ESPI2R, ESPI’s real estate research division, adopts a multidisciplinary approach to address a wide array of real estate issues. In November 2026, ESPI2R will host its biannual International Conference on Real Estate in Paris, serving as a premier platform for discussions and insights on the evolving real estate landscape at various levels - from global to local.

Call for thematic sessions, abstracts and full papers, 01/06/2026, Paris

Presentation

ESPI2R, ESPI’s real estate research division, adopts a multidisciplinary approach to address a wide array of real estate issues. In November 2026, ESPI2R will host its biannual International Conference on Real Estate in Paris, serving as a premier platform for discussions and insights on the evolving real estate landscape at various levels - from global to local.

This call for thematic sessions, abstracts, and full papers invites submissions on a wide range of topics. We welcome discussions on socio-territorial dynamics, market trends, and in-depth aspects of real estate investments. Contributions that explore sustainable practices in building and urban development are also encouraged. We’re interested in how technology and environmental changes are reshaping real estate, including the management and use of property. Papers on urban planning, the impact of digital technologies on the real estate market, and ethical issues in property development are also highly appreciated. Your insights will help shape the diverse and dynamic agenda of our conference.

This call is an invitation to contribute to the ongoing research and explorations that reevaluate real estate business models and current practices in housing and other property assets. It seeks to foster discussions on adapting strategies of real estate stakeholders to the impending economic, financial, environmental, social, and demographic challenges. The goal is to pave the way for more sustainable and healthier urban environments.

To submit a thematic session

Thematic sessions will consist of three to four papers connected by a unifying topic. The program committee will select a limited number of submitted thematic sessions based on scientific quality and originality and based on the themes of the accepted abstracts.

1. Send us an email with “Thematic Session” in the subject line to recherche@groupe-espi.fr.
In your email, please include the following information:

Name(s) of the thematic session’s organizer(s).

• Suggested title of the thematic session.
• A short description of the session’s main topics and issues it intends to address, with a short explanation of how the papers are connected and how they jointly relate to the theme in 300 words maximum. Add preliminary sources.
• Title, organizers’ names, authors affiliations, and email contact (make sure that paper titles and authors are consistent with the thematic session submission).

2. Thematic session organizer(s) must commit to attending ESPI2R 2026 International Conference and to chairing the specific thematic session.
3. All nominated presenters of thematic sessions are to be registered by September 15^th, 2026.  

To submit abstracts and full papers

We welcome submissions of abstracts up to 300 words for papers focusing on real estate, housing, and property. The submission deadline for abstracts is June 1^st, 2026. All abstracts will undergo a review process prior to acceptance.
The deadline for full paper submission is June 1^st, 2026. All full papers will have a dedicated discussant, will receive more time for presentation and discussion, and will be published in a special issue of a real estate journal.
All submission of abstracts, full papers is to be done through the conference’s site: https://espi-irec-2026.sciencesconf.org on or before the respected deadlines.

Important dates

• Deadline for proposing thematic sessions: February 27th, 2026
• Notification of acceptance of thematic sessions: April 3rd, 2026
• Deadline for abstract submission: June 1st, 2026
• Deadline for full papers submission for a publication (special issue or proceedings): June 1st, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: June 30th, 2026
• Early-birds registration: July 1st - July 31st, 2026
• Deadline for registration at the conference: November 10th, 2026

For further information, please contact the program committee at recherche@groupe-espi.fr or via the conference website.
Looking forward to welcoming you in Paris, where we eagerly anticipate engaging with your innovative real estate research, enriching our collective understanding and shaping the future of real estate.

Program committee

The Program Committee comprises Associate Professors from ESPI’s laboratory, as well as members of its Scientific Council.

Modar AJEEB, enseignant-chercheur, laboratoire ESPI2R
Sophie BUHNIK, enseignante-chercheuse, laboratoire ESPI2R
Samuel DEPRAZ, directeur de la recherche et de la prospective (HDR), laboratoire ESPI2R
Lolita GILLET, éditrice, laboratoire ESPI2R
Franck LAM, chef de projet recherche et accréditations scientifiques, laboratoire ESPI2R
Jennyfer PILOTIN, enseignante-chercheuse, laboratoire ESPI2R
Anne REIMAT, enseignante-chercheuse (HDR), laboratoire ESPI2R