Real Estate in Emerging Markets: A Conversation Between Wharton Professor Emerita Maria Hoek-Smit and Liz Bell of Hamilton Lane

Please join the Wharton Real Estate Club for a discussion on emerging markets in real estate featuring Maria Hoek-Smit, Emeritus Director of the International Housing Finance Program at the Wharton School, and Liz Bell, Co-Head of Real Estate at Hamilton Lane.

This conversation will examine how demographic shifts, urbanization, and evolving policy frameworks are shaping real estate investment and development across emerging markets—from Africa to Asia to the Middle East. Drawing on their deep expertise in international housing finance and institutional investment, Maria and Liz will share insights on the opportunities and risks in these regions, the role of private capital, and strategies for advancing sustainable urban growth.

Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with questions and to suggest markets or topics of interest for discussion.

Lunch will be served!

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