‘Winning the decade,’ is the focal theme of the fourth edition of GIREM, Global Initiative for Restructuring Environment and Management, the flagship urban development and real estate conference to be held at The Zuri White Sands, Goa, between September 29 and October 1.
According to a press release from the organisers, the Urban Development Minister, Kamal Nath who is to address the conference, will share his perspective on India’s urban development and future. He will also give away the GIREM Leadership Awards.
More than 400 delegates, speakers and industry representatives from 24 countries will participate in the event. International property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is the knowledge partner for the event; Ernst and Young, the awards process knowledge partner; GenReal Property Advisors and Facility Management Zone, the associate partners; IPI B2B, the global partner; the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India, the Industry Partner; and ACE Update, the media partner.
GIREM 2011 will provide a platform for policymakers, decision-makers, strategic thinkers and people in leadership and authoritative position to bring their experience to catalyse the development and growth of real estate and infrastructure in India. Some of the speakers at the event include Mr Avinash Vashistha, Chairman and Managing Director, Accenture India; Dr Vivek Mansingh, President, Collaborations and Communications Group, CISCO; Mr Arun Nanda, Non-Executive Director, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.
‘States Showcase’ will present three Indian states’ (Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat) policies and plans for infrastructure development in their cities.