We're gearing up for the third time to boost the pace of the market players! Cycle with us from Budapest – or join from Lake Velence or Akarattya – all the way to Balatonfüred, the site of Hungary’s freshest business experience conference! Portfolio’s Cycling Day is once again dedicated to sustainability, sport, ESG, relaxed networking, and real challenges. Let’s raise the pace of Hungarian business life together – on two wheels! Our Portfolio X-Cycling Day event is free for all participants of the Portfolio Property X 2025 conference; however, all participation fees collected will be donated to charity.
09:00 - 09:55
„Let the networking in” – Kick-off coffee break in one of the country’s most beautiful gardens
09:55 - 10:00
Photo highlights of the X-Cycling Day heroes – A cheerful opening before a key business day
Speaker: Gergely Ditróy, Business Development Director, Portfolio
10:00 - 10:20
What Can We Hold On To? – A macroeconomic overview and reflection on the first half of the year
Speaker: István Madár, Senior Analyst, Portfolio
10:20 - 10:35
Bringing the Crystal Ball Back to Life! – Property market status report
Speaker: Gábor Borbély, Director, CBRE
10:35 - 11:15
Stabilising Unpredictability – How are market leaders responding?
Moderator: Dr. Dániel Ódor MRICS, Partner, Taylor Wessing
Conversation participants:
11:15 - 11:45
EnergyX - Energy supplies in the crossfire
Moderator: Márk Balástyai, Chief Executive Officer, Futureal Energy
Conversation participants:
11:45 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:45
„Office Wars” - The Office Market’s Battle in a Changed World
Moderator: Dávid Horváth, Director, Head of Workplace Services, Colliers
Conversation participants:
14:00 - 14:35
NeXt Balaton! – Tourism and Real Estate Development in One of the Country’s Most Strategic Regions
Moderator: Dr. Benedek Kovács, Partner, Head of Real Estate, Baker & McKenzie Budapest
Conversation participants:
14:35 - 15:10
Housing Market in Turmoil – A Surge of Subsidies and Risks All at Once
powered by RICS
Moderator: Gergely Nagy, Corporate Regional Manager, OTP Bank
Conversation participants:
15:10 - 15:50
Resurrection Postponed!? – Classic vs. Alternative Investment Products
Moderator: Adorján Salamon MRICS, CEO, ESTON International
Conversation participants:
Play solo or in pairs – courtesy of CBRE!
16:10 - 16:50
"MIPIM All-Stars" - Focus on Logistics and Industrial Real Estate
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Moderator: Gábor Borbély, Director, CBRE
Conversation participants:
16:50 - 17:30
Where Are Market Leaders Focusing? – Property Development X Financing X Construction
Moderator: Gergely Ditróy, Business Development Director, Portfolio
Conversation participants:
At the end of a full day of professional programs, we’ll have the chance to discuss the most exciting industry topics in a relaxed atmosphere – the perfect setting for building successful new business relationships. The high-quality Balaton vibe will be enhanced with delicious bites and a vibrant selection of drinks.
Starting from 5 PM, our guests are welcome at the Futureal & HelloParks Champagne Bar, and of course, we haven’t forgotten about cocktail lovers either!
The pálinka tasting will be brought to us by Márton & Lányai – stay with us and enjoy!
Meet and toast with the key players of the real estate market – all in true Balaton style!
09:15 - 09:25
Wake Up with Menti – Morning Mini-Survey
Focus on Property Management and Operations
09:25 - 09:40
What Does the FM Sector Want? – Let’s Start with the Challenges of the Operations Market
Time To Sum Up the Difficulties and Necessary Actions!
Speaker: Gábor Décsi MRICS, LEO, benchmarking group leader, DOME Facility Services Group, Managing Director
09:40 - 09:50
09:50 - 10:40
A Competitive Edge or Survival? – What Makes Modern Operations Work?
The world of real estate is diverse; there is no question about that. There is room for everything from luxury to Z-grade across any function. But what are the current options in the premium 'A' and 'B+' categories—the cream of the market—when it comes to technical equipment, service quality, data collection, energy efficiency, ESG compliance, cost optimisation, health maintenance, or even the integration of AI?
Moderator: Zsuzsa Pálfalvi, Director of FM - NEO Property Services, ESG Working Group Leader - LEO
Conversation participants:
10:40 - 11:30
The Cycle of Adaptation – The Shell Means Almost Nothing ¬– Service and Content Rule the Game!?
In recent years, our properties have undergone a radical transformation—primarily in terms of technical sophistication and the services offered. The shell, that is, brick, concrete, and glass, matters less and less. What counts more is sustainability, measurability, health, comfort, and a quality environment. Or is that easier said than done?
Moderator: Valter Kalaus MRICS, Managing Partner, Newmark VLK Hungary
Conversation participants:
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