PropTech Events

Educating, exchanging and rethinking the Real Estate industry.

We create interactive events and connect companies, investors, PropTechs and industry associations at knowledge transfer and networking events on current topics around the building lifecycle.

TBA

Award of DREA Digital Real Estate Association

March 15-16, 2025
Messe Wien
"Technology transfer in the Real Estate industry holds enormous potential for innovation and increased efficiency. By integrating modern technologies such as digital platforms, artificial intelligence and IoT, we can optimize processes, reduce costs and improve the user experience. This promotes a dynamic and future-oriented Real Estate industry that meets changing requirements."
Ferdinand Dietrich
Co-founder & CEO PTE

About PropTech Events

PTE PropTech Events is your partner for creating unique and high-impact events that enable knowledge sharing and networking at the highest level. With our extensive expertise and passion for the real estate world, we specialize in bridging the gap between traditional real estate companies and the dynamic tech industry

Our services include organizing and hosting our own exclusive events that provide a platform for intensive dialogue between key players in both industries. In doing so, we rely on innovative formats to provide participants with fresh perspectives and in-depth industry knowledge.

“We connect Tech providers (PropTechs, ConTechs, FinTechs and ClimateTechs) with industry experts, decision makers and thought leaders in the real estate industry.”

We also take responsibility for the stage program at major international real estate events, such as Expo Real in Munich. Here, we rely on renowned international top speakers who speak on the hottest topics in the real estate industry. Our expertise in selecting speakers and our ability to convey content in an exciting and informative way make our programs a highlight at any conference.

PropTech Events doesn’t just offer large-scale events, however. Our portfolio also includes smaller marketing services, such as organizing private company parties and press conferences. We understand that your company has individual needs, and we are ready to develop customized solutions to achieve your goals.

Moreover, PropTech Events organizes the well-known Digital Real Estate Conference ‘PropTech Vienna (since 2017) and the coveted DREA Award, launched in 2019.

With our network of experts and our deep understanding of the needs of the real estate industry, we are your reliable partner for successful networking, knowledge sharing and impressive events. Let us work together to achieve your goals and strengthen your brand in the real estate industry.

Get to know us!

Feel free to contact us via mail: info@drea.at 

The team

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Jörg Buß

Founder and CEO

Jörg is currently Co-Founder & Managing Director of HOKOHOKO Media and Scientific Advisory Board Member at Digital Building Solutions (DBS). In 2014 he founded and managed the data-driven real estate and location Checkmyplace and managed it as Managing Director for 6 years. He then worked as Managing Director Austria at Pricehubble. Jörg also founded DREA/apti together with Julia and Ferdi and has been a board member ever since. Since 2023, he has also taken on the role of moderator for apti at various international events.

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Julia Arlt

Founder

Julia is the Global Digital Real Estate Leader at PwC where she works on deals strategy, digital real estate consulting, new product development, fundraising, M&A and startup collaboration. She is a serial entrepreneur, who co-founded the pan-European FUTURE:PropTech event that was acquired by CRE:Tech. Due to her extensive, international network, she is called "The Queen of PropTech" by her team. Furthermore, Julia founded DREA Digital Real Estate Association/apti (Austrian PropTech Initiative) in 2017 together with Ferdinand and Jörg and has been a member of the board ever since.

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Ferdinand Dietrich

Founder & CEO

Ferdi is an entrepreneur and investor focused on digitalization. As the founder of Storebox, he redefined urban infrastructure by developing smart Last-Mile logistics and decentralized Micro-Hubs. Today, Ferdi uses his experience to help the startup ecosystem grow. He serves as an Advisory Board Member for several companies, providing strategic guidance on scaling and digital transformation. As a VC Supporting Partner and Business Angel, he mentors founders and bridges the gap between venture capital and operational success. Ferdi is also a Co-founder and Board Member of Digital Real Estate Association, where he helps drive digital innovation across the European property market.