38th FIABCI Global Business Summit
Overview
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. YOU CAN REGISTER ONSITE AT THE EVENT VENUE, THE NH GENT BELFORT HOTEL IN GHENT, BELGIUM, ON 4 & 5 DECEMBER 2019.
As the world becomes more urban and population expands, so does the need to build. But buildings alone generate nearly 40% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. Making cities more sustainable, one green building at a time, is thus more urgent than ever.
From planning to design, construction to operation, adopting greener practices have multiple environmental, economic, and social benefits. Under the theme “Green Buildings and Innovative Urban Planning”, the 38th FIABCI Global Business Summit will dive into the processes that will help all professionals from the real estate industry to design a more sustainable path towards fulfilling the needs of the present without compromising the future.
It seems only fitting that the summit takes place in Ghent, a young and dynamic Belgian city that has rightfully earned its green credentials over the years with a progressive approach to sustainable living. Through social and property tours, participants will have the chance to explore the city and understand why it has been a finalist for the European Green Capital Award for two years running.
The exciting program of this year’s edition of the FIABCI Global Business Summit also features panel discussions, forums, trainings, workshops and a start-up pitch that are sure to deepen one’s knowledge about green buildings and the innovative tools available to take sustainability goals to the next level.
Agenda
- Reception / Registration
- Panorama of Belgian Real Estate Market
- "Official Opening Ceremony"
- Keynote - "Green Buildings and Innovative Urban Planning"
- "Mayor of Ghent's Welcome Remarks"
- Coffee Break
- "Energy Efficiency for Buildings & Constructions"
- Presentations followed by panel discussion
- Networking Lunch ($)
- Lunch break
- Entertainment
- "FIABCI Regional Division Forum"
- Green Buildings and Innovative Urban Planning - Geographical Overview
- "Start up pitching"
- 10 presentations (10 slides x 20 seconds each)
- Coffee Break
- Workshops - Energy Efficiency
- 3 options: 1. Greening investment 2. Digital Solutions 3. Business cases
- Social Tours $
- Boat Trip and Evening at "Il Trovatore"
Speakers
Erik Ubels
The Edge
Netherlands
Ursula Hartenberger
RICS
Belgium
Jan Von Mallinckrodt
Union Investment
Germany
Véronique Pappe
Construction 21
France
Marika Frenette
WIGWAM Conseil
France
Pascal Chazal
Hors-Site
France
Marc Campesi
Diagonale Concept
France
Sébastien Delpont
Greenflex
France
Salma Lasri
RenoWatt
Belgium
Francis Schwall
Neobuild
Luxembourg
Céline Jullien
BetterEnergy
France
Christophe Dumas
La VilleE+
France
Mathias De Clercq
Mayor of Ghent
Belgium
Rob Vleugels
Multimasters
Belgium
Jurgo Preden
Thinnect
Estonia
Rui Teixeira
Heaboo
Portugal
Jamie Scott
BeOn
Portugal
Ewald Rietberg
ThermoSmart
Netherland
Kent Samuelsson
Samster
Sweden
Jakub Lubonski
Bin-e
Poland
Alius Paulionka
Busto
Sweden
Timothée Le Quesne
Energy Square
France
Panu Pasanen
Bionova
Finland
Ben Gill
Bioregional
France
Christiana Hageneder
PEEB
Belgium
Gbenga Ismail
RICS/Ismail & Partners
Nigeria
Régis Mayer
Ministry of Ecological and InclusiveTransition
France
Roland Hunziker
France
Switzerland
Fabrizio Varriale
RICS
UK
Terry R. Dunkin
Dunkin Real Estate Advisors
USA
Lily Chang Li
Treasure Dragon Corp
Taiwan
Susan Greenfield
Brown Harris Stevens
USA
Luca Bigliardi
PRINCIPIOATTIVO
Italy
LOGISTICS
NH GENT BELFORT
Registration Area, Conferences and Meeting Rooms
NH GENT BELFORT
NH Gent Belfort has been chosen as the main venue of the 38th FIABCI Global Business Summit. In a city brimming with history at every corner, the NH Gent Belfort balances Ghent's past with a healthy dose of refined Belgian Modernity. Firmly in Ghent's city center, the hotel stands next to the Belfry, a bell tower dating to the 14th century and an enduring symbol of Ghent's independence.
Visit WebsiteWithin a few city blocks, other city sites are a short walk away including Stadhuis (the Town Hall), Gravensteen, a castle from the Middle Ages, Korenmarkt and Graslei Harbor. The hotel is also located in close proximity to performing arts venues.
