While in #Rwanda, participants of the African Real Estate Society (AfRES) East African Chapter Conference had an opportunity to visit some of the green buildings & projects in @CityofKigali, including @RURA_RWANDA headquarters, @imbankrw & @RwandaFDA, among others. #AfRES_EA2023
On Day 2 of the African Real Estate Society (AfRES) East African Chapter Conference, participants visited @KigaliMemorial to pay tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi & learn about #Rwanda's tragic history, recovery, unity & reconciliation. #AfRES_EA2023
"We can't overlook the positive influence #ICT has had & continues to have on this sector. The digital revolution has transformed every aspect of our lives, shaping industries, transforming economies, challenging traditional practices."- DG @MukamanaE said. #AfRES_EA2023
A big thank you to our Guest of Honour, @MukamanaE, Director General, @Lands_Rwanda, who pointed out that the regional meeting was timely, coming at a time when ICT/AI are being applied to all aspects of life and that its importance cannot be overlooked today. #AfRES_EA2023
"Today, we embark on a journey that explores the remarkable intersection of technology & the rapidly evolving real estate landscape in one of Africa's most vibrant regions."- @MukamanaE, Director General, @Lands_Rwanda, in her opening remarks. #AfRES_EA2023
We had panels on Property management, Sustainable real estate finance/ Mortgage, affordable housing & expropriation, during which speakers & participants discussed the latest trends in these particular areas & shared experiences from their respective countries. #AfRES_EA2023
Day 2 of the African Real Estate Society (AfRES) East African Chapter Conference is on today. A look back at our opening day in pictures. It was a day filled with highly interactive sessions, insightful conversations & opportunities to network as professionals. #AfRES_EA2023
We had an exciting panel on Valuation & Artificial Intelligence during which panelists discussed how AI is having an impact on the property & real estate industry, particularly when it comes to assessing the value & determining the price of the assets. #AfRES_EA2023
During his opening remarks, our Executive Secretary @Sabiti1Steven appreciated the participating members, and urged them to take advantage of these training opportunities whenever they are organised.
He underlined that they help them to stay relevant in the engineering field.
Mr. @CharlesHaba, CEO @CenturyRwanda, extensively talked about trends in property management & how tech has improved efficiency in management & is cost effective but reiterated that ICT & AI are not going to take people's jobs but rather enhance operations. #AfRES_EA2023
The first topic of the day focused on "Valuation & Artificial Intelligence", with a keynote address by Rhona Nyakulama Butare, a land governance & urban development expert, who extensively discussed the influence of #ICT/AI on the property industry & future trends. #AfRES_EA2023
The session on "Property management" featured a keynote speech by Dr. Rachael Daisy Mirembe from @Makerere University/GIPS, who was on the panel with Jean Claude Nsabimana, Creativo Real Estate Ltd, @CharlesHaba, @CenturyRwanda & Egide Gatsirombo, @Baobabrealty. #AfRES_EA2023
A 2 day African Real Estate Society (AfRES) East African Chapter Conference kicked off today in Kigali with the theme: "The next generation of real estate in East Africa: The effect of ICT".
Welcoming the delegates, Mr. @BMunyabugingo, the #AfRES_EA2023 Conference Convener, said that experts share the goal of stepping ahead together:
βFrom all corners of the real estate sector here we are to discuss challenges and opportunities in embracing the Information Technology practices in the sector.β
Delegates from the real estate, housing and property industry from East Africa and across Africa are convening in #Kigali - #Rwanda for the African Real Estate Society (AfRES) East African Chapter Conference. #AfRES_EA2023 which is hosted by @IrpvR, is being held under the theme; "The next generation of real estate in East Africa: The effect of ICT".
The African Real Estate Society @afresorg East African Chapter Conference brings together Valuers, Property Managers, Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, Brokers, Developers, Financiers etc to discuss the role of IT in real estate as well as foster new opportunities. #AfRES_EA2023
"13yrs on, #IRPV has established professional standards to achieve an international level of professional practice. IRVP is so far a pool of property investment advisors & plays a vital role in developing policies related to real state in Rwanda." - @Jon_Mugisha#AfRES_EA2023
In his opening remarks, the chairperson @IrpvR, @Jon_Mugisha warmly welcomed delegates from across the continent for the African Real Estate Society (AfRES) East African Chapter Conference 2023, hosted by #IRPV, before sharing a brief history of @afresorg. #AfRES_EA2023
β#IRPV, the conference host is a member of @afresorg in the East African chapter. IRPV was established by law in 2010 with the mission of organizing the property valuation profession in Rwanda.@Jon_Mugisha, Chair, IRPV. #AfRES_EA2023