio Brabant-Zuidoost. Dijsselbloem was voorheen minister van Financiën (2012-2017), voorzitter van de Eurogroep (2013-2018) en voorzitter van de Raad van Gouverneurs van het Europese Stabiliteitsmechanisme (ESM). Hij studeerde economie aan de Landbouwuniversiteit Wageningen. Na een loopbaan als o.a. beleidsadviseur voor de Tweede Kamerfractie van de PvdA en ambtenaar bij het ministerie van LNV werd hij in 2000 Kamerlid.

    Speaker

    Jette Hopp

    Director of Acquisition & Business Development, Snøhetta

    Growing up multilingual with Norwegian, German and Danish, Jette Cathrin Hopp studied Architecture in the masterclass of Prof. Peter Cook and Prof. Enric Miralles at the Städelschule - Academy of Fine Arts. She is Snøhetta`s director for acquisition and new projects in Europe and UK and part of the executive management of Snøhetta Oslo. Jette has extensive experience in complex both Norwegian and international projects, leading major international project developments and competitions. She regularly lectures at architectural symposia, conferences , international institutions and universities, sharing Snøhetta´s philosophy and design ideas. She is also a jury chair for several architecture competitions and prizes. Jette Hopp is a member of the board of trustees of the Schelling Architecture Foundation and appointed president of the jury for the Italian Architecture Prize in 2021. As a critic, Jette Cathrin Hopp is regularly invited to architecture universities worldwide. She holds a teaching position at the University of Technology and Design, Wismar and is the studio director for Snøhetta Venice Studio, the annual summer school programme. Jette is appointed Member of the Oslo City Architecture Council, Oslo Kommune, Norway and Chair of the Advisory Council on Urban Planning of Kiel Municipality, Germany. Examples of her experience are her role as team leader for the museum project at the King Abdul Aziz Center for Knowledge and Culture in Dharhan, Saudi Arabia, for the Norwegian State Opera and State Ballet in Oslo, Project Director for the Elbtower in Hamburg; Operntower Düsseldorf, Centre Monnaie "OXY" in Brussels, the Roshen Concert Hall in Kiev, as well as piloting sustainability projects in Norway such as Powerhouse One in Trondheim and the concept phase of Powerhouse Kjørbo in Sandvika, the world's first refurbished positive energy building.

    Speaker

    Astrid Schlüter

    CEO, Vesteda

    Astrid Schlüter has been CEO of Vesteda since April 3, 2024. Previously, she was director of operations (COO) at Vesteda for eight years. In September 2013, Astrid started her career at Vesteda as Director Property Management. Before that, she worked for many years at Jacobus Recourt in various management positions. Astrid is an econometrician and after her studies she followed a post-graduate course to become a register controller. "My heart lies in the real estate sector. My core quality is to work together on tangible results from a common vision. In my role as director, I strive for a healthy mix of financial performance, social return and people-oriented leadership."

    Speaker

    Leslie Johnston

    CEO, Laudes Foundation

    As its founding CEO, Leslie Johnston leads the development and execution of Laudes Foundation’s strategy to deliver on its mission to accelerate the transition to a green, fair and inclusive economy. Leslie currently serves on the boards of ImpactEurope (formerly the European VenturePhilanthropy Association) as Chair, Fashion for Good BV, Built by Nature Stichting (as ViceChair), Climate Resilience for All as well as University College London’s Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose Advisory Board. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future of Philanthropy for Climate and Nature. Leslie has over 25 years of management experience across business, entrepreneurship, development, and philanthropy. Previously, she headed C&A Foundation as its first Executive Director, repositioning it as a global catalyst to make fashion a force for good. She served as Executive Director of the Argidius Foundation, Deputy Director for TechnoServe in Africa and a management consultant for McKinsey & Company. Leslie lives in Zug, Switzerland with her husband and two teenage sons.

    Moderator

    Guido Wallagh

    Guido Wallagh has been an independent advisor since 2023, specializing in spatial development, urban renewal, and community engagement. He works with governments, housing corporations, and market players to lead processes, combining strategic vision development with area-focused partnerships. Known for his skill for bringing people and ideas together, Guido is a dynamic chair for symposia, workshops, design studios, and collaborative events. Currently, Guido is contributing to transformative projects such as the urban renewal of Zaandam-Oost, Centrumgebied Kersenboogerd (Hoorn), and Osdorpplein (Amsterdam), as well as developing future-forward visions for Almere Centrum-West and Knowledge Mile Park in Amsterdam. He's also exploring governance solutions for the municipalities of Wormerland, Oostzaan, and Landsmeer. With a history as a partner-advisor at INBO (2008–2022), director at DE LIJN (2001–2008), and an associate professor of urban planning at Utrecht University (2006–2016), Guido's has broad and relevant expertise. He's been a fellow in area development at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate and was part of Stad-Forum, Amsterdam's independent urban development think tank (2014–2021). His leadership extends to cultural boards, including the Van Eesterenmuseum and Stichting Kunstwerk Loods 6.

    Speaker

    Teeuwe Mevissen

    Senior Macrostrateeg, Rabobank

    Teeuwe Mevissen is senior macro strategist at RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets. He serves the (mid-)corporate segment. From this role, he informs corporate clients on a daily basis about current developments in the financial market. Since 2022, he has been Rabobank's China economist. The impact that (geo)political events have on currency and interest rate markets, among others, are of special interest to him. Teeuwe holds a degree in International Economics & Business Studies from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a degree in International Relations & Affairs from Webster University Leiden. He was also on the board of the Young Bankers Association Rotterdam and before that he worked at several other banks in several different treasury positions.

    Speaker

    Frank Verwoerd

    Head of Research, CBRE Investment Management

    Frank Verwoerd is Head of Research bij CBRE en per 1 januari 2025 onderdeel van het bestuur van CBRE Nederland. Frank studeerde cum laude af op de opleiding Real Estate Studies aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Na enkele jaren gewerkt te hebben bij het Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw, heeft Frank bij verschillende vastgoedadviseurs gewerkt altijd in de rol als hoofd van de onderzoeksafdeling. In zijn werk is hij contant op zoek naar de laatste consumenten- en bedrijfstrends om deze door te vertalen naar hoe dit steden en dorpen naar de toekomst toe kan gaan veranderen. Ook houdt hij zich dagelijks bezig met de economische veranderingen in de wereld en hoe deze veranderingen invloed hebben op de kapitaalstromen op de Nederlandse vastgoedmarkt.