Hosted by Faculty of Management, University of Gdansk, Sopot, Poland
The European Real Estate Society welcomes participants to the 40th Industry Seminar, which will be held on March 20, 2026, in Sopot, Poland.
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The valuation profession is currently experiencing a profound transformation - driven by technological innovations, the rising importance of ESG considerations, changing market demands, and evolving regulatory frameworks. These developments present new challenges for valuers across Europe and beyond, emphasizing the need for adaptability, innovation, and a proactive approach to maintain trust and relevance in the industry.
This seminar aims to spark a vital dialogue on the future of real estate valuation, focusing on technological progress, standardization, and professionalism. Its goal is to promote the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices among experts from numerous countries, ultimately fostering solutions that boost transparency, foster trust, and improve efficiency within the valuation industry.
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+ The influence of groundbreaking technologies on the valuation process, along with the associated challenges and potential risks
+ The evolving role of qualified valuation professionals in an increasingly digital landscape
+ The critical importance of standardization and transparency in ensuring credibility and consistency in real estate valuations
+ Harmonization of valuation standards at European and global levels as an opportunity to strengthen investor confidence and ensure market stability
+ The influence of EU law on valuation practice.
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Key Dates
+ March 20, 2026 / 13:00-17:30
Venue:
Faculty of Management, University of Gdansk, Sopot, Poland
Fee:
The seminar is free of charge but requires registration through the ERES platform.
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Friday, March 20, 2026
> 13:00 - 13:15 Welcome address
+ Małgorzata Rymarzak (ERES President)
+ Representative of the Faculty of Management, University of Gdansk
> 13:15 - 13:40 Keynote speech I: Unlocking the Future of Real Estate Valuation: Benefits and Risks of Cutting-Edge Technology
+ Alexander Van De Minne (University of Connecticut, US)
> 13:40 - 15:10 Session 1: Advanced Technology in Real Estate Valuation: Challenges and the Role of Valuation Professionals in a More Technology-Driven Future
Moderator: Krzysztof Sakierski (Director of Strategic Consulting Department, Savills Sp. z o.o., Poland)
· Katarzyna Reyman (DataScience Service GmbH, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria)
· Nicola Stalder (IAZI AG, Switzerland)
· David Hunt (University of the Built Environment - UBE, Valuer, the UK)
· Thomas Dimopoulos, MRICS (AXIA Chartered Surveyors, Cyprus)
· Bartłomiej Staszewski (Cenatorium sp. z o.o., Poland)
> 15:10 - 15:30 Coffee Break
> 15:30 - 15:55 Keynote speech II: Ensuring Trust and Integrity in Real Estate Valuation: The Role of Standards in Harmonising Valuation Practice
+ Chris Grzesik (Recognised European Valuer, Chartered Surveyor, Poland)
> 15:55 - 17:25 Session 2: Standards and Professionalism in Real Estate Valuation: The Importance of Transparency and Consistency Across Europe
Moderator: Laura Gabrieli (University of Ferrara, Italy)
· Alexander Aronsohn, FRICS (IVSC Director of Technical Standards, International Valuation Standards Council)
· Chris Grzesik (Chairman of The European Valuation Standards Board - TEGOVA)
· Weronika Niegowska, MRICS (RICS Global Valuation Standards Expert Working Group, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - RICS)
· Mirosława Czaplińska, MRICS (Valuer, Vice-Chair of the Masovian Association of Property Appraisers, Poland)
> 17:25 - 17:30 Closing Remarks