FIABCI and SIOR Welcome Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Commercial Real Estate Collaboration

Oct 21, 2026 Latest News

The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) and the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership to advance excellence, collaboration, international networking, and sustainable growth across the full spectrum of commercial real estate.

As part of this collaboration, SIOR has become a Direct Principal Member of FIABCI, strengthening the relationship between the two organizations and creating a new platform for their global networks to connect, share expertise, create greater value for their respective members, and advance the industrial, office, logistics, retail, and broader commercial real estate sectors.

“Strong relationships are at the heart of commercial real estate, and I’m excited about the opportunities this partnership between FIABCI and SIOR creates for members of both organizations,” said Saadia Sheikh, SIOR, President of SIOR. “By bringing our networks together, we can foster new connections, exchange ideas, and open doors to business opportunities across borders and markets. I look forward to seeing how this collaboration strengthens our global community and relationships across the industry while creating meaningful opportunities to connect and grow.”

For more than 80 years, SIOR has been a leading global professional association for office and industrial real estate, helping its members and the industry move forward and shape the future of commercial real estate. With more than 4,100 members in over 50 countries, SIOR represents today’s most knowledgeable, experienced, ethical, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists.

“Our partnership with FIABCI creates an exciting opportunity to bring together professionals with complementary expertise, relationships, and perspectives. By combining SIOR’s network of highly credentialed industrial and office real estate professionals with FIABCI’s broad international reach, we can create new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and business development that benefit members of both organizations,” added David Lockwood, CEO, SIOR.

Since 1951, FIABCI has connected real estate professionals and organizations across countries and specializations, promoting international business relationships, knowledge exchange, and collaboration throughout the global real estate industry.

Commenting on the collaboration, Lily Chang, FIABCI World President, said: “As FIABCI World President, I am delighted to welcome SIOR as a Direct Principal Member of the FIABCI community. Our dialogue over the past couple of years, and particularly throughout this year—from MIPIM in Cannes to our Spring Symposium in New York, and from the FIABCI World Real Estate Congress in Vienna to today’s SIOR Fall 2026 event—has allowed us to understand each other better, build trust, and create a solid foundation for further cooperation. We deeply appreciate the thoughtful consideration that SIOR’s leadership and Board have given to this collaboration and partnership.”

The partnership provides a foundation for both organizations to identify opportunities that benefit their members and the broader real estate community, including:

Thought Leadership and Industry Advocacy
Advancing Commercial Real Estate Professionals and Market Access
Promoting Excellence in Commercial Real Estate
Shared Events and Educational Opportunities

The collaboration reflects a shared belief that strengthening the knowledge, capabilities, and connections of real estate professionals ultimately strengthens the industry itself.