The MIPIM Challengers programme will provide an opportunity for young built environment professionals under 30 years old from across the world to make the case at MIPIM for new solutions to the biggest challenges facing the industry.

What are the benefits?

• A complimentary pass for MIPIM, access to all conferences, events and the delegates directory
• A dedicated programme at MIPIM, including a 1-hour conference with the challengers speaking on stage
• Dedicated communications and webinars before and during MIPIM
• Stay for 3 nights at a hotel close to Cannes with free shuttle service

How to become a MIPIM Challenger?
To apply for the MIPIM Challengers programme, candidates are required to submit a 600-word essay in English, addressing the question:
"What is the most crucial challenge confronting global urban development, and how can young professionals contribute to its solution?"

The first Challengers cohort will be selected from the 16 best essays as judged by a panel of real estate experts. The panel will look for essays that exhibit:

• clear understanding of the problem
• originality
• critical thinking
• a global perspective
• a call to action

Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2023.

Submit an application

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