Holland Metropole heads for Munich with 37 partners

25-09-2025

The Holland Metropole alliance is heading for Expo Real in Munich with a heavyweight delegation of 37 partner cities, investors and developers as well as two start-ups. Dutch housing minister Mona Keijzer is also attending the fair and will formally open the Holland Metropole stand.

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Delegates arriving for last year's fair. Photo: Messe München

This year the partners are showcasing dozens of residential investment projects and highlighting why international investors should take note of the opportunities in the region. 

The partners are also hosting two open house receptions and taking part in debates and panel sessions. Hall A2, stand 130

Student housing

Time: October 6, 11.00 - 11.50
Location: Decarb Arena A3

Student housing is a major opportunity for European cities. This panel session includes Amsterdam’s housing chief Steven van Weyenberg.

Stand opening

Time: October 6, 12.00 to 12.30
Location: Hall A2, stand 130

Formal opening of the Holland Metropole stand by housing minister Mona Keijzer.

Urban logistics

Time: October 6, 12.00 - 12.50
Location: Decarb Area A3

A panel session moderated by Greg Clark and including Rotterdam housing chief Chantal Zeegers.

Housing in Europe

Time: October 6, 14.00 - 14.50
Location: Hall B3, stand 530

An Expo Real Forum panel session on lessons to be learned in the European housing sector, including Dutch housing minister Mona Keijzer and Bouwinvest chief executive Mark Siezen.

Frontier technologies and data economics

Time: October 6, 14.00 - 14.50
Location: Decarb Arena A3

Panel discussion including Eindhoven’s housing director Frank van Swol. 

Affordable Housing

Time: October 6, 15.00-15.50
Location: Decarb Arena, Hall A3, Booth TB1

A panel session moderated by Greg Clark with Dutch housing minister Mona Keijzer.

Cooler cities, clean and healthy living

Time: October 6, 16.00 - 16.50
Location: Decarb Arena A3

A panel discussion as part of the debate on climate adaptive development, including Utrecht’s vice mayor Eelco Eerenberg.

Women Networking Event - Powered by Holland Metropole

Time: October 6, 16.30 - 18.00
Location: Hall A2, stand 130

The Holland Metropole alliance invites all women working in real estate to join us in raising a glass to an inclusive and inspiring future.

Networking drinks at the Holland Metropole stand

Time: October 6, 16.30 - 18.00
Location: Hall A2, stand 130

From Vision to Reality

Time: October 7, 09.00 - 10.30
Location: Hall A2, Conference Room A22

With vice mayor Robert van Asten (City of The Hague) 

UK-EU capital flows Panel

Time: October 7, 16.00 - 16.50
Location: Exhibitor Stage, Hall A2

Panelsession moderated by Lisette van Doorn (ULI) with ao Mark Siezen (CEO Bouwinvest). More info.
Networking drinks to follow hosted by UK Cities & Partners in Hall B3 stand 110.

Networking drinks at the Holland Metropole stand

Time: October 7, 16.30 - 18.00
Location: Hall A2, stand 130

Subject to change. Please check official programme