Breaking Property News – 06/03/24

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CREtech London announces a small amount of free tickets with access to exhibit hall at MAGAZINE LONDON

‘Since our inception in 2017, CREtech has been dedicated to championing the tech visionaries shaping innovative solutions in the Built World. Our unwavering support to the real estate technology community has taken on new dimensions, particularly at CREtech London. Which again this year will be taking place at the MAGAZINE LONDON venue (SE10 0JH), just a 3-minute walk from North Greenwich tube) on the 8th and 9th of May 2024.

We are excited to introduce a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fortifying our ties with the real estate community and showcasing the invaluable contributions of our sponsors, who serve as the true catalysts propelling the future of the industry.

 

Embark on a journey of exploration within the Discovery Zone, where an eclectic mix of exhibitors and subject matter experts await—from climate tech innovations to smart building hardware and groundbreaking AI technologies. This exclusive, highly limited pass not only grants you 2-day access to our expo hall but also provides entry to our esteemed Innovation Stage.

Seize the opportunity to secure your complimentary Discovery Zone registration now, as these special passes are available in a very limited quantity. Join us at CREtech London to embrace the boundless potential and redefine the real estate landscape collectively. We look forward to welcoming you to an event that celebrates collaboration, innovation, and the thriving spirit of the real estate community. Hope to see you there!’

-The CREtech Team

Note: Proptech-X is an official media partner for the event and its Founder Andrew Stanton fully endorses what Michael Beckerman CEO and all at the CREtech team are achieving by ensuring that all things that pertain to the built environment get front and centre at every opportunity both here and across the pond. As an avid antendee Andrew says he finds the ability to network, and catch up with all the topline minds under one roof; widen his knowledge base and learn from peers what is going on in the industry to be an inavaluable 48-hours that needs to be diaried in annually.


Geovation Spring Showcase 2024: The 17th Geovation showcase & networking event is here!

Date and time: Wed, 17th April 2024 17:00 – 20:30 BST. Pitches at 18:00.

Location: Geovation Hub, Sutton Yard 4th Floor, 65 Goswell Road London EC1V 7EN

Join us as we showcase the latest cohort of promising Geospatial data (GeoTech) and PropTech startups to graduate from our Accelerator Programme. Over the last six months, our cohort have been working with Geovation to refine their propositions and prepare for future growth.. The cohort has also been engaging with various HMLR and OS SMEs to enhance their solutions by making use of HMLR and OS data.

At the showcase you’ll have a chance to hear from each of our founder teams as they present their business, their journey so far and plans for the future. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with the teams and our invited audience of geospatial and PropTech sector leaders, investors and government stakeholders.

Our 17th Accelerator Cohort:

  • Kotini (PropTech): Helping Estate Agents to focus on the jobs that matter byautomating their admin and compliance.
  • Material Index (PropTech): Building the marketplace for secondary construction components.
  • Housecure (PropTech): Guiding individuals through their property transactions with a free-to-use online platform, providing them with all the tools they need to minimise their risk, stress, and costs.
  • Agrasta (GeoTech): The simplest and quickest solution to reducing upstream (Scope 3) emissions in food supply chains.
  • Guerrilla (GeoTech): Pioneers in combatting road runoff pollution through retrofittable solutions.
  • VOLTQUANT (GeoTech): Revolutionising the grid connection process, propelling the clean energy movement forward.

 

Andrew Stanton Executive Editor – moving property and proptech forward. PropTech-X

Andrew Stanton

CEO & Founder Proptech-PR. Proptech Real Estate Influencer, Executive Editor of Estate Agent Networking. Leading PR consultancy in Proptech & Real Estate. Want to contact me directly regarding one of my articles or maybe you'd like a chat about future articles? Email me via editor@stagingsite.estateagentnetworking.co.uk

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