That Cannes-do spirit

The numbers of visitors and exhibitors at the 32nd MIPIM real estate fair in Cannes were up by 15 pct on last year’s figures, largely due to bigger delegations from France, the UK, Germany and Italy. And the ranks of these European representatives were swelled by their counterparts from Japan, Canada, the US, Brazil, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, among others, reflecting the fact that the convention is now a truly global event. The cities and countries in attendance had the opportunity to showcase their pioneering urban planning strategies and novel approaches aimed at greater sustainability and prosperity. Nicolas Kozubek, MIPIM’s director, commented: “In an uncertain global environment, MIPIM can act as a catalyst for innovation and a focal point for the transformation of real estate. More than ever before, we could feel the incredible energy from political leaders, investors and the wider real estate community, who are collaborating to create better, more sustain