Speakers from New York, London and Dubai have been unveiled in the first program announcement for Oslo Proptech Summit 2025, addressing real estate industry challenges from geopolitical uncertainty to AI transformation.
We are excited to unveil the Main Stage keynotes for Oslo Proptech Summit 2025, taking on October 22 at Construction City during Oslo Innovation Week.
Our main speakers address a real estate industry at a crossroads - with geopolitical uncertainty, extreme weather events, and the transformative rise of AI converging to create unprecedented challenges—and opportunities.
Here they are - the first taste of Oslo Proptech Summit 2025:
Mike Berners-Lee – AI & Climate Impact: Friend or Foe?
When AI's soaring energy appetite meets net-zero targets, the stakes are high. Climate-impact pioneer Berners-Lee blends hard numbers with blunt truths—and offers practical ways to turn technology into a force for "net good."
Dror Poleg – AI & The City
How will AI reshape cities, companies, and careers? Poleg unpacks the nonlinear forces driving urban change and what they mean for real estate, innovation, and investment. From lessons in history to thriving in uncertainty—this is one for the big-picture thinkers.
Bernt Reitan Jenssen – Driving Change: How Oslo is Redefining Urban Mobility.
From EV capital to car-free pioneer, Oslo is reimagining urban mobility with smart infrastructure, bold policy, and cutting-edge transit. Hear how technology and political will combine to transform sustainable urban living.
Dr Mahmoud AlBurai – The 20-Minute City on Steroids.
Dubai's new master plan promises every park, beach, and office within 20 minutes — scaled for 10 million people and powered by petrodollars seeking a post-oil future. El Burai reveals how AI zoning, tokenised property, and giga-projects double as testbeds for low-carbon materials and circular water systems.
Proptech for Breakfast: The Summit Edition.
Of course, our legendary newscast breakfast session returns—strong coffee, stronger ideas. Hosted by Sindre Østgård, this fast-paced hour keeps its lineup secret until showtime. Expect world-leading voices on how to lead, build, and invest when the industry faces black swans, from climate shocks to AI disruption.
More keynote announcements coming up soon - follow this space and on LinkedIn.
Join us for exceptional keynotes, discussions and networking on stereoids — discovering how to build resilience and gain competitive advantage in turbulent times.
With great thanks to our Main Partners at If Insurance, Thylander, OBOS, and Construction City.
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