Brasserie The Foyer
Social Tour on Friday 6 December
Brasserie The Foyer
Restaurant on the first floor of the impressive municipal theatre NTGent serving Belgian-French cuisine.
Visit WebsiteBalcony terrace with a lovely view of St Bavo’s Cathedral and the Belfry.
PREPARE YOUR TRIP
Visas for Belgium are not required by nationals of EU/ EEA countries, regardless of the purpose and/or length of stay.
Citizens from the following countries can visit without a visa for Belgium for up to 90 days within a six-month period: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Grenada, Guatemala, Holy See (Vatican State City), Honduras, Hong Kong, Japan, Kiribati, Macao, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela.
* For Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Israel, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine citizens: visa exemption only applies to holders of biometric passports. Some restrictions on the type of biometric passport are applied, please contact the nearest embassy to check the requirements.
* For Taiwanese: visa exemption only applies to holders of passports issued by Taiwan which include an identity card number.
Travellers who need a visa are advised to contact the nearest embassy to check the requirements for Belgium visas.
For visitors who are unsure, you are advised to contact the embassy to check requirements for Belgium visas.
Source: Belgian Immigration Office
Registration fees
Online registration before 15th November 2019:
FIABCI Members - 250 EUR
FIABCI Young Professionals / Students - 150 EUR
Non-FIABCI Members - 350 EUR
Accompanying Persons (non professional attendees) - 150 EUR
Online registration after 16th November 2019:
FIABCI Members - 350 EUR
FIABCI Young Professionals / Students - 200 EUR
Non-FIABCI Members - 450 EUR
Accompanying Persons (non professional attendees) - 150 EUR
EDGE Expert Training:
FIABCI Members - 125 EUR
Non-FIABCI Members - 150 EUR
Ticketed events:
Business Networking Lunch - 50 EUR
Boat Trip and Evening at "Il Trovatore" - 65 EUR
Chocolate Workshop followed by Dinner at Brasserie De Foyer - 110 EUR
Belfry Tour followed by Dinner at Brasserie De Foyer - 85 EUR
Farewell Dinner - 150 EUR
DISCOVER & NETWORK
EDGE Expert Training (Ticketed course)
Wednesday 4 December from 9:00 to 17:30 - Limited number of participants
EDGE Expert Training
EDGE Experts are accredited by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. Get the opportunity of being able to work on a new green building certification scheme that is available in 150 countries around the world. EDGE Experts encourage the construction sector to design and build green by serving as trusted and experienced advisors. They bring their skills, insights and thorough understanding of the EDGE software to instill confidence that a project is certifiably green. EDGE Experts are required to have a higher education qualification in a construction industry-related field, or three years’ experience and a higher education qualification of any kind. Your CV will be requested for validation.
Visit WebsiteTo become an EDGE Expert, you will need to participate for the full day of training. Please note that you will need to use your laptop. After you have taken this course, you will have the information you need to take the EDGE Expert exam. The exam is run by Prometric and costs $100. You will be provided with the ID number and with the EDGE Expert training certificate of attendance , which will allow you to take the exam (even online) within two months. Once you pass the exam, you will become an accredited EDGE Expert through the International Finance Corporation. You will be provided with more information on the exam and accessing your exam ID during the course. --- Course fees: FIABCI Members - 125 EUR ǀ Non-FIABCI Members - 150 EUR
THE CENTRALE AND DOK NOORD
Friday 6 December from 14:00 to 17:00 - included in standard package
THE CENTRALE AND DOK NOORD
The ‘Centrale’ is an electricity plant. We are going to visit the old part with the protected turbine hall and the current power station. The visit to the classified old power station (1925) can exceptionally be extended with a visit to the operational power station which is also the heart of the Ghent district heating, which was already started in 1958. This visit requires good mobility from the visitors because there are a lot of stairs to do.
Visit WebsiteDok Noord: just north of Dampoort, a new commercial and shopping centre has erected at a former industrial site. The Oude Dokken are located in the northern part of Ghent, between the junction of the Gent-Dampoort station and the Muide district. The principles of the design: • transverse guidance of building strips and extra transverse canals, allowing more residents and visitors to enjoy water and greenery • sufficient and varied open spaces, parks and squares • landmarks on the Dampoort and the Houtdok, as gates to the project area • functional diversity in the urban design. Three pedestrian and bicycle bridges are being built to ensure that the new neighborhood can be easily connected to the existing urban fabric. Thanks to these bridges, the water becomes a binder instead of a physical boundary.
