CITYSCAPE GLOBAL 2026
CONFERENCE AGENDA

Billion-dollar project launches, major investments, and strategic partnerships announced publicly for the very first time.

Global economic priorities are evolving. Learn how governments and markets are positioning themselves for long-term growth through adaptive policy and institutional resilience.

As traditional asset classes reprice, explore how investment decisions are shaped at the highest level: from national strategies and cross-border partnerships to portfolio construction.

As Saudi Arabia opens a new chapter for real estate ownership, learn what the latest foreign ownership regulations mean in practice – from approved areas and property requirements to long-term sector impact.

Explore how institutional capital and secondary-market structures support homeownership, drawing on lessons from mature mortgage markets and new financing models in the Kingdom.

Examine governance, financing models, and planning decisions – from regenerative urban development to lessons from mature city-making that inform large-scale delivery and emerging investment opportunities.

Global hospitality brands and master-developers explore how landmark destinations influence tourism flows, investor confidence, and long-term economic value.

Asset managers examine where capital is moving next across regions and asset classes – from digital infrastructure to real estate debt, private credit, and logistics.

Data centres have evolved from niche infrastructure into a core asset class. As capital accelerates into the sector, industry leaders discuss what distinguishes the markets best positioned to capture the next wave of digital infrastructure investment.

Billion-dollar project launches, major investments, and strategic partnerships announced publicly for the very first time.

As countries compete to attract investment, governments are rethinking how cities are planned and managed. Learn about the new approaches to masterplanning, municipal services, sustainability and quality of life.

Explore how a major city is allocating investment across a rapidly evolving metropolis, strengthening established neighbourhoods alongside new districts, and using major events to accelerate development.

As cities compete on a global stage, mayors are taking on a strategic role in shaping economic development and destination positioning. Explore the governance approaches, partnerships and long-term strategies behind successful cities.

What makes people choose one city or district over another – and what makes them return? Learn how mixed-use development, public spaces and hospitality come together to shape the overall visitor experience.

What turns real estate into community capital? Master-developers analyse social, cultural, and economic drivers – from infrastructure connectivity to public realm and anchor assets that translate into occupancy and long-term asset value.

Mixed-use has become the default model for urban development, but successful districts require more than combining asset classes. Leading developers discuss planning, delivering and operating destinations that attract visitors and businesses long after completion.

As major landowners, asset managers, and developers take on city-scale roles, the conversation shifts from individual projects to portfolio performance. How do industry leaders decide where to deploy capital, balance financial returns, and create long-term value across large-scale portfolios?

Global hotel brands and government officials outline key criteria for development partnerships and explore the rise of hospitality-led real estate, examining focus regions, trends, and buyer expectations.

Saudi architecture students are challenged to transform an existing site in Riyadh into a community-driven public space, with the winning teams awarded live on stage.

Co-curated by the European Stadium and Safety Management Association (ESSMA), the annual stadium design competition comes to the Middle East for the very first time.

How can global urban policy frameworks translate into practical outcomes on the ground? Examine the evolution of urban governance – from integrated spatial planning and institutional reforms to resilience, inclusion, and sustainable urban development.

Cities are the testbeds for new policy models. A mayor examines human-centricity through multiple lenses – from housing and sustainability to social cohesion – sharing what delivered impact, what proved hardest to implement, and which ingredients are most often overlooked.

Greenery is improving mental wellbeing, cooling cities, and boosting property values. Urban planners and large-scale developers explore how investment in green masterplans can shape healthier communities, more resilient cities, and stronger economic value.

How can cities make movement more seamless – from walkable neighbourhoods to public transport networks and international gateways? Government leaders and developers examine the infrastructure choices shaping how people move through and between cities.

From heritage-led regeneration to cultural mega-projects, this session explores how cities use storytelling, cultural masterplanning, and public experience to strengthen tourism, investment, and global relevance.

Learn about Australia’s approach to increasing housing supply and expanding access to finance – including introducing deposit guarantees that help first-time buyers enter the market.

Government officials and state-backed developers examine the subsidy models, mortgage reforms, and public-private mechanisms reshaping housing delivery around the globe.

Learn about Saudi Arabia’s regulatory ecosystem across the property lifecycle – protecting rights, strengthening transaction reliability, and advancing economic growth through PPP frameworks and more efficient municipal services.

Saudi developers explore how mixed-use districts, public realm design, and social infrastructure influence long-term community cohesion.

Leading developers explore the trends shaping the next decade of housing – from mixed-use integration and multi-family living to wellness and affordability – and how today's projects are adapting to meet the demands of 2035.

A deep dive into how the next generation of high-speed transportation could reshape the way cities grow and connect – from Hyperloop and sustainable intercity travel to new possibilities for where people live and work.

Learn about the opportunities within the new framework, buyer’s journey, and services available to buyers and investors, as well key parameters that each group needs to navigate the market.