MIPIM, the annual global property market in Cannes, is this year welcoming mayors from major European cities, as well as global investors with over €4 trillion in real estate investment power.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan will be joining the mayors of Rome, Athens and Madrid for this unparalleled opportunity on the French Riviera for investors, developers and policymakers to connect in one place.
The mayors’ attendance at the international urban festival is seen as highlighting the “critical need for collaboration between public and private sectors to shape the future of sustainable cities”, MIPIM said in a statement.
The dream is for the cross-sector collaboration to lead to ideas being turned into action.
Each year MIPIM attracts over 20,000 delegates from over 90 countries comprising key decision-makers in the real estate sector, national governments and city leaders.
This year sees an unprecedented concentration of capital, with participants including international investors and sovereign wealth funds (including AXA IM Alts, The World Bank pension fund, Zurich Insurance and more) managing over a combined €4 trillion in assets under management (AUM).
It’s an interesting time in the property world, as real estate undergoes a significant transformation, driven by shifting demographics, geopolitical changes, sustainability demands and technological advancements.
With Europe’s economic competitiveness under pressure, these issues will take centre stage at MIPIM 2025, where industry leaders will explore the future of sustainable investment, infrastructure development, and policy innovation.
European delegations will be joined by representatives from Japan, Canada, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, India, Türkiye, Oman, the UAE and Qatar, amongst others. New delegations attending MIPIM for the first time in 2025 include Bahrain, Uzbekistan and South Korea.
This year’s programme has been expanded to tackle real estate’s “biggest challenges” – from AI and talent to decarbonisation and shifting urban needs.
The 2025 programme also includes a revamped platform (HTL Connection) for professionals in real estate, hospitality, tourism and leisure. Hotel groups (which collectively have over three million rooms) who’ve confirmed their participation include Accor, BWH Best Western, Clubmed, Hilton, Hyatt, Radisson and others.
Following last year’s successful launch of Housing Matters!, it will be held again this year. The half-day summit takes place on the eve of MIPIM – on Monday (10 March) – hoping to tackle the critical housing challenges of today, exploring the mismatch between housing supply and demand. It will conclude with a cocktail.
Housing Ministers from the UK and Denmark will be at MIPIM throughout the week for discussions.
With a high demand from British clients, MIPIM has also launched a new UK Hub, a three-day conference and events programme showcasing investment opportunities across the UK.
Nicolas Kozubek, MIPIM Director, says:
“At MIPIM 2025, we are bringing together the world’s largest investors and key political leaders to drive meaningful change. We are driving a deep transformation in real estate — tackling sustainability, infrastructure, and the integration of new technologies. Initiatives like the Columbia University AI programme reflect our commitment to equipping real estate leaders with the insights they need to navigate new markets, embrace innovation, and drive sustainable investment.”
MIPIM Dates
MIPIM 2025 will take place on 10-14 March 2025 in Cannes, France.
