Mario Caputi Managing Director at in2it and a key partner of the openDBL project attended MIPIM 2025 in Cannes, France, held from March 10-14, 2025, to explore strategic opportunities in the global real estate market. As one of the world's premier real estate events, MIPIM (Marché International des Professionnels de l'Immobilier) provided an invaluable platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and assessing market trends. 

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"Our participation at MIPIM 2025 was incredibly valuable for validating openDBL's market potential," said Mario Caputi. "The conversations we had with city representatives and industry experts confirmed that our platform addresses genuine needs in the real estate and urban planning sectors." 

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Key Themes and Takeaways 

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MIPIM 2025 focused on several crucial topics shaping the future of real estate, with sustainability and decarbonization taking center stage. The event emphasized green building practices, net-zero strategies, and sustainable urban planning initiatives. 

Discussions highlighted how platform like openDBL can support environmental policy development through robust data analytics. 

 

Another major topic was the integration of smart cities and technology, where the use of AI, data analytics, and smart solutions in urban development was extensively discussed. City representatives from Hamburg and Berlin expressed particular interest in how openDBL could enhance their smart city initiatives and support digital twin data management.  

 

Community engagement emerged as an important theme, with developers and investors underscoring the necessity of involving stakeholders and communities in real estate projects to ensure long-term success. 

 

Additionally, demographic challenges, particularly the impact of the ageing population on housing, healthcare facilities, and urban mobility solutions, were widely examined.  

 

Industry Representation 

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MIPIM 2025 featured an impressive lineup of exhibitors, including: 

• City Pavilions – Cities like London, Berlin, Hamburg, Athens, Malaga, Riga, and Valencia showcased their urban development projects and investment opportunities. 

• Real Estate Companies – Leading firms such as Generali RE, Immopac AG, and Stonal presented their latest projects and innovations. 

• Consulting and Advisory Firms – Companies like PWC and Kroll offered insights into market trends and strategic advice. 

• Technology Providers – IBM and Yardi demonstrated cutting-edge solutions for property management and AI applications. 

• Academic Institutions – Universities such as NYU and Luiss contributed research and academic perspectives on content creation and real estate academic programs. 

 

openDBL's Strategic Objectives 

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openDBL's participation at MIPIM 2025 was driven by several key strategic objectives. Firstly, the team aimed to validate market feasibility by assessing the demand and scalability of openDBL solutions within the international real estate sector. Another key objective was to conduct a competitive analysis, which involved gaining insights into potential competitors' methodologies, functionalities, and business models. Lastly, openDBL aimed to develop partnerships by engaging with key stakeholders to identify potential collaborations and opportunities for pilot projects. 

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Key Outcomes and Next Steps 

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The event provided valuable insights into the evolving real estate landscape, reinforcing openDBL's vision for leveraging data-driven solutions in the industry. Several cities, including Athens, Malaga, Riga, and Valencia, expressed serious interest in launching pilot projects with the openDBL platform. 

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Based on the feedback received at MIPIM, the openDBL team has identified several key areas for enhancing the platform moving forward. The team plans to refine its data analytics capabilities to better process complex urban datasets, providing deeper and more actionable insights for decision-makers. Additionally, user experience will be improved to ensure that the platform remains intuitive and accessible to a diverse range of stakeholders, including city officials and real estate developers.  

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The team will also prioritize systems integration by developing robust APIs and ensuring seamless compatibility with existing urban planning tools and digital twins. Emphasizing sustainability, the platform will clearly demonstrate how specialized metrics and analytical tools can support green initiatives and foster sustainable urban development. 

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"We're extremely encouraged by the positive response to openDBL at MIPIM 2025," Caputi added. "The insights gained, and connections made will be instrumental in refining our platform and expanding our market reach." 

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For more information about openDBL and partnership opportunities, please visit www.opendbl.eu or contact contact@opendbl.eu.