Nicolas Bearelle is the founder and executive chairman of Revive, a real estate developer and investor that specialises in urban regeneration. Revive transforms urban brownfield sites into vibrant, sustainable neighbourhoods. Its projects are carbon-free and aim to create resilient cities that add economic, environmental, and social value.

Nicolas is also the co-founder of WATT Factory, an accelerator hub for entrepreneurs focused on smart cities; an investor in the biotech startup TakeAirLabs; the co-chair of the European Residential Council of the Urban Land Institute; a member of the advisory board for PropTechLab Belgium; and an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Vlerick Entrepreneurship Academy.

On December 2nd, he will speak about the housing crisis, which comes on top of the climate crisis, and how the two are deeply interconnected. "Energy poverty, unaffordable and unhealthy housing, decarbonization of existing building stock, and larger footprints for new construction- these are incredible opportunities for investors who want to contribute positively to both societal stability and a healthier living environment."

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