Grand Paris at MIPIM 2025 - Conference Program
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Embark on a strategic networking experience within our expansive pavilion, covering 1,200 m² and featuring the dynamic Eiffel Stage. Position yourself at the epicenter of the Paris Region real estate market, where pivotal transformations are shaping our collective landscape.
Join us in this business-focused journey to:
- Engage in thought-provoking conferences, co-organized with our partners, exploring 4 main themes: "Workplace", "Living place", "Mobility" & "Paris Region Attractiveness";
- Explore investment opportunities currently available in the market;
- Connect with a diverse ecosystem, ranging from foreign and French investors to local representatives, elected officials, and promising business prospects;
- Find out more about the business opportunities, innovative projects & solutions, the Paris 2024 legacy, and how Impact stands at the center of the Paris Region development.
Morning Sessions
12:00 - 12:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
Paris Region, European Capital of AI: AI, a Powerful Driver of Regional Attractiveness
New international AI-related businesses are springing up in France and the Paris Region. In June 2024, Google inaugurated a new research center; Open AI arrived in December. In 2025, Essonne will be home to a new data center. The Paris Summit on AI held in February 2025 demonstrated that the Paris Region is the place of choice in Europe. During this session, we will review available opportunities and the driving forces behind this momentum.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Alexandra Dublanche, President, Choose Paris Region
- Robin Rivaton, President, Stonal
- Michel Bisson President of Grand Paris Sud
Afternoon Sessions
2:30 - 3:00 pm | Eiffel Stage
Wuest Partner & Swiss Life AM
How ESG Criteria Are Redefining the Valuation of Commercial Real Estate Assets
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are now essential to a company's non-financial performance in France. The real estate sector is no exception to the rule and all stakeholders in the value chain are increasingly integrating them into their strategy. During this conference, we will provide a better understanding of the impact of ESG criteria on the valuation of real estate and ways to identify the players' strategies to make this new tool an asset in the service of value creation.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Bérengère Oster, Managing Director, Wuëst Partner France
- Fabrice Lombardo, Head of Real Estate, Swiss Life Assets Management
3:00 - 3:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
MGP
Olympic Legacy: The Saulnier Urban Development Zone, a Strategic Area at the Heart of the Greater Paris Metropolis
Following the success of the Olympic Games in Paris, the development operation of the Plaine Saulnier joint development zone, the Olympic host site, is entering its second phase. The challenge? To create a new metropolitan district that meets local and regional needs. Incorporating a large Olympic sports facility, the Greater Paris Area Olympic Aquatic Centre, the strategic role of Plaine Saulnier will be reinforced by the creation of a district that combines metropolitan scope with regional roots.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Patrick Ollier, President of the greater Paris metropolitan area du Grand Paris
- Quentin Gesell, Vice-president of the greater Paris metropolitan area in charge of sport development
- Jacques-Alain Benisti, Vice-president of the greater Paris metropolitan area in charge of the follow-up of "Inventons la Métropole du Grand Paris (IMGP)" and of large metropolitan operations
- Mathieu Hanotin, Mayor of Saint-Denis
3:30 - 4:00 pm | Eiffel Stage
Paris 2024, the legacy of tourism and hospitality
More than just a sporting event, the Paris 2024 Games have had a lasting impact on hospitality and the tourism experience in Greater Paris. This legacy of infrastructure and expertise will be put to good use by local authorities as they rethink their offerings and develop their areas.
Speakers:
- Christophe Giral, Property Director, Euro Disney
- Stéphane Troussel, Chairman of the Department of Seine-Saint-Denis
- Philippe Descrouets, Chairman of Val d'Europe Agglomération
- Jean-Michel Fourgous, Chairman of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
4:00 - 4:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
BUILDING IMPACT 2025-2030: Shaping the Future of the Greater Paris in a Changing World
Wisdom and economic history teach us that every crisis brings new opportunities. Large-scale projects provide stability and economic opportunities. If the Grand Paris Express is making waves across Europe and beyond, it is because it reinforces the Paris Region’s leadership while offering a structured vision in uncertain times. Investment opportunities are abundant and the Paris Region boasts major strengths.
