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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

The IE NextGen Program is an international forum that offers young professionals in the built environment and real estate industry a platform to voice their opinions, inspire and motivate others through NextGen interviews, share information about diverse career paths, and expand their professional network.

The primary goal of this forum is to facilitate discussions on major market trends, foster entrepreneurial initiatives with an open-minded mindset, and encourage multidisciplinary collaboration across real estate sectors beyond architecture and design.

Within the context of IE University and this forum, our central focus will be on enhancing the future of cities. This entails prioritizing sustainability while ensuring economic and social well-being for all

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NextGen Program: Unleashing Potential, Inspiring Excellence!

Unveil our NextGen Program at IE School of Architecture and Design as you delve into our brochure, exploring our archive of interviews, articles contributed by esteemed members of the International Talent Forum, and a sneak peek into our exciting lineup of upcoming activities. Prepare to be inspired!

VISION, VALUES AND PILLARS OF ACTION

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    Our vision

    To inspire the next generation of Real Estate professionals that will shape the future of cities and the built environment.

  • 02.

    Our values:

    to be inspiring, inclusive, and committed.

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    Pillars of Action:

    • Thought Leadership: We are dedicated to being industry leaders by continuously staying informed about the latest trends, sharing groundbreaking ideas, and offering valuable insights that contribute to progress.
    • Inspire through our NextGen Interviews: We cultivate an environment of open discussion and inclusivity, encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas to ignite innovative thinking and inspire others.
    • Provide Professional Career Paths: We actively promote and showcase a wide range of career paths within the built environment, real estate and creative industries, empowering young professionals to explore and pursue rewarding opportunities, not always conventional career paths.

    PAST INTERVIEWS

    • Promotional poster for a webinar titled 'NEXTGEN: CHECK TO BUILD' featuring speaker Alejandro Ruiz, scheduled on 25th September at 6pm CET, focusing on revolutionizing construction through software innovation, hosted by IE University School of Architecture & Design.

      CHECK TO BUILD

      Learn about Alejandro's journey from inspiration to innovation with Check to Build, a cutting-edge software born from his passion for revolutionizing the construction industry. Join us to learn how shaping the future of construction can be made with SaaS-based solutions.

    • Unlocking earth's secrets

      Unlocking earth's secrets

      Founded by Ángela del Carmen Fuentes Imageryst democratizes access to drone and satellite imagery analysis, empowering users of all technical levels to extract valuable information.Imageryst transforms how businesses harness Earth Observation data. 

    • Universities' role and creative industries' impact in shaping cities | IE School of Architecture and Design

      Universities' role and creative industries' impact in shaping cities

      Ignacio Diaz Maurinho, Associate at Allies and Morrison Architects, London explores the significant role universities play in shaping cities, influencing the aesthetics and atmosphere of neighborhoods. Ignacio shares how different projects from Allies and Morrison demonstrate how design fosters a positive and transformative connection between universities and the cities they inhabit.

    • Fostering Entrepreneurship in EMEA: Venture Capital as a Catalyst for Change

      Fostering Entrepreneurship in EMEA: Venture Capital as a Catalyst for Change

      Based in London, Andre Bothma leads a dynamic team supporting the EMEA region, overseeing operations and managing an impressive portfolio of 55 companies. Andre delved into his journey from entrepreneur to growth principal in venture capital, sharing insights into the selection criteria for successful startups in the real estate sector.

    • Past Interviews Pioneering Architecture for New Ways to Live and Worl | IE School of Architecture and Design

      Pioneering Architecture for New Ways to Live and Work

      Kelsea Crawford, an award-winning entrepreneur on the frontlines of exciting architectural innovations. Crawford, the CEO and co-founder of Cutwork Studio, a visionary team of architects, designers and engineers determined to redefine how space is used and shared in the modern world.

    • Fragile: Resilient & Sustainable Design

      FRAGILE: RESILIENT & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

      Lukas Kauer, founder of Fragile, joined an exclusive list of illustrious speakers to have graced this online forum. Fragile has managed to turn strategic imagination into innovative design solutions to help future-minded companies achieve global impact.

    • Urban Matters

      URBAN MATTERS

      Enrique Ibáñez González, founder and director of Urbanmatters, started his career in the Netherlands, but he’s worked all over the world. When he joined us for the latest in the IE NextGen program, we knew we were in for some fascinating insights from the cutting edge of the architectural profession.

