LPA Conference 2008 Programme - The Future of the Costa del Sol 2020

Published on April 4th, 2008 :: LPA News

10 April 2008, Hotel Don Carlos Conference Centre

LPA Conference 2008 Poster At this free conference at the Hotel Don Carlos, Marbella we will discuss the key issues affecting the coast such as urban planning, the environment and how to compete with other tourist destinations. There will be question and answer sessions, so you can have your say, and great networking opportunities.

The aim of this conference is to find practical ways to improve the future for the Costa del Sol and we hope you will get involved in the debate. It is free to attend, but you need to register, so if you want to help improve the future for residents and businesses on the coast, please register today.

Conference Programme:

  • 9.30-10.00 Registration
  • 10.00-10.05 Welcome and Introduction by Javier Martín Ledesma, President AEGI (Asociación Empresarial de Gestión Inmobiliaria)
  • 10.05-10.20 Opening by Angeles Muñoz, the Mayor of Marbella
  • 10.20-10.50 Presentation 1 - Ignacio Pérez de Vargas, Abogados Pérez de Vargas
    Ignacio Pérez de Vargas will be talking about building licenses and planning permission, comparing local Municipalities with the Junta de Andalucia and how this will affect the future of the area
  • 10.50-11.20 Presentation 2 - Felipe Martínez de Marmol, Martínez-Echevarria Pérez & Ferrero Abogados
    Felipe Martínez de Marmol will talk about the law 218/05 to protect the property buyer and what impact this will have on the Costa del Sol in 2020.
  • 11.20-11.50 Presentation 3 - Javier Martín Ledesma, President AEGI
    Javier Martín Ledesma will be speaking on the demand for housing and developments on the Costa del Sol in 2020 and giving predictions on the property market on behalf of AEGI
  • 11.50-12.20 Coffee Break
  • 12.20-12.50 Presentation 4 - Ramón Dávila, President PROMOTUR (The Promoters Association of Residential Tourism and Sports in Andalusia)
    Ramón Dávila will be speaking on the subject of urban planning and the key issue of the way land is being allocated for development
  • 12.50-13.20 Presentation 5 - Enrique Vega, CIDES (Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Estratígico)
    Enrique Vega will be assessing the impact of Strategic Planning on the future of the Costa del Sol and suggesting ways to improve the situation for 2020
  • 13.20-15.00 Lunch
  • 15.00-16.00 Presentation 6 - Xavier Niell, Professora Luisa Gomez Moreno and Dr Rafael Mata, University of Malaga
    These speakers will be discussing the key issues affecting the environment of the region, predictions for the future and how we can minimize our environmental impact for a better future
  • 16.00-16.30 Presentation 7 - Jose Manuel Viera, Grupo GDT
    Jose Manuel Viera will be addressing the important issue of water recycling, how it works, how it can help the area and how it could affect our future
  • 16.30-17.00 Presentation 8 - Ben Dahlstrom, Overseas Property Professional Magazine (OPP)
    Ben Dahlstrom, from the UK publication Overseas Property Professional will be comparing the Costa del Sol to other popular destinations and suggesting ways to attract more holiday makers and property buyers and how he sees the area performing against the newer destinations in 2020
  • 17.00-17.30 - Panel Discussion – Have your say
  • 17.30-17.45 - Conclusion

Register today!