This session will explore the five key themes shaping MIPIM this year: environmental value, AI’s impact, urban recycling, the legacy of Paris 2024, and new living spaces with station districts.
Morning Sessions
9:30 - 10:00 am
A coffee with... Mathieu Hanotin, Chairman of Plaine Commune
A friendly morning chat over coffee and croissants to explore the future of the Pleyel district in Saint-Denis.With the arrival of the new Grand Paris Express station, this area is being transformed into a major hotel and leisure centre. The Mayor of Saint-Denis will share his vision of this metamorphosis and the challenges it presents.
10:00 - 10:30 am | Eiffel Stage
The Impact of AI on Real Estate
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Robin Rivaton, President, Stonal
- Geoffroy Boulard, Vice President, Greater Paris Metropolitan Area
10:30 - 11:00 am | Eiffel Stage
Paris-Saclay Agglo
Paris-Saclay: New Direction, New Paradigm!
Paris-Saclay is advancing a bold new vision for its identity and development strategy. It is empowering all stakeholders within its ecosystem to scale up, enhancing its hospitality, and pioneering a model of shared governance founded on the science-innovation-business alliance.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Grégoire de Lasteyrie, President, Paris-Saclay
- Rafika Rezgui, Mayor of Chilly-Mazarin
- Yann Cauchetier, Mayor of Gif-sur-Yvette
10:30 - 11:00 am | Eiffel Stage
EPA Saclay
In View of the Arrival of Line 18
Paris-Saclay unveils its 2025 consultation schedule for Essonne and Yvelines—while reflecting on an exceptional 2024. As Europe’s largest science-driven development project, Paris-Saclay is reaching a pivotal moment. With the metro set to arrive in fall 2026, the pace of transformation is accelerating. Expanding economic hubs and a world-class academic ecosystem continue to fuel its growth and appeal. Committed to vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods, EPA Paris-Saclay aims to set the standard for ecological transition—championing resource conservation, short supply chains, and energy efficiency. Its vision goes beyond construction to create an inspiring, future-ready living environment.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Martin Guespereau, Managing Director of the Paris-Saclay EPA
- Gregoire de Lasteyrie, President of the Paris-Saclay Urban Community, Mayor of Palaiseau
- Yann Cauchetier, Mayor of Gif-sur-Yvette
11:30 - 12:00 pm | Eiffel Stage
Paris la Défense
Demi-Lune: France’s First Low-Carbon High-Rise Building?
The Demi-Lune project, born from Empreintes, the mixed-use and low-carbon call for projects of Paris La Défense, bets on reinventing verticality in a sustainable and mixed approach. Join Linkcity, Crédit Agricole Immobilier Corporate and Promotion, and Paris La Défense to discover the ambitions and challenges of this exceptional project.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Pierre-Yves Guice, CEO, Paris La Défense
- Xavier Blot, Deputy CEO, Corporate Real Estate, Linkcity Île-de-France
- Thomas Péridier, Director of Real Estate Development, Crédit Agricole Immobilier
- Djamel Klouche, Founder, l'AUC
- Petra Blaisse / Aura Luz Melis, Inside Outside
12:00 - 12:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
MGP
Lively City Centers: Review and Outlook One Year After the Launch of Foncière Métropolitaine
One year after the launch of the Foncière Métropolitaine, the Métropole du Grand Paris, together with one of its partners on the project, Semmaris, is reviewing the situation and presenting the prospects for action and development.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Patrick Ollier, President of the greater Paris metropolitan area, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Foncière Centres-Villes Vivants
- Stéphane Layani, Chairman and CEO, Marché International de Rungis
- Marie-Christine Segui, Metropolitan Councillor responsible for Living Town Centres, Services and Local Shops
- Marine Onfray, Managing Director of Foncière Centres-Villes Vivants
- Pascal Pelain, Mayor of Villeneuve-la-Garenne
Afternoon Sessions
2:00 - 2:30 pm | Eiffel stage
Paris & Co
Energy transition: from renovation to optimisation
The energy transition in the building sector is essential to achieve our decarbonisation objectives. Using concrete examples, this conference will present innovative solutions for renovating and optimising buildings sensibly and sustainably. Six start-ups selected by Paris&Co will show how they use AI, geo-energy and drones to improve energy performance, reduce carbon footprints and better manage resources.
