Peter Verwer, Executive Chairman of Futurefy and long-term global REIT ambassador will present at the 2026 SA REIT Association’s conference on the 12^th of February at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg.

The biennial conference, sponsored by Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking’s Property Finance division, is SA’s most influential gathering of listed property leaders, investors, policymakers, and market experts with Verwer’s keynote address to set the tone for a forward-looking exploration on how the REIT model is evolving worldwide.

His presentation, titled ‘Global REIT Dynamics: Innovation, Influence and Opportunity’, will examine how REITs across the world are adapting to investor demands, digital transformation, sustainability imperatives, and their growing role in infrastructure and nation building. His insights will provide a rare global perspective for SA delegates, connecting local challenges to broader trends in capital flows, governance, and long-term investment.

Crucially, his keynote presentation follows the relaunch of the Global REIT Alliance at the EPRA Conference in Stockholm in September 2025. Originally established in 2006 as the Real Estate Equity Securitization Alliance (REESA), the Alliance has been revitalized under its new identity to strengthen international collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and industry advocacy. Today, it represents 24 countries and regions across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa with the SA REIT Association included in SA’s voice in the global coalition.

“The Global REIT Alliance brings together 24 countries and regions, creating a unified voice for REIT advocacy and a platform for knowledge-sharing and standard-setting. Our shared vision is to broaden investor participation, improve transparency and strengthen trust in REITs as a credible global asset class,” says Verwer.

For SA, Alliance membership provides a direct line to international peers and policymakers, allowing local REITs and property leaders to learn from global best practice and at the same time, contribute perspectives from an emerging market grappling with unique economic and regulatory challenges. “Together, we aim to strengthen the global REIT ecosystem and promote REITs as a trusted and transparent asset class worldwide,” he adds.

The 2026 SA REIT Conference will tackle urgent themes shaping the sector, including global market volatility, access to capital, technological innovation, sustainability, local government risks and the shifting policy environment. With credibility and long-term investor relevance at the centre of discussions, the agenda is designed to provide strategic insight and practical direction for REIT executives and investors.