Automation, nearshoring, and sustainability dominate CEE GRI 2024

Written by Rory Hickman

“In the face of transformative trends such as AI and automation, nearshoring, and the green transition, the fantastic wealth of knowledge shared at [CEE GRI 2024] will be critical for shaping strategic investment decisions and leveraging the opportunities on the horizon of CEE’s real estate landscape.”

Gustavo Favaron, CEO & Managing Partner, GRI Club

Compiled from exclusive roundtable discussions and expert analyses shared at CEE GRI 2024, our full event report divulges the key takeaways to provide unparalleled insights into the factors shaping the future of the Central and Eastern European region's real estate markets. Access the full report here.

The region is poised for robust economic growth in 2024 and 2025, driven by declining inflation, rising real incomes, and increased private consumption. Despite global headwinds, including economic stagnation in the Eurozone, inflation concerns in Poland, and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the region shows remarkable economic resilience. 

Supported by unblocked EU funds and improved relations with the European Commission, CEE is set to experience strong private consumption and rising investment, paving the way for a brighter economic outlook.

(GRI Club)

Meanwhile, the real estate industry in CEE finds itself at a crossroads, with the region’s once unassailable logistics sector facing a slowdown due to overcapacity and rising costs, although new opportunities from the emergence of nearshoring and friendshoring give rise to cautious optimism from investors.

AI and automation trends also present largely untapped potential to support growth and reshape productivity, while innovative new financial developments, such as the introduction of REITs in Poland, offer new avenues for investors in the region to pursue higher returns.

Covering all of these subjects and much more, the CEE GRI 2024 report provides the invaluable insights needed to make informed decisions and capitalise on opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe. 

Download the CEE GRI 2024 Report today and unlock the future of CEE real estate.