REAL ESTATE SITE VISIT & ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENING

We are delighted to invite you to a special site visit and networking evening at The Derby Hotel, London, taking place on 16 June at 6:30pm.
 
This event marks the first in a new series of real estate site visits and networking gatherings designed specifically for alumni of Columbia Business School and peer schools. It aims to bring together professionals with a shared interest in real estate, investment, and development, fostering meaningful connections alongside practical industry insights.
Hosted at The Derby Hotel, a compelling example of office-to-hospitality conversion, the evening will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the asset’s evolution and the broader themes shaping adaptive reuse in London.
 
Agenda

1. Welcome & Introduction (5–10 minutes)
An introduction by the hotel’s manager, covering the history of the asset and its transformation from office space into a hotel.

2. Development Perspective & Q&A (20 minutes)

A short presentation by Zoe Huang, Senior Development Manager at Dominus:
• Key considerations in office-to-living / hospitality conversions
• Development challenges and opportunities
• Practical insights from a real-world project

This session will conclude with an interactive Q&A.

3. Networking Reception
 
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an engaging and insightful evening combining real estate learning with high-quality networking. 

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Where & When

16 June
Time: 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Tickets: £25 Member / £30 Non-Member
The Derby Hotel, 5 Great Tower Street, EC3R 5AA

Kindly organised by Teresa Cheng, Lisa Cations