Investors have been targeting CEE countries, but Poland is not the one that looks in the best shape in this region. What are the main reasons for this – and when are we likely to be the star of the investment market once again, if at all?

Quo vadis retail? The sector faces a huge shake-up as online shopping begins to really take off. Will a mall become just an addition to a smartphone? Are omnichannel sales the right response to the changing times we live in?

The construction sector is on the verge of starting work on its latest batch of EU-funded contracts. However, there is one big problem – the lack of workers. How are the largest companies planning to tackle this?

The residential market has been changing. More and more projects are being developed earmarked for renting compared to those developed to be sold. Is it already time for institutional quality?

The office market continues to break record after record, but this comes at a price. Spoilt for choice when it comes to supply, tenants are also becoming more demanding all the time, so developers are having to hit new peaks of creativity for their product to stand out on the market. Marketing materials are now bursting with references to  millennials, flexible offices, the shared economy, car sharing and motor scooters. Should we enjoy the moment while it lasts – or take this as a sign of a revolution that will permanently change our thinking about office space?

We will discuss when we can expect an increase in  interest rates, how much they could go up as well as about the effects of a possible improvement in the Polish economy.

Traditional hotels and brands are under attack… the hospitality sector is clearly going through a period of disruption. Fierce competition has emerged in the form of Airbnb, OTAs and unique hotel and accommodation facilities.

The trends are all moving in favour of the independent players. The OTAs have now become their sales departments, as millennials exclusively book on-line, opting for off-the-wall, undiscovered places to stay. They are adventurous and want to stray from the beaten track… and there are 1.8 billion of them!

What can you do if you are a traditional hotel platform? How to take advantage of these trends? What is the best response in terms of hotel service, renovation, interior design, human capital, local partnerships and the explosion in social media?

New warehouses are springing up like mushrooms everywhere and there is no sign of this stopping any time soon. However, warehouse tenants are having to operate on an increasingly competitive market and trying to lower their costs by employing whatever technology they can. Will the work in warehouses end up being exclusively operated by robots in the near future? How could the increased automation and digitisation of the logistics sector also impact the warehouse construction sector?

A summary of each segment of the real estate market, together with forecasts for the future: all the most crucial numbers, charts and trends.

Which segment of the real estate market looks the most promising for the year ahead – according to you, dear guest?