Boat Trip and evening at "Il trovatore" (Ticketed event)
Thursday 5 December from 18:00 to 19:00 (Boat Trip) and from 19:00 to 23:00 (Il Trovatore)
Boat Trip and evening at "Il trovatore"
See the city from the water! Take a boat trip and enjoy historic Ghent with its wealth of museums, medieval streets and 12th century architecture. No better time to do this as during winter evenings when the whole city is lit up. It's like floating in a fairy tale.
Visit WebsiteAfter the boat trip it's time to head off to "il Trovatore" crypt, very conveniently located underneath the venue hotel NH. This is a truly unique location. Time to mix and mingle with old and new FIABCI friends and to enjoy a Belgian night filled with good food, excellent beers and great music. Ticket fee: 65 EUR including the boat trip, Belgian finger food & music in a wonderful setting. Please note that for this event there is a limited number of participants and tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis.
Chocolate Workshop followed by Dinner at Brasserie De Foyer (SOLD OUT!)
Friday 6 December from 17:00 to 21:30
Chocolate Workshop followed by Dinner at Brasserie De Foyer (TICKETED EVENT)
SOLD OUT !!! Please contact FIABCI HQ if you are interested in being included in the waiting list. Chocolate Workshop Ghent at La Maison 12 – learn about, smell, make and taste the best Belgian chocolate in Ghent. Isn’t this something you’ve always wanted to do? Mia & Hendrik will give you a warm welcome in their atelier. Indulge yourself for two hours and learn more about the history of chocolate and how it is made. And….how you can make your own! After finishing this chocolate workshop, you can officially call yourself a real ‘chocolatier.’
Visit WebsiteAfter the workshop will follow a Dinner at the Brasserie De Foyer. Please note that for this event there is a limited number of participants and tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis. Ticket fee: 110 EUR including the workshop and the dinner.
Belfry Tour followed by Dinner at Brasserie De Foyer (TICKETED EVENT)
Friday 6 December from 17:30 to 21:30
Belfry Tour followed by Dinner at Brasserie De Foyer (TICKETED EVENT)
The Belfry in Ghent is not only a beautiful tower with an unforgettable view from the tour, it is also a solid stone colossus. With a guide, we do a tour of the Belfry where the carillon room is also visited.
Visit WebsiteAfter the tour will follow a Brasserie De Foyer. Please note that for this event there is a limited number of participants and tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis. Ticket fee: 85 EUR including the tour and the dinner.
FAREWELL DINNER (TICKETED EVENT)
Saturday 7 December from 19:00 to 23:00 - CONINXDONCK CASTLE
FAREWELL DINNER (TICKETED EVENT)
The castle Coninxdonck is a castle in Empire style (first quarter of the 19th century) in a green zone from the town of Gentbrugge to the river Scheldt. The entire estate, including the cobblestone road leading to the castle, is classified and surrounded with protected estates and lanes.
Visit WebsiteThe banquet hall with a natural wood floor, white walls and curtains is harmoniously combined with Prussian blue, lemon yellow and living green touches. The festively set tables are romantically decorated with candlelight, the perfect setting for a perfect night! Ticket fee: 150 EUR
WELCOME RECEPTION
Wednesday 4 December from 19:00 to 22:00 - DE KROOK LIBRARY
WELCOME RECEPTION In presence of the Honorary Guest the Mayor of Ghent
This place is a wonderful piece of architecture. The monumental building, which incorporates works by artist Michaël Borremans, was designed by the Ghent architecture firm Coussée & Goris Architecten and their partner TV RCR Aranda Pigem Vilalta Arquitectes. This Spanish architecture firm also won the Pritzker Prize this year, the highest international distinction for architecture.
Visit WebsiteNo better place for FIABCI-Belgium to welcome the Global Business Summit delegates from all over the world! Over a nice glass of bubbles and some delicious bites we will be able to catch up and meet old and new friends.
BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH (Ticketed event)
Thursday 5 December from 12:30 to 14:00 - Wolfers Room, NH Hotel
BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH
This event is reserved to a limited number of delegates registered in advance giving an opportunity to have a lovely networking lunch with each other and with VIP guests and speakers of the Congress.
Visit WebsitePlease note that for this event there is a limited number of participants and tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis. Ticket fee: 50 EUR.