10 years of the Digital Real Estate Summit
On 6 March 2025, the Digital Real Estate Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary at Trafo Baden. Around 400 guests took part in this important event, which has established itself as one of the leading platforms for innovation and digital transformation in the property industry.
Prof. Dr Donato Scognamiglio from IAZI AG kicked off the summit with a provocative presentation on the profiteers of digitalisation. He shed light on how digital technologies not only optimise processes, but also create completely new business models. His analysis encouraged people to question traditional ways of thinking and actively utilise the opportunities offered by digital transformation Visions for a networked property world Later in the summit, leading industry representatives shared their perspectives on the digital future. Jens Vollmar from Implenia emphasised the importance of digital solutions for increasing efficiency in the construction industry. Beatrice Bichsel from SBB explained how the digitalisation of real estate portfolios contributes to the future viability of infrastructure. Helmut Ruhl from AMAG presented innovative approaches to the use of data in property development, while Tanja Vainio from Schneider Electric emphasised the role of digital technologies in creating energy-efficient buildings Deepening current industry topics The workshops and parallel sessions at the summit offered in-depth insights into current trends and challenges. The focus was on topics such as smart buildings, big data & AI, international developments, digital platforms & ecosystems, digital twins and data-driven sustainability. These sessions enabled participants to engage intensively with the latest developments and evaluate their relevance for their own company Experience innovations up close An exhibition with around 30 exhibitors offered guests the opportunity to experience the industry’s latest technologies and solutions first-hand. This exchange not only promoted an understanding of current market trends, but also networking among industry experts. The combination of specialist presentations, practical workshops and a lively exhibition made DRES a comprehensive and inspiring experience A look to the future The 10th Digital Real Estate Summit impressively demonstrated how digitalisation is transforming the real estate industry and what potential can still be exploited. With an eye on future developments and a willingness to take innovative paths, the DRES remains a central platform for exchanging ideas and shaping the digital future of the property industry Save the Date The next Digital Real Estate Summit will take place again on 5 March 2026 at Trafo Baden. Industry experts and managers are cordially invited to save this date in order to experience the latest innovations and trends in the property industry again next year