In our Residential Talk event series, everything revolves around the top issues in the housing industry. Experts from the housing industry, science and politics will shed light on current trends and provide examples of best practice.
On October 7, 2021 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., we will discuss the topic "Smart Living with digital services - hype or real house number?"
We look forward to an exciting discussion with:
- Dorothea Metasch, founder of 26 HOMES GmbH and living enthusiast.
- Thomas Bergander, Managing Director of Taurecon Real Estate Consulting GmbH and developer of Quartier Heidestrasse
- Prof. Dr. Heimer, Professor at the Rhine-Main University of Applied Sciences and member of the Expert Council for Climate Issues
- Thomas Jäger, CEO JF-Group and entrepreneur by passion
- Simon Dietzfelbinger, Partner of Drees & Sommer SE and responsible for residential construction
Among other things, the following key questions will be discussed:
- What demands do today's user:s place on tomorrow's residential buildings - to make their lives more pleasant and uncomplicated? Will digitalization and smart homes help us to achieve this?
- What additional added value will result for users and building owners?
- What needs to happen for the real estate industry to realize more smart living with digital services? What obstacles stand in the way?
The panel will also be enriched by video statements from BFW Bundesverband Freier Immobilien- und Wohnungsunternehmen e.V., Connected Living e.V., BMWi's Smart Living economic initiative and EFL European Federation for Living, among others.
Author and columnist Katja Berlin will provide a humorous introduction to the event. In her keynote speech, she will address the topics of digitalization, affinity for technology and enthusiasm for progress in Germany. In the process, she will also show us where things are a bit off here and there. Readers of the weekly newspaper DIE ZEIT know Katja Berlin through her weekly column "Torten der Wahrheit.
We look forward to an exciting exchange with you in the digital space!