What's new at MIPIM 2026: Beyond the buzz

MIPIM 2026 is poised to build on the success of the previous year, which drew over 20,000 attendees from 90 countries—including representatives from 70% of the world’s top 100 investment managers, who oversee a combined €4 trillion in assets.

MIPIM 2026

This year’s event boasts a formidable lineup of institutional investors for 2026. This includes major global players such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), GIC, Mubadala, Norges Bank Investment Management, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Temasek, and The World Bank Pension Fund.

New Summits and Specialised Forums

A significant addition this year is the RE-Family Summit. This exclusive, closed-door forum is tailored for global family offices and institutional investors, focusing on real estate allocation strategies across both developed and emerging markets.
Other highlights include:
Data Centres Summit: A new dedicated track recognising the growing importance of data centres as critical urban infrastructure.
AI Day: A revamped programme featuring academic and industry partners, such as Columbia University, to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in property.
The "Challengers": The number of next-generation industry voices has expanded significantly to 43, up from 16 last year.

Structural Changes: Palais Central

Palais 1 has been redesigned and rebranded as “Palais Central.” It now hosts major international pavilions, including delegations from Spain, the Nordics, Iberia, North America, LATAM, Asia, and the Balkans. It also houses the Geo Focus Stage, which consolidates all geographic market content into one hub.
The UK & Regional Delegations
The UK maintains one of the largest delegations, led by Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. The contingent includes metro mayors, city leaders, and senior officials from various government departments. Notably, Scotland returns for the first time since the pandemic, with a combined presence from Glasgow, Dundee, and Edinburgh.

Insights from the Director

Nicolas Boffi, MIPIM Director, commented: “We have opened MIPIM 2026 with a strong start, and Housing Matters! has immediately set the tone for a decisive week ahead. Hearing from delegates ranging from UN‑Habitat and the New York City Housing Authority to the European Parliament on the same stage shows just how urgent the housing challenge has become globally.
This is only the beginning. In the days ahead, we will explore the sectors reshaping the market at high speed—data centres, AI, and the new role of long‑term capital. Major global investors are here because the market is entering a new phase; they want to understand where value will come from and which projects can truly drive the transition. That’s the essence of MIPIM this year: sharing solutions and accelerating partnerships.”