Transforming the foundation of property technology into the future of Digital Real Estate.

"Proptech Foundation" becomes "Digital Real Estate"

For several years, we have been transforming the market, and now we are entering an exciting period of change at Proptech Foundation! We would like to inform you that Proptech Foundation will from now on operate under the name 'Digital Real Estate’. 

Our mission expands to even more comprehensive approach to digitization, encompassing not only proptech but also digitalization of processes, data management, CRM systems, ERP, BPM, and much more. We believe that only joint effort of all CRE companies’ departments and well crafted synchronized both digital and ESG/sustainability strategies will lead to building a sustainable business value through innovation and IT solutions. 

We are Digital Real Estate

In 2020, the Proptech Foundation was established by a coalition of Real Estate innovation leaders in Poland. By 2024, we seamlessly transitioned to „Digital Real Estate,” reaffirming our dedication to creating exceptional value not just for our partners and their customers, but for the entire Polish Real Estate industry. Our mission is to drive digital transformation to enhance our lives, workplaces, cities, businesses, and the environment through digital innovations. These efforts have significantly influenced the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) market in Poland.

We work with Our Partners

The digital change is a multi level, sophisticated cross departament process. It engages not only Technology, Innovation and IT teams but in the same time HR, Legal, Marketing and all Management levels. We link our Members with top notch Strategic and Technology Partners whose experts are fully committed to the process of digitisation the Real Estate industry. We foster collaboration by a set of joined projects, formats and both technical and market awareness programs.

What we do

We are a modern, agile, industry specialised foundation focused on a human centric digital transformation of the Commercial Real Estate with the use of state of the art technology and support from top notch partners.

We collaborate with leaders and pioneers building the biggest local, regional and global network of CRE digitalization oriented organisations.

We analyse the digital trends with the biggest impact on the Commercial Real Estate Industry and facilitate the process of turning insights into valuable products and services.

We help our Members to prepare their organisations for the change, foster building innovative, employee engaging company culture.

We provide the knowledge and partners to understand collected data and turn them in the new revenue streams to gain operational excellence and provide exceptional customer experience.

Enablement areas

We will focus on three key change areas to be enabled and facilitated within our Member’s organisations. We are launching a set of formats and initiatives involving our Strategic Partners and best of breed local and global experts.

Community

knowledge exchange

The biggest Digital CRE innovation community. Knowledge and inspiration exchange platform for all Real Estate market players, operational managers, technology providers, mentors, experts. To drive the change we have to design new tools, implement new company cultures and change your employee mindsets. Starting in Poland and reaching out to our regional and global peers and networks.

Technology

Business and Operational Impact

Together we build new innovative CRE product and service concepts with a massive support from our Strategic Partners and their experts. We scout and evaluate Polish, regional and global startups in the search of a real business value and hot just tech hype. Our members get access to rapid technology testing and evaluation platform to quickly build new solutions for their clients.

Knowledge

Inspiration, tools, processes and mindset

It’s never about the technology itself! CRE needs to quickly adapt new methods of working, new tools and best practices from other advanced industries and experts from pioneering project and organisations. We launched a tailored ESG CRE Digital Leader Academy for both C-level and Operational management to foster internal change and speed up digital innovation adoption. 

Founder Board

Digital Real Estate (former Proptech Foundation) Founders Board is a C-level hand picked council of most impactful managers and experts representing the CRE industry in Poland. Only the Board or our Founding Member organisations may recommend representatives to be evaluated and voted to become part of the unit. The Founders Board sets the Foundation priorities and have direct impact on the initiatives the Community will engage as well as have exclusive and priority access to most up to date Proptech insights, technology leads and opportunities and best of breed expert support from our Strategic Partners and collaborating global networks.

Daniel Bienias

CBRE

Tomasz Trzósło

Krzysztof Misiak

Cushman & Wakefield

Jarosław Czechowicz

GLP

Mariusz Kondraciuk

Siemens

Krzysztof Cipiur

Knight Frank

Artur Apostoł

Globalworth

Jacek Levernes

ABSL

Tomasz Podolak

Linkleaders

Monika Rajska- Wolińska

Colliers

Katarzyna Zawodna- Bijoch

SKANSKA

Jolanta Nowakowska- Zimoch

Greenberg Traurig

Daniel Puchalski

Alicja
Gackowska

Eco5Tech

Magdalena Szulc

SEGRO

Barbara Topolska

CPI Property Group

Jarosław Bator

NDI Development

Marek Noetzel

NEPI Rockcastle

Łukasz Wieruszewski

Atlas Ward

Marek Jakubów

VELIS REAL ESTATE TECH

Wojciech Pawłowski

DUSSMANN FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Paweł Paczek

M2C

Tomasz Augustyniak

Cellnex

The Ecosystem

The power of the Digital Real Estate’s community comes from the trust and commitment as well as the smart structure. The Founding Board sets the priorities, tailors the annual strategy and reviews the benefits and projects undertaken. Strategic Partners provide technology, experts and know how to the Community. 

There is no CRE change without deep collaboration with cities and local governments therefore we bind all our formats and projects to the concept of Future Cities and Future Living. The startup and scale-up chapter brings new solutions and products. Academic and Innovation Hubs deliver cutting edge technologies, recent global insights and research, knowledge, talent pool and innovation development environment.

Team

We come from technology, user/customer experience and business consulting world to facilitate the change and help those who will join the Future CRE Community and become our Founding Members.

Michał Kozłowski

Managing Director/ Co-Founder

Business developer and digital transformation leader. Country Head in the leading cybersecurity company, Over 15 years in technology research and advisory.

