This week, international real estate giants from over 60 different countries will be meeting in Cannes, France for the 15th MAPIC retail real estate event from November 18th-20th. The themes of the conference are "the impact of consumer behaviour on the sector, Germany's remarkable performance in the current crisis, tomorrow's markets, urban retailing planning, the investment agenda, and incorporating sustainable development into retail real estate projects" (www.mapic.com). The winners of the MAPIC Awards 2009 will be presented for the following categories:

Retail success story
Best concept
Best developer
Best shopping centre
Best agent/consultant
Best sustainable retail development
Best urban regeneration initiative

Keep checking ourbania this week to see featured projects of the nominees.