ULI Greece & Cyprus

We are delighted to announce that Konstantinos Papadopoulos (Kostis), Founder and Director of Resi Company, has been appointed as the new Chair of ULI Greece & Cyprus. Kostis officially began his two-year term on 1 July 2025, succeeding Konstantinos Santikos, Managing Director of Santikos Collection. An active member of the ULI Greece & Cyprus Executive Committee since 2022, and co-chair of the Living Council, Kostis brings more than a decade of international real estate experience across London, Abu Dhabi, and Athens. His background spans strategy, research, and listed real estate investments with leading institutions such as ADIA, M&G Real Estate, and DTZ. Kostis has founded and currently runs Resi Company, a residential investment company in Athens, Greece As Chair, Kostis will focus on: ✅ Growing ULI membership and engagement in Greece & Cyprus ✅ Strengthening collaboration with ULI’s European and global network ✅ Advancing discussions on affordability, institutionalisation of the living sector, large-scale mixed-use projects, and sustainability ✅ Building on the strong foundation established by his predecessor, including new events and initiatives We thank Konstantinos Santikos for his outstanding leadership and continued commitment to ULI, and warmly welcome Kostis to his new role. 👉 Learn more about ULI Greece & Cyprus: https://lnkd.in/emSUVca4 #ULI #UrbanLandInstitute #Leadership #RealEstate #Greece #Cyprus #BuiltEnvironment

🌱 Highlights from our latest ULI Sustainability Forum 🌱 During the last meeting of ULI Sustainability Forum we had the pleasure to host 2 distinguished professionals, Filip Elland, Chief Sustainability Officer, Castellum, and Evangelos Zacharis, B2B Director, Metlen Energy & Metals. Together with Filip we shade some light on the strategic elements of setting up efficient decarbonisation journeys and perform transition planning at portfolio level, while with Vangelis we made a deep dive to the new trends of electricity market and highlighted the crucial role of the building sector as well as the opportunities that arises throughout this. A big thank you to our guest speakers for their valuable insights, to Grivalia Management Company for graciously hosting us, and to our Forum co-chairs Ioannis Orfanos and Nikolaos Gkonis, PhD for their leadership in curating this session. We’re also grateful to all our Forum members for their active participation and ongoing commitment to advancing sustainability in the built environment. We look forward to continuing these thought-provoking discussions and driving progress together! #ULI #Sustainability #RealEstate

Another great discussion at the most recent ULI Greece & Cyprus Living Forum hosted at the offices of TEMES S.A. Our focus was on the growing sector of Branded Residences in Greece—a model that blends luxury hospitality with residential real estate, creating new opportunities for both investors and lifestyle-driven buyers. Evgenios Dendrinos, Managing Director at TEMES, walked us through some of the company’s landmark projects and offered deep insights into how branded residences are evolving in the Greek market, what drives demand, and how international standards are being adapted to the local context. His perspective sparked a thoughtful exchange around the role of partnerships, brand value, and integrated resort development. A big thank you to TEMES S.A. for their generous hospitality and for setting the stage for a meaningful conversation. And of course, many thanks to Stavros Tolias, CEO of ZOIA, and Konstantinos Papadopoulos, Founder of Resi Company, co-chairs of the Living Forum, for bringing together another high-quality session with engaged professionals from across the real estate sector. Looking forward to continuing the conversation at our next gathering! #ULIGreeceCyprus #BrandedResidences #RealEstateGreece

🎥 Highlights from the ULI Greece & Cyprus Annual Conference 2025 🎥 Relive standout moments from this year’s flagship event focused on unlocking Greece’s institutional real estate potential. The conference brought together professionals from real estate, finance, and urban planning to explore how Greece can evolve into a core, investment-grade market. From market transparency and REIT frameworks to urban transformation and location strategy, the sessions offered actionable insights and global perspectives. 📰 Full recap and photo gallery now available on our website: https://lnkd.in/dxxivgXm #ULIGreeceCyprus #InstitutionalInvestment #UrbanDevelopment

Are you a real estate professional under 35 in Greece or Cyprus? 🌍✈️ Now’s the time to look beyond the local market. The ULI Europe Young Leaders Retreat is heading to Warsaw — and it’s more than just another industry event. It’s where future leaders meet, exchange ideas, and get inspired by one of Europe’s fastest-evolving markets. This is a great opportunity to: ✅ Explore new perspectives on real estate and urban development ✅ Learn from top experts and peers ✅ Build connections across Europe Let’s make sure ULI Greece is part of the conversation in Warsaw 2025. Thinking of joining? We’d love to see members from Greece take part. Don’t miss out – secure your spot today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6WspD79 #ULIGreece hashtag #ULIYoungLeaders hashtag #Warsaw2025

We’re excited to welcome our newest corporate partner LAMDA Development S.A. “As a groundbreaking urban redevelopment project, #TheEllinikon proudly joins the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as a Corporate Member. We look forward to sharing and advancing our vision for a sustainable urban environment —revitalizing the iconic site of the former International Airport of Athens into a dynamic hub that integrates modern living, green spaces, and cutting-edge technology —together with ULI’s global community.” Alexandros Moulas, MRICS, MBA Senior Commercial Director Residential & Neighborhood Retail We’re excited to collaborate with LAMDA Development S.A. and look forward to seeing how this partnership will help shape the future of real estate through innovation, sustainability, and thoughtful design. Ready to get involved? Connect with fellow members, explore upcoming events, and unlock exclusive resources designed to inspire and accelerate your impact. For more information on the benefits of becoming a ULI corporate member, reach out to us at greece@uli.org.

