28-29 October 2009
Palau de la Musica Catalana
Barcelona, Spain

The Urban Investment Network Summit brought together nearly 150 of Europe's top advisors, lenders, developers, investors, and city representatives for two days of public-private collaboration.  In an open exchange of ideas, information, and experience, Summit speakers and attendees discussed the most pressing issues for urban investment in Europe. 

Conference Summary Report
Summit Brochure
Summit Paper
Photos of the Event
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The Urban Investment Network Summit at the Petit Palau de la Música, Barcelona

Programme Overview & Speaker Presentations

Introduction and welcome from the Mayor of Barcelona

09.00  Introduction to the agenda of the Summit - 'Setting the Stage' - Urban Investment Network and the Summit Paper
Greg Clark, Senior Fellow, ULI EMEA

The Agenda (10 Principles) of the Urban Investment Network
Menno Maas, CEO ING Real Estate Development

09.30  After the Crunch:  The Future of Urban Investment in Europe
Alexander Otto, CEO, ECE Projektmanagement & Chairman, ULI Europe
Jordi William Carnes, Deputy Mayor, City of Barcelona
Andrea Tinagli, Head of Product Development for Southern Europe, JESSICA Task Force, EIB
Enrique Fuentes, Head of Market Studies & Analysis Business Unit, Ferovial
Olivier Piani, CEO, Allianz Real Estate

Alexander Otto's presentation:  "After the crunch:  the future of urban investment in Europe"
Andrea Tinagli's presentation:  "Contribution from the JESSICA initiative"
Enrique Fuentes' presentation: "Financing of transport infrastructure post credit cris: view of a private developer"

10.40  Interactive Voting

10.50  Concurrent Sessions

i.  Making Urban Development Pay its Own Way
Andrew Carter, Director, Rocket Science
Francesca Medda, Lecturer, University College London
Joern Walter, Chief Planning Director, City of Hamburg
Ray Mills, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Jan Maarten de Vet, Managing Director, ECORYS

Francesca Medda's presentation:  "An innovative finance approach to transport infrastructure investment"
Stuart Howie's presentation:  "Accelerated development zones:  the story so far..."
Jan Maarten de Vet's presentation:  "Are we really learning?"

ii. Investment Catalysts: What Will Work for Cities Now?
Bill Kistler, President, ULI EMEA
Debra Mountford, Senior Policy Analyst and Manager, OECD LEED Programme
Mateu Hernández, CEO Economic Promotion, City of Barcelona
Michael Goldenberg, Director of Spain and Group Corporate Director, Value Retail

Michael Goldenberg's presentation:  "Investment catalysts:  what will work for cities now?"

iii. A Shared Destiny - Making Collaboration Work in the Aftermath of the Crisis
Greg Clark, Senior Fellow, ULI
Dave Anderson, Director of City Development, Edinburgh City Council
Menno Maas, CEO, ING REal Estate Development
Klaus Droste, Managing Director, Global Corporate Finance, Deutsche Bank
Annius Hoornstra, Adjunct Director, City of Amsterdam Development Corporation

Annius Hoornstra's presentation:  "Making collaboration work in the aftermath of the crisis"
Dave Anderson's presentation:  "Edinburgh's approach"


Menno Maas, Steering Committee Chair of the ULI Urban Investment Network

12.00  Coffee Break & Press Conference

12.30  The SUMMIT Debate:  Setting the Agenda for Urban Investment in Europe

13.15  Interactive Voting Session

13.30  Networking Lunch

15.00  INFO BURST: Urban Investment Network
Jordi Sacristán Adria, Marketing and Communications Director, Barcelona 22@
Gert-Joost Peek, Research Director, ING Real Estate Development

15.15  A Global View - Lessons from Asia and North America
Jeffrey Steiner, Past President & CEO, TEDCO
Patrick Phillips, CEO, Urban Land Institute
Tim Bellman, Head of Research & Strategy, ING Real Estate Investment Management

Patrick Phillips' presentation: Lessons from North America

16.15  INFO BURST: JESSICA
Andrea Tinagli, Head of Product Development for Southern Europe, JESSICA Task Force, EIB

Andrea Tinagli's presentation:  "New sources of investment:  JESSICA and urban development funds"

16.30  See the Future - Ask the Giants
Michael Spies, Senior Managing Director, Tishman Speyer
Ric Lewis, Chief Executive and Chairman, Tristan Captial Partners
Valentino Castellani, Former Mayor of Turin
Joan Clos, Former Mayor of Barcelona

Valentino Castellani's presentation:  "The case of Torino"

17.30  Drinks Reception

The Urban Investment Network Steering Committee