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Today at the ADI Design Museum in Milan, the Real Estate & Finance Summit took place, organized by Il Sole 24 Ore in collaboration with Dils, a key event for discussion on the prospects of the real estate market.
The event brought together operators, institutions and experts to analyze the main dynamics that are redefining the sector, with a focus on macroeconomic scenarios, credit evolution, urban regeneration and new development directions at an international level. Among the topics at the center of the debate were the impact of geopolitical tensions, the role of Real Estate as a lever for economic and energy stability, and the growing relevance of innovative and sustainable housing models.
Numerous prominent speakers participated, including Maria Carmela Colaiacovo, President of Il Sole 24 Ore Group, Fabio Tamburini, Director of Il Sole 24 Ore, and representatives from institutions, academia and industry operators, who contributed to outlining the future trajectories of Real Estate in Italy and Europe.
During the morning, Giuseppe Amitrano, Founder & Group CEO of Dils, spoke on the panel moderated by Paola Dezza, dedicated to "Urban regeneration: a new model for an inclusive and sustainable city" together with Marzia Morena (Politecnico di Milano / REC), Francesca Zirnstein (Scenari Immobiliari), Filippo Catena (CDP Real Asset SGR) and Costantino Aldé (Otis).
Amitrano emphasized how the sector is experiencing an unprecedented historical phase, characterized by strong uncertainty but also by concrete opportunities. He drew attention to MIPIM in Cannes, where the growing interest of international investors in Southern Europe emerged — particularly Portugal, Italy, Spain and Greece — territories increasingly attractive for quality of life and development potential.
Amitrano highlighted how, in a context of stagnant or negative demographic growth in Europe, attracting new population and capital becomes essential. This trend creates a virtuous dynamic that starts with living and extends to retail, services and infrastructure, making urban regeneration a strategic lever, albeit with long time horizons. "We live in an era where the only certainty is uncertainty," he observed, while noting that European and Italian fundamentals remain solid.
The speech emphasized the need for a change in narrative: overcoming penalizing perceptions and promoting a proactive vision capable of attracting investment. A strategic outlook that is already translating into concrete actions: strengthening presence in Southern Europe represents a key direction for Dils, with the goal of building the first European real estate player, a model that Amitrano hopes can also inspire other industries.
Finally, Amitrano highlighted the growing role of Mediterranean cities, protagonists of a new paradigm: from tourist destinations to places to live permanently. In Italy, centers such as Genoa, Bari, Palermo and Naples offer wide margins for development, supported by economic dynamics and internationally significant events. This perspective also includes the opening of Dils' new office in Naples scheduled for next year, confirming the company's commitment to translating strategic vision into concrete initiatives.