Urbanitae, a benchmark in real estate investment at SIMA 2025
Last Updated on 14 May 2025 by Urbanitae
SIMA 2025 is here! From May 21 to 24, Urbanitae will once again be present at the Madrid International Real Estate Exhibition (SIMA), the leading international event for the residential real estate sector. This will be our fourth participation as event partners, and this time, we’ll be showcasing our brand with the largest stand in the entire exhibition.
The real estate sector’s main showcase
Held at Ifema Madrid, SIMA has established itself as the largest real estate event in Spain and one of the most important in Europe. Under the theme “The Global Hub of Living,” SIMA 2025 will offer a comprehensive experience for all industry players across four complementary spaces:
- SIMA EXPO, where residential projects will be presented, whether for primary residence, vacation, or investment.
- SIMA INVEST, focused on the needs of individual investors—from small savers to high-net-worth individuals.
- SIMAPRO, the sector’s leading professional forum, featuring high-level talks and panel discussions.
- PROPTECH EXPO, dedicated to technological innovation in the real estate industry.
This year, the exhibition space will grow by 10%, and the number of participating companies will increase by approximately 15%. Furthermore, international participation now represents nearly 20% of the total. These figures underscore the strength of the Spanish real estate market and confirm SIMA as the key meeting point for investors, developers, homebuyers, public authorities, and the most innovative projects in the industry.
Urbanitae, taking center stage at SIMA
As expected, Urbanitae returns to SIMA as a prominent partner. This will be our fourth time attending the event, and this year, we’re playing an active role in SIMAPRO and the Retail Investor Forum at SIMA INVEST, two of the exhibition’s most important platforms. You’ll find us at stand B1-06, the largest in the entire venue, covering 150 m² designed to inform and connect with investors, developers, and real estate professionals.
Throughout the event, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., our Investor Relations and Real Estate teams will be on hand to meet you, answer your questions, and listen to your ideas and suggestions. As always, we look forward to greeting you in person.
The rise of the investor profile
SIMA 2025 confirms the increasing importance of individual investors in the real estate landscape. This group now accounts for nearly 25% of all event visitors. This sustained trend has driven the expansion of SIMA INVEST, a space specifically designed for those seeking real estate investment opportunities.
With more than 90 participating companies and institutions, SIMA INVEST brings together a wide variety of investors: from small savers looking to rent out a home to more sophisticated profiles managing investments over one million euros—not to mention those opting for alternative models like real estate crowdfunding. This space provides all of them with a secure, informative, and strategic environment, offering market analysis, expert advice, and a curated selection of projects.
As Europe’s leading real estate co-investment platform, Urbanitae plays a key role in this environment. Our model enables thousands of individual investors to access opportunities that were once reserved for institutional players.
Talks by our CEO, Diego Bestard
Our CEO, Diego Bestard, will be actively involved in SIMA 2025’s conference program. These are his confirmed appearances:
REAL ESTATE INNOVATION FORUM
📅 Wednesday, May 21, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Innovation in residential development from the perspective of leading players
With representatives from Gradual, PropHero, and Metrovacesa.
SIMAPRO
📅 Thursday, May 22, 12:15–1:05 p.m.
Financing new living models
With representatives from TQ Eurocredit and Izilend.
SIMA INVEST – Retail Investor Forum (free admission)
📅 Thursday, May 22, 4:30 p.m.
📅 Friday, May 23, 5:15 p.m.
Investing in real estate assets through crowdfunding
The residential market context
SIMA 2025 comes at a particularly important moment for the Spanish residential market. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, housing demand remains strong, with limited supply in major cities and growing pressure on housing access. The stabilization of interest rates is helping to revive both professional and individual investment, as investors seek attractive returns and safe-haven assets like real estate.
In this context, Urbanitae has channelled over €450 million in investment for real estate projects across Spain, positioning us as a benchmark for investors looking to diversify their portfolios with high-quality real estate assets.
An unmissable event
SIMA 2025 will once again be the epicenter of the real estate sector. For Urbanitae, it represents a unique opportunity to continue bringing our real estate investment model to a wider audience, connect with developers, and share with our community everything that’s on the horizon.
We look forward to seeing you at SIMA 2025 from May 21 to 24!
