The REALTYon conference, one of the largest real estate events in Cyprus, took place in Limassol City of Dreams on July 3-4, 2024 (REALTYon).

We decided to summarize the event in a survey format:

What Was Good?

  • Engaging Panel Discussions: The format of having a moderator ask questions to panelists in turn, while adhering to session time limits, was very interesting.
  • Varied Session Topics: The sessions covered a wide range of real estate aspects and challenges.
  • Quality of Speakers: The speakers were highly educated representatives from prominent vendors and public institutions.
  • Impressive Expo: The expo featured every well-known real estate company.
  • Beautiful Venue: The City of Dreams provided an excellent setting and facilities.
  • Networking Opportunities: The event offered great networking opportunities for investors and vendors.

What Was Not So Good?

  • Timing Issues: Many sessions ran over time, causing delays for other sessions and reducing break periods.
  • Limited Food Options: Only coffee and tea were provided, with no other snacks or food options. The nearest lunch option was the City of Dreams restaurant, which was expensive and time-consuming.
  • Lack of Deep Discussions: Some interesting topics were not explored in depth, either due to time constraints or being out of scope.
  • Geared Towards Rookie Investors: Most of the information provided was already known to serious investors familiar with the Cyprus market and real estate in general.

What Would You Like to See Next Year?

  • Deeper Discussions: More in-depth discussions on complex topics like real estate bubbles, banking challenges, residency, and tax advice.
  • Organized Expo: Sorting booths by topics such as agencies, luxury properties, and property management.
  • Professional Sessions: Detailed sessions on real estate professional topics, complete with slides and data.
  • Food and Snacks: Offering a variety of food and snacks.

Conclusion

Will we attend next year? It depends on the agenda. If the event remains superficial, probably not. However, if it evolves into a more professional real estate conference with a focus beyond marketing, then likely yes.