Le Marché International Des Professionnels de L’immobilier, known as MIPIM, has cemented its status as THE premier event in the global real estate industry over the past three decades. Every March, over 20,000 delegates from nearly 100 countries converge in Cannes, France, to participate in the conference hosted at the prestigious Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, famous for the annual film festival.

The attendees represent a diverse spectrum of professionals, including C-suite executives, architects, developers, prop tech entrepreneurs, government officials, financial institutions, and investors. The streets of Cannes are transformed into a sea of blue suits overnight, symbolizing over $4 trillion of assets under management.

Contemplating attending MIPIM 2025? Before you finalize your plans, there are several key considerations to ensure that your participation in the conference proves to be a valuable investment of your time and resources.

Key highlights from MIPIM 2024

The buzz around MIPIM in 2024 differed markedly from the previous year’s frenetic atmosphere. While 2023’s discussions were dominated by geopolitical tensions and financial woes, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and bank failures, this year’s dialogue centred on pressing issues like the global housing shortage, the return to office debate, ESG standards, and higher-for-longer interest rates. 43% of speakers at the conference were women, a strong improvement over past years. Projects from the Middle East, such as NEOM and The Line, showcased groundbreaking developments pushing sustainability, AI use, and industry boundaries.