On 16th January at The Savoy Hotel, the 2025–2026 International Property Awards reaches its defining finale. Regional and International winners will be formally announced at IPAX Global — an exclusive gathering that brings together influential leaders and distinguished companies from across the world.
Join us to receive your award, gain perspectives from respected speakers, build meaningful connections with global industry peers, and celebrate excellence at an event that stands apart on the international stage.
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Chairman of Judges
Trained by the Savoy Group, Lord Thurso was a successful 5-Star hotelier before becoming CEO of several noted hospitality companies. He was a member of the PLC board, Deputy Chair of Millennium & Copthorne and on several private company boards. An MP for 14 years and former chairman of VisitScotland.
STIRIXIS Group
Alex Athanassoulas is the President and CEO of STIRIXIS Group, the globally awarded Strategy and Design firm with more than 800 projects in 29 countries. He is also the President of the Sustainable Building Council of Greece, the Vice President of CEO Clubs Greece and the President of the Hellenic Alumni Association of the University of Glasgow.
Barfoot & Thompson
Barfoot & Thompson is much more than a business to Peter; it’s quite literally part of his family. He started out in 1981 working in the property management division and continued to move through a number of positions in the firm including sales, administration and management. He was made a Director in 1997, and ultimately became Managing Director in 2005.
Woods Bagot
Christopher brings over 20 years of international professional experience across the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Mainland China. He leads the design and delivery of numerous award-winning retail and corporate commercial projects, specializing in large-scale projects that successfully translate developer brand vision into built form.
Sr. Director of the Qubaa’ Mosque Expansion
Taha Alandejani is a distinguished architect and executive with over two decades of experience in urban, cultural, religious, hospitality and mixed-use development. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from King Abdulaziz University, Management Diploma from Leicester University, an MBA from Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College.
Naseej BSC
Amin Al Arrayed currently leads Naseej BSC as Chief Executive Officer, where he oversees the company’s strategic objectives across operational and performance levels while strengthening Naseej’s corporate presence within the real estate and development sector.
Henderson Land Development Co Ltd
An architect by profession, Kevin has been handling green, healthy and smart building developments since mid 1990’s. His knowledge of building sustainability helps him to have orchestrated successful collaborations with cost-effective multiple-award-winning projects of Henderson Land over the years.
Alpago Group LLC
Syed Azeem Mehroz, a self-driven and passionate industrialist, leveraged his extensive experience and property development knowledge to recognize the need for a holistic approach to Dubai’s super-luxury (UHNW) segment when he embarked on his journey in 2020 as the CEO & CFO of a renowned group named as “Alpago Group LLC”.
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Woods Bagot
Christopher brings over 20 years of international professional experience across the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Mainland China. He leads the design and delivery of numerous award-winning retail and corporate commercial projects, specializing in large-scale projects that successfully translate developer brand vision into built form.
Sr. Director of the Qubaa’ Mosque Expansion
Taha Alandejani is a distinguished architect and executive with over two decades of experience in urban, cultural, religious, hospitality and mixed-use development. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from King Abdulaziz University, Management Diploma from Leicester University, an MBA from Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College.
STIRIXIS Group
Alex Athanassoulas is the President and CEO of STIRIXIS Group, the globally awarded Strategy and Design firm with more than 800 projects in 29 countries. He is also the President of the Sustainable Building Council of Greece, the Vice President of CEO Clubs Greece and the President of the Hellenic Alumni Association of the University of Glasgow.
WeLand
A highly accomplished leader, Viet Hung is the CEO of WeLand, Vietnam’s top real estate consulting firm, and WeGlobal; overseeing foreign real estate markets, as well as the CEO of Pan Farm and a senior executive at PAN Group, Vietnam’s leading food and agriculture company.
Barfoot & Thompson
Barfoot & Thompson is much more than a business to Peter; it’s quite literally part of his family. He started out in 1981 working in the property management division and continued to move through a number of positions in the firm including sales, administration and management. He was made a Director in 1997, and ultimately became Managing Director in 2005.
Naseej BSC
Amin Al Arrayed currently leads Naseej BSC as Chief Executive Officer, where he oversees the company’s strategic objectives across operational and performance levels while strengthening Naseej’s corporate presence within the real estate and development sector.
Henderson Land Development Co Ltd
An architect by profession, Kevin has been handling green, healthy and smart building developments since mid 1990’s. His knowledge of building sustainability helps him to have orchestrated successful collaborations with cost-effective multiple-award-winning projects of Henderson Land over the years.
LW Design Group
Cristina is a gifted conceptual designer who brings flair to every projects she works on. In her career she has worked as an architect in Japan, Milan, London, Bahrain and Dubai. She is passionate for good design and is always in search for innovation and inspiration. She is currently Partner and Design Director of the global architecture firm LW Design Group.
Taking showcase space at IPAX gives you the opportunity to present your services and projects to other firms working in the property industry.
Our events are attended by a wide range of expert property developers, architects, interior designers and real estate agencies who are looking to collaborate with each other.
IPAX events have been the origin of many significant new contracts and business agreements between attendees.
• Showcase space can be used for everything from prepared popup stands and marketing material distribution to a simple table and chairs.
• The Wall of Fame puts an individual project and award on display at the event.
• The Event Delegate Guide is a brochure supplied to all attendees, filled with profiles of winners and including the opportunity to advertise your company to readers.