With the participation of Argile, Geosophy, Dronotec, Smart Impulse, Egreen and Beeldi.
2:30 - 3:00 pm | Eiffel Stage
GPA
“Produce More With Less” Grand Paris Aménagement Presents the 3 Groups Selected for Its Challenge 50
Faced with the dual social and economic emergency surrounding issues of access to housing, and at a time when the entire value chain of the city-making process is facing a severe structural crisis, Grand Paris Aménagement is launching “Challenge 50”, a national initiative to innovate and find new solutions to a major challenge: to bring out the levers of transformation to produce better and cheaper. The planner is committed to encouraging “disruptive” solutions, and to bringing out and sharing useful leads for the government and the entire sector.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Jean-Philippe Dugoin-Clément, President, Grand Paris Aménagement
- Stéphan de Faÿ, General Manager, Grand Paris Aménagement
3:00 - 3:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
SNCF Immobilier
SNCF Immobilier: Tertiary Real Estate on the Move!
With nearly 500,000 m² of office space in the Paris Region, SNCF Group is undergoing a major transformation. For the past three years, it has been executing an ambitious master plan—already impacting 15,000 employees—to reduce its real estate and carbon footprint while adapting workspaces to evolving needs. This strategy also redefines SNCF’s territorial network, aligning with mobility shifts such as the expansion of the Paris Region network, the rise of station districts, and the opening of rail competition. To bring this vision to life, SNCF partners with leading real estate players like ICADE, who provide innovative solutions to meet the group’s evolving demands.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Arnaud Lunel, Real Estate Director of SNCF Immobilier for the Paris Region
- Nicolas Joly, Managing Director of ICADE
3:30 - 4:00 pm | Eiffel Stage
EPAMSA, EPA Marne, Plaine Co, SQY
Station Districts: The New Centralities of Grand Paris
The extension and creation of new metro and RER lines are shaping new centers of attraction in the Paris Region. How are these future centralities reshaping the city and generating opportunities for real estate players?
Host: Julien Gagliardi
Speakers:
- Damaly Chum, DGA of Plaine Commune, in charge of the Sustainable City Factory
- Emmanuelle Cerdelli, Deputy Director General for Planning and Development, EPAMSA
- Jean-Baptiste Rey, Deputy Director General, EpaMarne-EpaFrance
- Lorrain Merckaert, Vice-Chairman for Planning, Mayor of Montigny-le-Bretonneux
4:00 - 4:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
Plaine Commune and Bruxelles Métropole
A Look at the Place of the Economy in the City
The post-Covid period has prompted many areas to accelerate their thinking about territorial development on issues such as the place of the productive economy in the city, vacancy, reconversion of the tertiary sector following new ways of organizing work, and functional mix... These will be addressed in a cross-fertilization between two dynamic areas, Bruxelles Métropole and Plaine Commune.
Host: Julien Gagliardi
Speakers:
- Adrien Delacroix, Territorial Councilor for Housing, Land, Urban Planning, and Development
- Antoine de Borman, CEO of Prospectives Bruxelles
4:30 - 5:00 pm | Eiffel Stage
Ville de Paris
Bioclimatic Architecture in Paris: Urban Planning in the Service of the Climate
Paris' recently adopted bioclimatic PLU sets out new rules for adapting the city to climate change. This development has prompted architects to (re)discover techniques that have many virtues when it comes to reducing the energy consumption of buildings. Join to learn more about these.
Host: Julien Gagliardi
Speakers:
- Lamia El Aaraje, Deputy Mayor of Paris Responsible for Urban Planning, Architecture, and Greater Paris
- Pascal Dalix, Co-Founder of the ChartierDalix Agency
- Eléonore Givry, Founder of & Givry Architectes
- Swiss Life
5:00 - 5:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
Disney - EPA Marne - Val d'Europe
Val d’Europe: A Hub of Excellence and Economic Appeal
As a major economic and tourist center, Val d'Europe is entering a new phase in its development with ambitious plans for residential and commercial property, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Expect key players in the project to talk about major announcements, prospects, and opportunities.
