All Speakers Speaker José Covas Position: President/Chair RICS Advisory Board Portugal Company: RICS José Covas is a senior real estate professional with close to 30 years of experience in valuation, investment advisory, and asset management. He is the Founder of José Covas Real Estate, President of RICS Portugal, and a Board Member of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC). He has held leadership roles at Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, Knight Frank and Aura REE, advising on major real estate transactions across multiple sectors. Sessions Wed 1 Oct 11:15 - 11:45 AUDITORIUM 4 Premium VIP Fundraising Alternative Capital: Funds, Platforms, and Co-Investment Strategies Wed 1 Oct 16:15 - 16:45 AUDITORIUM JLL Premium VIP RE Services What’s It Worth Now? Rethinking Valuation in 2025