Congratulations to Synergy360, an inter-collegiate team of students who participated in this year’s ULI Hines Student Competition – Europe and came second in the live final, which took place at Hines’ European Headquarters in London.   Synergy360’s participants hailed from several European universities, with three of the four students originally from Greece and proud to have represented the country, including Athina Poupa (ESADE Business School), Stavroula Tziourtzia (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) and Angeliki Samara (AUEB). The team of four was completed by Leo Galler (MIT).   A total of six multidisciplinary teams of four student each, presenting various universities and business schools from across the region. participated in the final. The students were challenged to combine their skills, industry knowledge and creative thinking to tackle a demanding and practical challenge before presenting their urban development proposals in response to a jury composed of real estate industry leaders from across Europe. A real-world urban case study required the teams to address the challenges related to retail around London’s Bond Street station.   Synergy360’s proposals addressed diverse elements including retail repositioning and the public realm to modern living and working spaces, and included a "rooftop walk" threading above and through Oxford Street, to create a new pedestrian layer connecting fragmented streetscapes, activating vacant retail space, and bringing fresh life to the area.    Congratulations to Synergy360 for their incredible achievement, to the team from University of Cambridge for winning the 2025 competition, and to all the teams who took part this year!   For further information, visit https://lnkd.in/ekANGFc2

We’re delighted to welcome our newest corporate partner, Hellenic Properties. “Hellenic Properties is delighted to become a ULI partner and share the vision for innovative, responsible and design-led real estate development with every member worldwide. ULI's network is a gateway to a better built environment. We look forward to our collaboration and the opportunities ahead.” Errikos Arones CEO We can’t wait to see how we can collaborate to shape the future of our cities. Ready to get started? Connect with fellow members, explore events, and unlock exclusive resources designed to inspire and accelerate your impact. For more information on the benefits of becoming a ULI corporate member, reach out via email at greece@uli.org.

🎉 Congratulations to 2050 Materials – Winner of the 2025 ULI Greece & Cyprus PropTech Innovation Challenge! 🏆 The finals of this year’s PropTech Innovation Challenge brought together forward-thinking minds driving innovation in the built environment across our region. We were thrilled to host this inspiring event in a hybrid format, welcoming both on-site and online pitches, reflecting the global, collaborative spirit of our PropTech community. 🏆 After a highly competitive process, 2050 Materials impressed the jury with their scalable, impactful solution accelerating sustainable decision-making in the real estate sector. Their pitch — delivered remotely — demonstrated how technology can shape a more sustainable built environment, regardless of borders or location. 👏 A special thank you to Phanos Hadjikyriakou, who represented 2050 Materials with their winning pitch. A huge thank you to our outstanding jury committee, whose expertise and thoughtful evaluation guided the selection process: Adam Markakis, Co-Founder & General Manager, Astylab, Charalampos Giannikopoulos, Managing Director, DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting, Christos Fouskoudis, CEO, Uniko, Dimitrios Sotiropoulos, Co-Founder, #ARID, Filippos Tamvakakis, Investment Associate, Genesis Ventures, John Gikopoulos, Chief Innovation Officer, QUALCO, Konstantinos Gloumis - Atsalakis, General Secretariat for Demography and Housing Policy, Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Mara Doukidi, Startup Teams Growth Specialist, Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation | AUEB, Stavros Tolias, CEO, ZOIA, Tassos Kotzanastassis, CFA, Founder and Chairman, 8G Capital Partners Group | ULI Global Governing Trustee. We are also incredibly grateful to our event sponsor, Uniko, for supporting this initiative, and to our dedicated team of local champions: Thrasos Kipourgos and Katerina Christopoulou, for their invaluable efforts in coordinating the competition and engaging the local community. Finally, thank you to all the participating startups for their inspiring ideas and to everyone who joined us, for the finals at Qualco Headquarters in Athens. Together, we continue to build a more innovative, sustainable, and connected real estate industry in Greece, Cyprus, and beyond. #ULI #PropTech #Innovation

🏆 Meet the 8 Finalists of the 2025 ULI Greece & Cyprus PropTech Innovation Challenge! After a highly competitive selection process, we are proud to announce the 8 innovative companies that have been shortlisted to compete in today’s finals. These teams represent some of the most exciting ideas transforming the future of real estate and technology in our region: 🚀 Placy 🚀 Ask Wire 🚀 avokado 🚀 alma 🚀 2050 Materials 🚀 Piney 🚀 Hobsido 🚀 MyRoomie We can’t wait to hear them pitch their groundbreaking solutions to our distinguished jury and audience. A big thank you to our jury committee, our event sponsor Uniko, and our local champions Thrasos Kipourgos, Katerina Christopoulou, as well as Angeliki Kokkosi, Aristotelis Demirtzis, and Polina Polycarpou from the YLS Committee, for making this initiative possible. Stay tuned as we reveal the winner of the 2025 PropTech Innovation Challenge soon! #ULI #PropTech #InnovationChallenge #Greece #Cyprus #RealEstate #Technology #Startups #ULIGreeceCyprus