PLACES + SPACES
A series of events focused on issues that impact us and our cities!
INSPIRE. DISCUSS. NETWORK.
It presents high-profile, international speakers to discuss how “best practice” projects and initiatives can be adapted to deliver positive impacts to the cities, people and stakeholders.
Each conference is envisioned as a 2-hour, theatre-style presentations and a panel discussion, followed by a lively mixer (1,5-2 hours).
See below the recaps of events in the series organised since the start of the series in 2018. Since that time to the end of 2024 we organised 21 Places + Spaces conferences with total of 1886 participants.
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Designing desire: How destination retail is redefining value Read the recap.
ULI Poland’s Places + Spaces series returned after the summer break with a session dedicated to The Future of Destination Shopping. Held at KinoGram in Warsaw’s Norblin Factory, the evening explored how retail is evolving into a multidimensional experience – one that blends commerce, culture, and community.
From Concrete to Community – read the recap
ULI Poland’s latest Places + Spaces event, held June 26 2025 at KinoGram in Warsaw’s Norblin Factory, focused on the future of urban transformation under the theme “Converting Cities.” With presentations from international and local experts, the event explored how cities across Europe are rethinking urban development to meet climate goals, demographic changes and social expectations.
Communication hubs: key to economic success Read the recap
The ULI ‘Places and Spaces’ conference, held on December 2nd in Warsaw, focused on large infrastructure projects and their role in driving development, with particular attention given to communication hubs. The event explored key questions about the challenges these hubs pose for urban planning, how they can be seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructure, and their potential to boost economic growth.
The shift from passive investment to operational excellence: what real estate investors need to know
The real estate sector is undergoing a profound shift, as highlighted during the recent Places and Spaces event hosted by ULI Poland in Warsaw. The event underscored a growing industry consensus: passive investments are a thing of the past. Speakers emphasized that real estate today demands active management and strategic operations, with increasing complexity driven by emerging sectors such as PBSA and co-living. Discussions revealed how digital innovation, tenant relations, and operational expertise are now key drivers of value in modern real estate.
