The District, Europe’s largest real estate event from a capital investment perspective, will hold its next edition in Madrid. After four years in Barcelona, the summit will take place from 22 to 24 September 2026 at IFEMA Madrid, bringing together more than 15,000 industry professionals. The announcement was made by regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who highlighted the importance of hosting this global congress in strengthening the region’s projection as a hub for investment and major international trade fairs.
Since its launch in 2022, The District has aimed to become the European epicentre of property, where deals are closed, market macro-trends are shaped, and the sector’s most influential success stories are shared. This mission seeks to drive forward an industry that has recently been influenced by global economic policies, geopolitics, and the pressing EU-wide challenge of housing shortages, particularly in the affordable segment.
The latest edition of The District in Barcelona brought together 14,537 real estate executives from more than 40 countries and hosted over 400 international speakers, including leaders from major global firms such as Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, TPG, Blackrock, Rockfield, Starwood, and Hines. In 2025, the event generated an economic impact of over €35 million.
