David Atkins, Hammerson Big Cheese, to chair the (wait for it...) European Public Real Estate Association

Link to EPRA web site

"EPRA’s members are Europe’s leading property companies, investors and consultants that together have more than 250-billion Euro of real estate assets. With more than 200 active members, EPRA is the voice of the European publicly-traded real estate sector. 

"We work to encourage greater investment in listed real estate companies in Europe, through the provision of better information to investors, improvement of the general operating environment, encouragement of best practices, and the cohesion and strengthening of the industry. [against whom?]
 

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EPRA Annual Conference 2011 

The Annual Conference is an occasion during the year when the sector's leading names, ideas, prospects and finance circulate freely under one roof. In its 11th year, this two-day networking event truly allows CEOs and CFOs the space and focus to put their decisions and assumptions into perspective. Investors can size up tomorrow's indices champions, while analysts and consultants provide the backdrop and canvas for the year ahead. 

Thursday 1 and Friday 2 September 2011 (you've missed it) 

London Landmark Hotel, 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1

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"David Atkins, Chairman of EPRA said:  

“Property lies at the heart of the real economy – through the delivery and financing of real estate, providing significant investment in the regeneration of major cities across Europe and facilitating employment and business growth. 

“Listed real estate is the most liquid and transparent way of accessing this market, and it is vital that EPRA and the industry work closely with government and regulators in finding solutions that contribute to a sound and sustainable economic recovery.”

(source: 'Europe Real Estate'.)