Managing Partner
Executive Vice President Development
Global Head Infrastructure & Structured Finance/ Chief Investment Officer, Infrastructure Debt (BRIDGE)
Founder and CEO
Managing Director and Head of Middle East Private Equity
Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer
Global Head, Infrastructure and Real Estate Securities
President
Chief Investment Officer
Former Secretary General, GCC, and Chairman & Co-Founder
Chief Asset Management Officer
Managing Partner, Regional Head of the Middle East
Chief Executive Officer
Vice Chairman and Managing Partner, Patel Family Office, & Chairman
Hillhouse Investment & Co-Head Real Assets
Group CEO, Dejem Real Estate Development Board Member
Founder & General Partner
Former President & CEO
Regional VP of Development for MEA
Senior Director - Real Estate
Head of Sector Development
Chairman & CEO
Head of Asia Pacific - Real Estate
Lumiere Capital Partners
Mark Olson is a Dubai-based private and alternative investment banker with over 25 years of experience advising single and multi-family offices on global private investment and private credit strategies. He is a founding professional at Lumière Capital Partners, a Luxembourg-based investment banking and multi-family office advisory firm that focuses on private markets with a cross-border investment opportunities.
Witkoff Group
USA
Zach is highly recognized for leadership in digital asset and blockchain ventures, acting as President of Witkoff Capital, a New York-based, vertically integrated real estate firm, and co-founding World Liberty Financial.
Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management & CEO BRIDGE UK
UK
A7i Strategic Partners Limited
United Arab Emirates
Gaw Capital
Gaw Capital is a major Hong Kong-based real estate private equity firm with over US$35 billion in AUM. It is ranked No. 16 globally in the 2024 PERE 100 list of the largest private equity real estate firms worldwide.
Mapletree Investments Singapore
Singapore
In FY24/25, under Tiow Chye Chua’s leadership, Mapletree Investments recorded a record SGD 80.3 billion in assets under management, driven by logistics development across the Asia Pacific, student housing acquisitions in the UK and Germany, and launching private real estate funds targeting tech-sector workplaces in India and logistics assets in China and Japan.
BlackRock
United Kingdom
James is known for actively shaping thought leadership at major industry events, leveraging deep market insights and driving forward BlackRock’s expertise in listed real estate securities on a global scale.
Seminole Real Estate Fund (SEMREF)
Jonathan Levy is President of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Sovereign Wealth Fund and is responsible for the Seminole Tribe’s real estate holdings. He has 20 years of experience in real estate and finance. Prior to joining the Tribe, Jonathan was SVP of Asset Management at Fifteen Group where he was responsible for the asset management of 2,500 multifamily units across the country as well as acquisitions, dispositions, and capital markets. Prior to that, Jonathan spent eight years as Director of Asset Management at Rialto Capital, an opportunistic real estate fund where he managed a billion-dollar portfolio of equity and debt across the country and was responsible for portfolio dispositions. Previously, Jonathan was VP Acquisitions at Triple Five Worldwide, a multinational diversified conglomerate where he oversaw real estate acquisitions, leasing and asset management of a portfolio of multifamily, retail and office assets. Jonathan began his career at KPMG’s Financial Institutions and Real Estate (FIRE) group in Toronto, where he advised governments and REITs on tax related issues. He graduated from Yeshiva University with a degree in Economics and holds a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Canada.
Stephen has over 25 years of experience in real estate and finance, with notable leadership in acquisitions, asset management, and financing for the Seminole Tribe's SWF.
Capital Asset Management
Engaged in significant real estate deals focused on transformative urban development and innovative investment models. Capital AM is involved in projects that support mega-city developments linked with long-term residency pathways such as the 10-Year Golden Residency.
Sharjah Asset Management
Under his leadership, Sharjah has seen the successful revitalization of flagship projects like Maryam Island, which achieved a 99% sell-out, reflecting strong investor confidence.
Brookfield
Overseeing the firm’s growth to manage over $12 billion of assets under management (AUM) across private equity, real estate, and infrastructure in the Gulf region.
Azerbaijan Investment Holding
Azerbaijan
Ruslan has led AIH in forging significant partnerships and advancing Azerbaijan’s economic diversification and modernization. Guided the strategic partnership with UAE’s ADQ through a Memorandum of Understanding in 2025 to collaborate on projects across agriculture, technology, pharmaceuticals, and energy infrastructure in Azerbaijan and the broader region.
Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI)
Lakshmi Narayanan is a renowned global investor and business strategist known for leading the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) as Chairman, fostering transparency in capital markets, and driving investment in over 100 tech companies. He was honored as a Freeman of the City of London (2024) and acts as Managing Partner of the Patel Family Office.
Imkan
Suwaidan Al-Dhaheri, CEO of IMKAN Properties since 2020, is renowned for pioneering research-driven, "soulful" communities and sustainable, purposeful architecture in the UAE. He is credited with leading projects like AlJurf and Sheikha Fatima Park, focusing on blending technology, wellness, and bespoke community design.
Partner, Rava Partners
China
Carl is known for leading one of Asia’s largest real estate buyouts totaling over $20 billion. Famous for building one of Asia’s largest investment firms with a long-term value investing focus.
Confidential Private Family Office
Zed has over 30 years of leadership across real estate, construction, investment, and finance sectors. Known for steering sizable regional and global businesses, driving strategic growth, and delivering complex development projects.
Pharsalus Capital
Anthony is Founder of Pharsalus Capital, an early-stage fintech fund focused on accelerating the commercialization and application of blockchain technology to modernize the global financial system and improve access to cryptocurrencies for emerging markets.
American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)
Under Chip’s leadership, AHLA was named as “100 Associations That Will Save the World” by ASAE, was honored with the White House “Presidential Award for its Pledge to America’s Workers” and was recognized with the PR Week Purpose Awards 2020.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Recognized for leading Hyatt’s rapid transformation and expansion in the luxury, lifestyle, and resort segments across the region.
Damac Properties
Hakim is recognized for his expertise in executing cross-border investment strategies that drive long-term value creation for the firm.
Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)
Paul is best known for shaping Dubai’s regulatory framework for virtual assets, pioneering the region’s digital finance and real estate tokenization initiatives.
Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT)
Morocco
Imad recent acheivments includes driving Morocco’s rise to becoming Africa’s top tourist destination, welcoming 17.4 million visitors in 2024, surpassing Egypt.
Equitativa (Emirates REIT)
Thierry is known for his transformative leadership in managing Emirates REIT, where he has driven record growth and operational efficiency. Increasing total property income by 79% year-on-year to USD 133 million in 2024.
Mubadala Investment Company
Matthias was recently responsible for spearheading Mubadala's partnership in a multi-family property investment venture in Japan with Proprium Capital and Manulife Investment Management, targeting high-quality, sustainable living spaces in Tokyo and Osaka.
National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO)
India
Parveen is known for his leadership in driving transparency, policy reforms, and sustainable growth within India’s real estate sector. As the Founder and Managing Director of Tulip Infratech, he has delivered landmark residential and commercial projects across North India.
Miral Destinations
Liam had significant leadership in transforming Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi into world-class entertainment and cultural tourism destinations.
FIABCI Emirates
Mahmoud is recognized for spearheading Dubai's real estate innovation agenda including the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, the Real Estate Tokenization Project, and advancements in proptech.