7:30 EAT

REGISTRATION | TEA & COFFEE WILL BE SERVED

9:00 EAT (5min)

WELCOME ADDRESS

9:05 EAT (10min)

SPONSOR ADDRESS

9:15 EAT (15min)

AFRICA REPORT

9:30 EAT (30min)

THE FUND MANAGERS’ VIEW:  IN AN ERA OF TURBULENCE – HOW DOES EA STACK UP?  

10:00 EAT (30min)

DOMESTIC PENSION CAPITAL: THE NEW ANCHOR FOR EAST AFRICAN REAL ESTATE? A deep dive into where is the capital sticking in East Africa and key structures required.  

10:30 EAT (30min)

RENEWED MOMENTUM & NEXT GEN: The institutional era for East African real estate: Why institutional buyers are acquiring quality assets from family offices and proven promoters. What do these exits mean for the next generation and more?  

11:00 EAT (30min)

NETWORKING BREAK

11:30 EAT (30min)

BUILDING A LARGE HOUSING PLATFORM IN EAST AFRICA: Funding and capital structures, green bonds, land access, offtakers? Is consolidation a long-term opportunity? 

12:00 EAT (20min)

HASS CONSULT REAL ESTATE INDEX REPORT

12:20 EAT (40min)

THE GROWING OPPORTUNITY IN BRANDED RESI & EMERGING HOSPITALITY MODELS: A deep dive into Apart hotels, serviced apartments, short stays, and where are the risks, benefits, and opportunities for developers? 

13:00 EAT (90min)

LUNCH

14:30 EAT (40min)

THE FLIGHT TO QUALITY IN COMMERCIAL AND THE ROLE OF MIXED-USE ASSETS AND PRECINCTS? A shortage of suitable space and more across East Africa. What’s next, and how are landlords and occupiers adopting? What design aspect can drive new growth?  

15:10 EAT (20min)

CONVENIENCE & THRIVING: The KFC East Africa story: From low penetration to dominance

15:30 EAT (40min)

HOTELS – IS MORE SUPPLY SUSTAINABLE IN NBO & REGIONAL SECONDARY CITIES, & IS GROWTH NOW IN NEW NODES? Insights from the owners, brands, developers, funders, and project leaders.  

16:10 EAT (20min)

THE FULL INVESTMENT LIFECYCLE: FROM CAPITAL ENTRY TO INSTITUTIONAL EXIT. Exploring emerging market development and experiences. Insights from local REITs and emerging funding partners. Why are timing and rates creating the right environment for REIT growth locally? A look at secondary market portfolio sales to institutional buyers. 

16:30 EAT (20min)

BUILDING A HYPERSCALER FOR EAST AFRICA

16:50 EAT

EAPI 2026 PITCH: PITCH YOUR BUSINESS, SERVICE, OR ASSET. MUST APPLY TO PITCH

07:30 EAT

REGISTRATION | TEA & COFFEE WILL BE SERVED

09:00 EAT (30min)

FUNDING AND FINANCING RETAIL IN EAST AFRICA: A look at Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya. What are the banks looking for, challenges, and more?

09:30 EAT (20min)

AI & CAPITAL MARKETS IN PROPERTY INVESTMENTS

09:50 EAT (30min)

IS FRANCHISING BECOMING THE PREFERRED MODEL FOR HOSPITALITY GROWTH IN EAST AFRICA? How does the model benefit owners and impact for operators?  

10:20 EAT (30min)

LOCATION > OPPORTUNITY IN REMOTE LOCATIONS IN EAST AFRICA: Exploring locations and opportunities outside of prime over–traded markets and nodes. Why are developers and hoteliers, and others, looking beyond capital cities and landmarks for yield? 

11:20 EAT (20min)

BRANDED RESIDENCES BEYOND HOTELS: The rise of luxury villa communities under global brands. Focus: How branded villa developments are reshaping luxury real estate and creating new revenue streams. 

11:40 EAT (30min)

EDUCATION & REAL ESTATE IN AFRICA

12:10 EAT (30min)

URBAN REGENERATION & PLACEMAKING & TRANSIT ORIENTATED DEVELOPMENT:  Discuss how public sector infrastructure (transport corridors and power) acts as the primary catalyst for the private sector’s urban regeneration efforts.

12:40 EAT (20min)

ROLE OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT vs. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT IN EAST AFRICA: Understanding standards, SOPs and more.  Why the sector needs to work harder to raise the level and management to retain asset value. 

14:00 EAT (20min)

LESSONS LEARNED IN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION GLOBALLY RELEVANT FOR EAST AFRICA: Timelines, safety, ESG credentials, and more? 

14:20 EAT (30min)

THE ALTERNATIVES PLAYBOOK: Continued activity, institutional backing, global entrants, and appetite and impact of SEZ frameworks to fuel growth. What are the markets saying?