Invest-Gate Explores Powering Real Estate: The New Value Equation

Invest-Gate Launches Its 28th Roundtable Titled: Powering Real Estate: The New Value Equation
Invest-Gate launches its 28th roundtable Entitled “Powering Real Estate: The New Value Equation,” the event will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel, ‘Alf Leila We Leila’ Ballroom.
Amid ongoing global economic challenges and fluctuations in energy prices, alongside accelerating governmental efforts toward green transformation and enhancing resource efficiency, energy management has become a strategic priority for the real estate sector not only from the perspective of reducing operational costs, but also as a key factor influencing asset valuation, competitiveness, and investment attractiveness. In parallel, the expansion of smart cities and sustainable developments, coupled with rising investor and end-user expectations regarding sustainability and operational efficiency standards, has compelled developers and operators to adopt more advanced and flexible energy management solutions, including modern technologies, renewable energy, and smart systems, to ensure asset sustainability and future readiness.
The roundtable will bring together senior government officials and executives, real estate developers, alongside experts in energy management and efficiency, renewable energy, and technology providers. They will discuss practical approaches to enhancing energy efficiency and management across projects and urban communities in ways that support sustainability, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.
The roundtable will shed light on how the balance between energy cost and efficiency is becoming increasingly critical, both in terms of capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX), amid mounting pressure to reduce costs and improve operational performance. At the same time, reliability is emerging as a core operational factor, essential for ensuring business continuity and minimizing operational risks. This shift is also driving greater interest in ownership and energy management models, including “Energy as a Service” (EaaS), which offers developers more flexibility in managing costs while reducing upfront investment burdens. In parallel, the growing adoption of smart systems and AI-driven technologies is enabling more advanced data analysis, better resource utilization, and enhanced operational efficiency.
Within this framework, the increasing focus on energy efficiency is directly influencing energy and asset valuation, particularly through the growing distinction between the “Green premium” associated with high-performing sustainable assets and the “Brown discount” linked to less efficient properties. ESG standards are also becoming a major driver of attractive investment, especially as they increasingly influence access to financing under more competitive conditions. This includes the expansion of preferential financing for green buildings, which are generally associated with lower operational risks and reduced long-term costs, ultimately strengthening the economic and investment viability of projects.
The roundtable will be held as an interactive session chaired and moderated by Mr. Amr Elkady, Founder and Managing Director of AKD Advisory, to explore the key trends and challenges related to energy management and efficiency. The session will provide a platform for sharing practical experiences, exchanging insights, and highlighting best practices and innovative solutions that support asset sustainability and enhance operational performance over the long term.
The roundtable will witness the presence of an elite group including: Eng. Khaled Sedeik, Chairman of the Board of Urban Development Fund & Deputy Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities and head of the Minister’s Office; Dr. Eng. Abdelkhalek Ibrahim, Member of the House of Representatives; Dr. May Abdel Hamid, CEO of the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund; Eng. Waleed Mokhtar, CEO of Iwan Developments & General Secretary of the Egyptian Real Estate Council; Eng. Tamer Nasser, CEO of City Edge Developments; Eng. Ahmed Amin Massoud, Chairman of Menassat Developments; Eng. Samy Abdel Kader, Managing Director of TAQA Power; and Ms. Mai Ismail, Associate Director, Manufacturing and Services, SEMED, at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
The roundtable will be held in collaboration with AKD Advisory and officially sponsored by City Edge Developments, while the gold sponsor is Menassat Developments and silver sponsor is TAQA Power.
Media Partners will include: Aleqaria, Al-Borsa Newspaper, Daily News Egypt, Al-Gedaan Real Estate, Aqarmap, Osoul Misr Magazine, Bloom Gate, Property Plus, Aqargate, and Iskan Misr.