Host: Julien Gagliardi
Speakers:
- Laurent Girometti, Managing Director of EpaMarne-EpaFrance
- Philippe Descrouet, Chairman of Val d'Europe Agglomération
- Corinne Caudron, Senior Manager Urban Development and Architecture, Planning Department, Euro Disney
- Christophe Giral, Director of Real Estate, Euro Disney
Morning Sessions
10:00 - 10:30 am | Eiffel Stage
Spirit
The Gates of Paris, the New Squares of Grand Paris
The gateways to the capital are being reinvented. Calming mobility, urban continuity, and landscaped development: an ambitious project that redefines these urban crossroads as places to live and interact. A sustainable, shared link between Paris and its neighboring municipalities.
Host: Julien Gagliardi
Speakers:
- Ville de Paris
10:30 - 11:00 am | Eiffel Stage
Spirit
Brownfield Redevelopment Projects in Grand Paris
Speakers:
- Jean-François Benon, Managing Director, CEEVO
- Emmanuelle Cerdelli, Deputy Managing Director, Planning and Development, EPAMSA
11:00 - 11:30 am | Eiffel Stage
Spirit
A City to Reconcile Employment and Housing
More to come soon.
11:30 - 12:00 am | Eiffel Stage
Banque des Territoires
Urban Recycling: Transforming Offices Into Housing, Instructions for Use
Between poor housing and unoccupied office space, the transformation of offices into housing, particularly social housing, is becoming an urgent issue. Discover how Banque des Territoires uses its unique intervention model to find solutions with its partners, developers, and social landlords.
Host: Julien Gagliardi
Speakers:
- Ludovic Valadier, Deputy Regional Director for the Paris Region, Banque Des Territoires, in discussion with a developer and a lessor
12:00 - 12:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
Attracting Talent and Students: The Region of Grand Paris Has the Largest Campus in Europe
Speakers:
- Alexandre Labasse, Managing Director, Atelier Parisien d'Urbanisme
- Matey Karassimeonov, Development Director, Aken Ecosystèmes
Afternoon Sessions
2:00 - 2:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
Rethinking the quality of life in our built-up areas
The quality of life in our built spaces has a direct impact on our physical and mental well-being. Through concrete examples, this conference presents innovative solutions to improve the health and comfort of urban users. Six start-ups selected by Paris&Co will be presenting how they are using green spaces, air quality and modularity to create healthier, more sustainable environments tailored to the needs of residents.
With the participation of Hoummi, Merci Raymond, Roofscapes, Life-01, Yourban and Sezaam.
3:00 - 3:30 pm | Eiffel Stage
Novaxia Quadral
Urban Recycling at the Service of Regional Economic Development
With rising office vacancies and a severe housing shortage, investing in urban recycling is more crucial than ever. Repurposing offices into homes and productive spaces that support job creation is key to sustainable economic development. This conference will showcase concrete examples of how urban recycling is shaping the future of our cities.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Romain Ferré, Promotion Director, Novaxia Développement
- Sonia Landoulsi, Managing Director, Quadral
- Camille Gicquel, Vice-President, Economic Development, Boucle Nord de Seine
3:30 - 4:00 pm | Eiffel Stage
Public Sector, Private Sector, Environmental Objectives: Towards Converging Interests?
Between the vision of the regions, the objectives of the private sector, and environmental regulations, building and developing cities and regions can resemble a triangle of incompatibilities. How can this equation be solved and transformed into a triangle of opportunities? The key word in this area is transformation: transformation of organizations, professions, methods, and business models. The entire sector must transform itself to adapt to a new era and context.
Host: Cécile Maisonneuve
Speakers:
- Jonathan Sebbane, Managing Director, Sogaris
- Stefan de Faÿ, Managing Director, Grand Paris Aménagement
- Joachim Azan, President, Novaxia
- Camille Gicquel, Vice-President, Economic Development, Boucle Nord de Seine