IL PUNTO Real Estate Advisor / CORFAC International will participate in the 13th edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from May 17 to 22.

The World Urban Forum is one of the world’s leading international events dedicated to urban development, sustainable housing, and the future of cities.

Organized under the auspices of UN-Habitat, the World Urban Forum brings together institutions, investors, real estate operators, professionals, and experts from around the world to address today’s major urban challenges, with particular attention to housing accessibility, sustainability, and urban regeneration.

Antonio Campagnoli, Founding Partner and President of IL PUNTO, together with Alissa Bankovska, Chief Executive Officer of IL PUNTO, will attend several key sessions within the international program dedicated to the role of the private sector, housing finance, and global housing strategies.

More specifically, Antonio Campagnoli will participate in the following events:

Business Assembly

“Delivering Against Odds: Private Sector Leadership Across the Housing Value Chain”
Monday, May 17, 2026 | 13:00 – 17:00

A session focused on the strategic role of the private sector across the entire housing value chain, highlighting leadership, innovation, and operational models capable of responding to growing global housing demand.

Dialogue 1

“The Global Housing Crisis – What’s the Plan?”
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 09:30 – 11:30

An international discussion addressing the global housing crisis, aimed at exploring policies, financial tools, and public-private partnerships necessary to ensure more equitable and sustainable access to housing.

Business Roundtable

“De-Risking Housing Finance: Unlocking Private Capital for Adequate Housing at Scale”
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 13:00 – 15:00

A high-level roundtable dedicated to risk mitigation mechanisms and strategies aimed at attracting private capital to support large-scale housing projects.

Alissa Ban’kovska will also participate as moderator and speaker in the official WUF13 program session:

Business & Innovation Stage

“Urban Value Chain in Action: Business Leadership for Inclusive, Smart and Sustainable Cities”
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 15:00 – 16:00

The session, organized by FIABCI – The International Real Estate Federation and included in the official World Urban Forum calendar, has been developed as part of a series of sessions curated by UN-Habitat dedicated to practical and innovative delivery models across the entire urban value chain.

The discussion will explore the contribution of the private sector to the development of more inclusive, smart, and sustainable cities through international experiences and case studies focused on:

  • affordable housing solutions;
  • planning and design innovation;
  • eco-friendly construction materials and methods;
  • PropTech, digital tools, and AI-enabled systems;
  • energy-efficient and smart building solutions;
  • sustainable urban services, including water management, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable mobility.

During the session, Alissa Bankovska will address the topics of affordable housing solutions and innovation in urban planning and design, contributing to the international dialogue alongside other experts and industry professionals.

IL PUNTO’s participation at WUF13 confirms the company’s commitment to promoting international dialogue on real estate, urban development, and sustainable investment, further strengthening its role within the global real estate community.