ABOUT 13TH IRERS CONFERENCE

About the 13th IRERS

The 13th International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS 2026) is an established international platform for policy-relevant discourse, applied research, and professional engagement in the field of real estate and the built environment.

The symposium serves as a structured forum that brings together government agencies, academic institutions, industry practitioners and professional bodies to deliberate on current and emerging issues affecting real estate markets, valuation practice, urban development, land governance, and related policy frameworks.

IRERS 2026 is organised by the National Institute of Valuation (INSPEN), the training, research and academic arm of the Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH), under the Ministry of Finance Malaysia. Through its successive editions, IRERS has supported informed decision-making by facilitating the exchange of empirical findings, professional perspectives, and policy considerations at both national and international levels.

Theme of IRERS 2026

''Reshaping Real Estate: Innovation and Inclusivity in a Digital World"

This theme reflects the strategic importance of innovation and inclusivity in shaping a resilient and sustainable real estate sector. IRERS 2026 examines the implications of digitalisation, technological advancement, governance reforms, and inclusive development approaches on real estate policy, practice, and market dynamics.

Purpose and Scope

The objectives of IRERS 2026 are to:

• Provide a platform for policy-informed dialogue between the public sector, academia, and industry

• Promote the dissemination of research findings relevant to real estate governance and practice

• Facilitate cross-sector collaboration in addressing structural and emerging challenges

• Support capacity building and continuous professional development within the real estate ecosystem

The symposium encompasses a broad scope of subject areas including valuation and investment, urban and regional development, digitalisation and PropTech, sustainability and ESG, land administration and governance, smart cities, and inclusive planning.

Further information on the symposium is available in the following sections:

• Speakers – Profiles of keynote and invited speakers

• Schedule – Programme structure and session timetable

• Presenters – List of paper and poster presenters