KPDA Annual Conference 2025
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Date: Thursday 25th September 2025
Time: 7:00am - 5:30pm (followed by a cocktail networking reception)
Venue: Hyatt Regency-Westlands, Nairobi

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About the
Conference

This year's theme: "Reset. Reform. Rise: Creating the Real Estate Sector We Want", reflects the urgent need to address long-standing regulatory, financing, governance and institutional barriers that continue to limit the growth, efficiency, and predictability of development in Kenya.

The 2025 KPDA Annual Conference will bring together key decision-makers across development, banking, investment, legal, urban planning and public policy. The program is designed to confront the most critical issues facing the sector today, including opaque permitting and development control systems, civic pushback and legal bottlenecks, the financing gap for mid-sized developers, and the need to institutionalize governance and asset management practices within the industry.

Sessions

  • Estate Market Intelligence: What Every Developer Needs to Know in 2025
  • Residents' Associations and the Courts: Unpacking the Impact on Urban Development
  • Development Approvals in Crisis: Can We Build a System That Works?
  • Accessing Capital: A Roadmap for Institutionalizing Developers
  • The Investor Deal Room: Showcasing Bankable Projects

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Agenda

Main Schedule
Break-Out Session 4B
Break-Out Session 5B
Break-Out Session 6B

Main Schedule

07:00 - 08:00

Registration & Breakfast

Kick off the day with registration and a networking breakfast.

08:00 - 08:30

Kenya's Real Estate: Macroeconomic Overview: Interest Rates, Capital Flows & Growth Projections

Presentation on key indicators such as macro and microeconomic trends, interest rates, inflation, and real estate performance indexes..

08:30 - 09:30

Session 1: Market & Sector Update by Asset Class

Leading experts provide an overview of Kenya's real estate market, with insights into commercial, industrial, and residential real estate market trends.

Presenters will then engage in a panel discussion about trends in the sector, opportunities and predictions on the way forward

09:30 - 09:50

Presentation by Platinum Sponsor

Presentation by title sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

10:00 - 11:00

Session 2: The Role of Residents' Associations in Urban Planning and Development

Residents' association activism is on the rise. This panel will explore the root causes of conflict between residents' associations and developers, identify opportunities for constructive engagement and collaboration and brainstorm a way forward that balances community interests with sustainable development.

11:00 - 11:15

Presentation by Diamond Sponsor (1)

Presentation by Diamond Sponsor I of the Annual Conference

11:15 - 11:30

Health Break

11:30 - 11:45

Presentation by Diamond Sponsor (2)

Presentation by diamond sponsor II of the KPDA Annual Conference

11:45 - 12:45

Session 3: Streamlining Development Control, a Programmatic Approach

This session presents a structured, solution-oriented response to Kenya's permitting bottlenecks. It explores programmatic frameworks and institutional reforms that can streamline approvals, improve inter-agency coordination, and bring predictability to the development process.

12:40 - 12:55

Presentation by Merchandise Sponsor

Presentation by the Merchandise Sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

12:55 - 13:05

Presentation by Gold Sponsor (1)

Presentation by the Merchandise Sponsor of the KPDA Annual ConferencePresentation by Gold Sponsor I of the KPDA Annual Conference

13:05 - 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 - 14:10

Presentation by Gold Sponsor (2)

Presentation by Gold Sponsor II of the KPDA Annual Conference

14:20 - 15:00

Break-Out Session 4A: Women In Real Estate Development-Leadership, Equity, and the Business Case for Inclusion

15:00 - 15:40

Break-Out Session 5A: Corporate Governance -Structuring Family Office Real Estate

Session 6a:Corporate Governance -Structuring Family Office Real Estate

As family-led real estate ventures grow in scale and complexity, sound governance is essential for sustainability, intergenerational continuity and investor confidence. This session explores how Kenyan family offices and property-owning families can professionalize operations, separate ownership from management, strengthen board structures, and embed corporate governance principles into development strategy. The discussion will also touch on succession planning, compliance, and the role of family trusts in safeguarding both assets and legacy.

15:40 - 16:20

Break-Out Session 6A

A pathway to institutionalizing developers so they can access bank and institutional finance for real estate development and asset management operations easily.

The panel will offer insights from banks, DFIs, and capital allocators on what they look for in a development partner, and how developers can evolve from project-based operations to long-term, asset-backed enterprises capable of attracting large-scale funding.

16:20 - 17:00

Session Recap, Wrap up & Cocktail Networking Kick-Off

Day's Recap, Closing Remarks and Official Opening of the Evening Cocktail Session by Networking Event Sponsor

Break-Out Sesssion 4B

14:20 - 15:00

Technology and AI in Real Estate Development and Management

This session explores how emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence, digital twins, proptech platforms, and data-driven planning — are transforming the way we design, develop, and manage real estate. From streamlining approvals and automating asset management to enhancing tenant experiences and improving investment forecasting, the panel will unpack practical applications and future possibilities. Attendees will gain insight into how embracing innovation can unlock efficiency, transparency, and long-term value across the built environment.

Break-Out Sesssion 5B

15:00 - 15:40

Master Planned Communities and Infrastructure Management

As demand for integrated, livable urban environments grows, master-planned developments are redefining the future of Kenya's residential and mixed-use real estate. But scale brings complexity; from roads and utilities to public amenities and private services. This session examines how developers can structure infrastructure ownership, management, and financing models that are sustainable over time. Drawing lessons from local and regional case studies, the panel will explore governance mechanisms, service charge frameworks, and partnerships with counties to ensure that infrastructure doesn't just get built — it works, lasts, and adds value.

Break-Out Sesssion 6B

15:40 - 16:20

Investor Deal Room: Project Pitches to Investors

This curated session offers a unique platform for developers to present well-structured, investment-ready real estate projects to a select audience of institutional investors, financiers, and strategic partners.

Projects presented will span residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments, with a spotlight on those backed by strong governance, clear ROI potential, and scalable models.

Tickets

Take advantage of our limited-time early bird offer and secure your spot at a discounted rate. Don’t miss out!

Members Ticket
KSh 13,920
Non-Members Ticket
KSh 20,880
BMO Endorsers Ticket
KSh 16,704
Student's Ticket - Standard
KSh 5,800
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For more information about the conference

Reach out to KPDA Secretariat
on telephone 0737 530 290 or 0725 286 689 or by email to membership@kpda.or.ke