Preliminary program*
Morning coffee & Registration
Botev Hall & FoyerOfficial opening: Public & Private – capitalizing on synergies
Levski HallIntegrated approach in the quest for modern and sustainable urban development
Keynote session: REsolving urban challenges
Levski HallStrategic planning and contemporary urban development approach – the role and key priorities of Sofia Municipality Urban Planning and Development Unit
Holistic perspective towards emerging urban ecosystems
Levski HallUrban planning and design with commitment to people, culture, and ecosystems
Discussion panel 1: Urban development, regeneration & masterplanning
Levski HallCreating multifunctional, open, vibrant places for living, working and modern lifestyle experiences. Key pillars and visionary practices driving sustainable urban transformation
Arch. Ljubo Georgiev
Deputy Mayor
Sofia Municipality
Louis Becker
Global Design Principal
Henning Larsen Copenhagen
Atanas Garov
Founder and Managing Partner
Garitage Investment Management
Adina Welsh
Executive director Bulgaria
Raiffeisen Property Holding International
Hristo Angelkov
Managing Partner
Bulgaria Sotheby’s International Realty
Arch. Tsvetan Petrov
Managing Director
IPA
Arch. Vessela Valtcheva-McGee
Director Market Development CEE
GBCI Europe
Nurhan Redjeb Moderator
Urbanist
Place Make
Networking coffee break
Botev Hall & FoyerKeynote session: Mixed-use evolution
Levski HallBuilding urban value through integrated mixed-use as a long-term capital strategy in CEE
Keynote session: Lessons from Italy's premium residential market
Levski HallGlobal demand, cross-border dynamics and the evolution of luxury living formats
Keynote session: Hybrid operational models for functional integration in residential developments
Levski HallSell, JVs, owner-operator, lease, management contracts – the operating model is the deal: structuring residential investments across capital and operations
Discussion panel 2: Mixed-use behind the scene
Levski HallIntegrating sports, retail, workspace, education and entertainment in mixed-use projects. How are the diverse functional units adding value and enhancing the living environment?
David Davidov
Managing Partner
Garitage Park
Rosi Pachilova
Associate Partner & Design Strategy Consultant
Foster + Partners
Maximilian Mendel
Managing Partner
SPHERE Asset Management
Kamila Kasprzak
Associate Director, Corporate Finance & Living Services | CEE
Colliers
Borislav Tochevski
Co-owner
Green District/Domex
Radoslav Kotlarov
Managing director
GBS Invest
Miroslav Toshkin
Managing Director
MD Capital
Minka Angelova
Manager, Expansion and Real Estate Asset Management
Fantastico Group
Rumen Velichkov
Commercial Director
Residential Park Lozen
Georgi Kirov Moderator
Partner and Director of Investment Consulting Services
Colliers
Networking lunch & cocktails
Botev Hall & FoyerKeynote session: Economy of living - Bulgaria and CEE
Levski HallShaping the housing market landscape. Economy, eurozone, policies, capital, income - current perspectives for the fundamentals in the residential market sustainability formula
Project showcase: The future of mixed-use living
Levski HallShaping the next generation of urban experience through premium architecture, wellbeing, nature and social infrastructure
Sky Towers: Elevating the Urban Experience by PSS Construction
Levski HallIntegrating density, public realm, and lifestyle functions into a new-generation multifunctional landmark
Discussion panel 3: Next-gen multifamily residential - from living space to living place
Levski HallMixed-use multifamily residential buildings and the new generation residential product
Svetoslav Dinev
Partner, Sales & Marketing
NEW TOWER, Varna
Bogomil Nikolov
Manager
BG REI, GORA
Lazarina Avramova
Regional Manager
beSOLD
Arch. Atanas Tankov
Founder and managing director
AVATON DEVELOPMENT
Arch. Nikolay Dikov
Co-founder
DNA Design
Krasimir Dzhambazov
Commercial Director
New estates
Yavor Perduhov Moderator
Real Estates Manager
Forton Homes
Networking coffee & cocktails
Botev Hall & FoyerKeynote session: Designing the future of premium living
Levski HallHow branded residences drive culture, capital, and communities
Keynote session: Branded residences in Europe - global momentum, local market dynamics
Levski HallAs branded residences accelerate globally, Europe continues to mature as a high‑value, brand‑driven market. This presentation analyses European supply, brand mix, pricing premiums and buyer demand within a global context, offering practical insights for developers targeting the region.
Discussion panel 4: High-end residential & Branded Residences - a modern response to premium living demand
Levski HallWhat potential does the Bulgarian market offer? Providing service in residential – where are the challenges and the solutions for maintaining luxury hotel-like standards?
Louis Keighley
Head of Global Residential Development Consultancy
Savills Head Office, London
Giovanni de Niederhäusern
SVP Architecture & Product Design
Pininfarina
Diletta Giorgolo S.
Head of Residential Italy
Sotheby's International Realty
Lachezar Todorov
Operating Director, Tourism
Terra Way Investment Group
Konstantin Bobchev
Managing partner
Smart Consultants
Ralitsa Tsenova
Executive Director
Home2U
Victoria Stanimirova
JAZU by Hamachi
Rene Gourmet Group
arch. Elitsa Panayotova Moderator
Managing Partner
United Master Architects
Networking cocktails
Botev Hall & Foyer
*This is a preliminary program, and the organizers reserve the right to make changes.



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