The Spain Real Estate Summit 2026 returns to La Finca UZalacaín, Madrid, on May 5-6, bringing together more than 350 global investors, developers, policymakers and industry leaders for two days of high-level debate and networking at the heart of Spain’s real estate market.
Organised by Iberian Property, in collaboration with main sponsors CBRE and JLL, and with the support of Invest in Madrid, this year’s edition is designed to address a market that has moved beyond correction and into a new phase defined by selectivity, structural transformation and global uncertainty.
The Summit will open with a keynote from Josep Borrell, offering a strategic perspective on the geopolitical environment shaping investment decisions — from trade realignment and protectionism to Europe’s positioning between the United States and China, and the increasing cost of security. This global lens will set the tone for a programme that connects macroeconomics, capital markets and real estate fundamentals.
Technology and innovation will take centre stage in a dedicated session on the impact of AI and data on real estate, led by Magnus Lindkvist, while the macroeconomic outlook will be addressed through a deep dive into interest rates, inflation and capital flows, with leading institutional investors discussing how they are repositioning portfolios across Europe.
Across two days, the Summit will go beyond traditional sector discussions to question the fundamentals of the asset class itself. An interactive session will explore whether all real estate has effectively become operational, while the following day will bring together leading European listed companies in a high-level debate on the evolving role of REITs as active investment platforms, in collaboration with EPRA.
The programme will also address key themes shaping allocation strategies today — from the convergence of living formats (flex, co-living and multifamily) to the growing importance of logistics, retail, offices and digital infrastructure. A series of breakout sessions will allow participants to engage directly with specialists across these sectors, ensuring a more interactive and granular discussion.
Beyond content, the Spain Real Estate Summit is designed as a platform for meaningful connection. From curated networking moments to the Iberian Property Investment Awards ceremony - applications open until the 27th of March and Gala Dinner on the 5th of May - the event creates the conditions for investors, developers and public authorities to build relationships and identify opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.
The Summit counts on the support of leading industry players, including Merlin Properties, Argis, Crea Madrid Nuevo Norte, Aliseda, Testa Homes, HLRE Socimi, Azora, Nhood, Square Asset Management and Izilend. The Summit is further supported by institutional partners including EPRA, ASPRIMA, APRESCO, ACI, and ULI.
In a market where capital is more disciplined, strategies more complex and competition more global, understanding where Spain fits — and where the opportunities lie — has never been more important.
Join us in Madrid and be part of the conversation shaping the future of real estate.
