Commercial Observer to Serve as Media Partner to MIPIM

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial Observer is pleased to announce that it will serve as a media partner to MIPIM, the leading global commercial real estate conference held March 13-18, 2018 in Cannes, France, for the second year in a row.

This year, Commercial Observer will also co-organize the U.S.-focused panel at MIPIM, which will be attended by more than 24,500 real estate professionals from around the world.  Entitled Developing and Investing in the United States: Where, What & How?, Commercial Observer's conference session will feature two panel discussions focusing on developers and investors, respectively.

Composed of top commercial real estate professionals, panelists will discuss which assets and markets in the U.S. are on the rise and why; provide tips for investors looking to expand their portfolio stateside; and give insights on choosing the best development and financing partners.

Ric Clark, Senior Managing Partner & Chairman of Brookfield Property Group, will introduce the session as the keynote speaker.  The conference session will be held on March 14, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in The Ruby Room at Palais des Festivals, and will feature:

• Bruce Mosler, Chairman of Global Brokerage of Cushman & Wakefield (moderator)
• Isaac Zion, Co-Chief Investment Officer of SL Green Realty Corp.
• Eran Polack, CEO & Co-Founder of HAP Investments
• Christopher D. Hughes, Senior Managing Director/CEO, Capital Markets & US East Region of Hines
• Jonathan Mechanic, Chairman, Real Estate Department of Fried Frank (moderator)
• Michael Shields, Member of Global Management Team Real Estate Finance, Head of USA, UK and APAC of ING
• Alexander Joerg, Managing Director & Head of Real Estate Finance Department of LBBW - Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
• Christoph Donner, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Real Estate of America LLC

"Commercial Observer is honored to serve as a media partner to MIPIM, a conference that exemplifies the industry's ongoing commitment to bringing real estate professionals together from around the world," said James Karklins, president of Commercial Observer.

Ronan Vaspart, MIPIM Director, also shared his thoughts on the partnership noting, "We are pleased to once again welcome Commercial Observer as a media partner for MIPIM 2018. As a conference which strives to represent global interests, we consider a strong presence from the U.S. to be integral to our mission. I am looking forward to collaborating with Commercial Observer for MIPIM 2018, as well as at the upcoming MIPIM Proptech NYC conference in October." 

Commercial Observer is a leading commercial real estate media company. Its content, events, and platforms connect and inform industry participants of the key trends and leaders defining the global real estate landscape.

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