    • Steve Edge

      Steve Edge

      The London-based studio, which specializes in brand identity, brand strategy and digital design and build, believes that behind every good brand is an even better story.

    • Savills

      SAVILLS

      Savills, an award-winning international studio, that specializes in full-service interior architecture and design, development advisory and workplace transformation; striving to improve the future of cities through innovative real estate solutions.

    • Bildia

      BILDIA

      Bildia joined us to talk about how the company is making its mark on the construction industry: changing the dynamics of the procurement supply chain. Bildia is a cloud-based software ecosystem helping construction companies automate their processes.

    • The Venture City

      THE VENTURE CITY

      From the Venture Lab to the International MBA, it was at IE University that Brooke began to think outside. The box and learn to take advantage of opportunities that came her way, including the opportunity to join The Venture City thanks to her IE University network.

    • Past Interviews The Coliving Phenomenon | IE School of Architecture and Design

      THE “COLIVING” PHENOMENON

      DoveVivo’s Spain Director Irene Trujillo joined us to talk about a fast-growing phenomenon: coliving. Coliving has grown out of students’ and young professionals’ frustration with inaccessible urban accommodation, and money.

    • Expectation vs Reality | IE School of Architecture and Design

      EXPECTATION VS REALITY

      The behind-the-scenes experiences at Built-ID, a social impact tech company that focuses on building sustainable places for a better future. They accelerate collaboration and beneficial relationships between decision-makers and communities, by connecting diverse groups of people.

    • Powering any Type of Building | IE School of Architecture and Design

      POWERING ANY TYPE OF BUILDING

      Connect Amenities, Services and People.” In it, they discussed their journey to building a workplace experience platform that allows teams to “navigate the workplace and stay connected from anywhere.”

    • Tech in Real Estate | IE School of Architecture and Design

      TECH IN REAL ESTATE

      LandTech may have started small, but they’re a model of success and rapid growth. In just four years, their original four became 100 people.

    • Artificial Intelligence in Managing Real Estate Portfolios | IE School of Architecture and Design

      ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANAGING REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIOS

      The inspiring young professional gave us an inside look into the fast-paced world of financial data, and explained what inspired to found Menhir.

    • The Power of Knowing Data & Analytics | IE School of Architecture and Design

      THE POWER OF KNOWING; DATA & ANALYTICS

      Mathew Glenny discussed his real estate career journey—from working for real estate giant JLL, to joining the team at property search engine Realla, to leading sales at CoStar.

    • Connecting People, Buildings & Cities | IE School of Architecture and Design

      CONNECTING PEOPLE, BUILDINGS & CITIES

      WiredScore is championing cutting-edge technology in real estate. They provide the only certifications for rating the infrastructure and technological capacity of commercial and residential buildings, ensuring buildings can meet today’s expectations and tomorrow’s demands.

    • Sound Cities: Rethinking Music & Night Time Economy in Cities | IE School of Architecture and Design

      SOUND CITIES: RETHINKING MUSIC & NIGHT TIME ECONOMY IN CITIES

      Sound Diplomacy is the leading global advisor on growing music and night time economies in cities. It has defined a new way of thinking about the value of music, and influenced over 100 cities to invest in music and culture.

    • Understanding a Place's Past, Present and Potential | IE School of Architecture and Design

      UNDERSTANDING A PLACE’S PAST, PRESENT AND POTENTIAL

      Future Places Studio is a London-based research and strategy studio that works with the built environment sector. They help companies embark on new projects from a strategic research perspective, examining macro and micro elements and using that insight to create better places.

    INTERNATIONAL TALENT FORUM

    Join our NextGen International Talent Forum, where professionals in Real Estate, Architecture, Consultancy, Construction, and related fields collaborate on topics relevant to the built environment and cities. Our objective is to facilitate cross-border idea exchange among young talents.

    As a member of the Forum, you'll participate in quarterly meetings with like-minded individuals from around the world. These sessions provide market updates, networking opportunities, and international business connections. We also create digital content, including blog posts, based on these discussions.

    To express your interest, email Maria Prieto-Moreno, Senior Marketing Manager at IE School of Architecture.