Bartosz Dobrowolski

Co-founder

Over 15 years experience in consulting, vision development, innovative product design, sales, presales and business process optimisation. Startup mentor, lecturer and public speaker.

Ewa Zagórska

Head of Commercial Real Estate Innovation

Tech-savvy architect with over 15 years of experience in real estate. Specializes in ESG, sustainability, and business process optimization projects, turbocharged by innovation and digital technologies.

Katarzyna Gądek

Partner Engagement & Communication Manager

Experienced partner engagement and communication coordinator. Orchestrating initiatives that deliver value for our peers. 9+ years of experience developing brands and kicking of new products.

Key future CRE initiatives

Technology

Industry reports

Our team, in collaboration with partners, develops practical industry reports for CRE managers on the latest technologies and innovations. These reports provide detailed analyses on how such technologies can enhance business strategies, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in sectors like retail, office, and logistics. Aimed at empowering managers to make informed decisions, our reports distill complex tech advancements into actionable insights, ensuring our clients stay ahead in the rapidly evolving real estate market.

Check our reports

 

Innovation

Tech ROAST & Databases

We continuously explore new technologies and startups adding value to the CRE industry, creating exclusive databases of software and platforms for our members to enhance their businesses and achieve goals. Additionally, our „Tech Roast” initiative, formerly Proptech Roast, offers managers from our Founders’ companies a unique mentorship opportunity. They not only discover new startups and tech firms but also learn how to present digital technologies to their clients. This blend of exclusive resources and learning opportunities uniquely positions our members at the forefront of industry innovation.

Knowledge

CRE Digital Leader Academy

In an era where the intersection of digital innovation and sustainability defines market leaders, the Digital Leader Academy emerges as a beacon for holistic managerial education in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector. Our programme focuses on empowering managers with a comprehensive understanding of digitalization strategies, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and sustainability practices, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and innovations. We believe in fostering a new organizational culture that ignites innovation and actively involves employees in the transformative journey. The Digital Leader Academy presents a globally unique, practical educational program designed to equip real estate managers to navigate the new realities of the industry powered by digital innovations. By adopting new tech tools and innovative approaches, they can propel their businesses forward.

Check it out!

Get involved

There are several ways your organisation, employees and clients can benefit from the Digital Real Estate powered by Proptech Foundation initiative. Depending on your company maturity and strategy you can either shape the market and lead the change taking part in pioneering projects or benefit from insights, research and knowledge exchange formats.

Founding Member

If you are a CRE company you can become a Founding Member company that will allow your C-Level management representative to join the Founding Board and designated operational manager to be part of the Expert Board. You will have first access to all resources, technologies, Proptech Sandbox and rapid technology testing framework, Digital Transformation Academy, access to experts and direct support from our Strategic Partners.

Strategic Partner

If you are an Enterprise size tech provider or a consulting company working in the CRE field you can become our Strategic Partner and get curated access to the community (Code of Conduct based) and be part of our joined projects led together with the leaders of the CEE Real Estate market. Your selected manager will join the Expert Board and become a mentor to the CRE Community and advisor to the Founders Board.

Technology Partner

If you are a not an Enterprise size company but your team provides a solution, technology or services bringing real business value to the CRE industry you may become our Technology Partner. You will become part of our ecosystem and selected Founder meetings. You and your portfolio will gain a full exposure and priority in our initiatives and projects crfted for the CRE industry and Founding Members.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to become a Founding Member?

To become a Founding Member you have to be a well established Commercial Real Estate company (an agency, an investor, a developer, etc) ready to take active part in the Community live to lead the change and pioneer. You will get access to all our initiatives and we will be there for you in the process of change with a strong support of the Strategic Partner pool. To deliver value and ensure the highest level of service we decided to limit the number of Founding Members. Please apply using the application form and we will be with you promptly with the membership fee offer and the benefits.

How to become a Strategic Partner?

If you are a technology provider or a consulting or service company committed or even better fully focused on the Commercial Real Estate industry we are more than happy to meet you. We will walk you through the business opportunities the Digital Real Estate offers  your organisation as well as the membership fee and the Code of Conduct. Please apply using the application form and we will be with you promptly. e writing is clear and concise, and helps visitors get the support they need in the most efficient way. Consider elaborating with examples or visual aids to ensure all users fully understand the information.

How can I join the Future CRE Community?​

Joining the Future CRE Community is free and easy! To become an active member you have to represent a Real Estate company (a broker, an investor, a property manager, a developer, etc). After receiving your application form we will get back to you to verify and evaluate your membership.

Why Foundation?

Working in a highly competitive market requires the highest confidence and transparency. We believe that only an open organization created by a team not affiliated with any real estate company can be a trusted partner in the process of this critical digital change. Although the foundation has some limitations, no other form of cooperation provides similar level of transparency.

Discover Upcoming Events

Join us at exclusive events and training sessions designed to keep you informed and ahead in the evolving world of digital real estate.

Property Tour 2024

Property Tour 2024 is an engaging event series for Property Managers, offering insights into digital solutions that enhance building management efficiency. Through hands-on workshops and real-world case studies, participants will explore innovative technologies in cities like Kraków, Gdańsk, Łódź, and Wrocław.

ESG Digital Leader Academy

ESG Digital Leader Edition 3 is an intensive program aimed at managers who want to learn the intricacies of implementing ESG strategies using modern digital innovations. The program consists of four engaging workshops, led by practitioners with many years of industry experience.

Digital Real Estate Podcast

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