Young UPSI-BVS was founded in late 2019 by UPSI-BVS, the professional association of the Belgian real estate sector. Anyone aged 22 to 35 working in real estate can join: at a developer, an investor, an agency, an architecture firm, a law firm or a bank.

Our aim is to connect young people in the sector, and connect them with the people who lead our industry today. That is why senior executives and CEOs join us at every event.

For an annual fee of €375 per person (VAT excl.), Young UPSI-BVS offers an exceptional opportunity to grow within the Belgian real estate sector.

As a YUB member, you enjoy free access to all YUB events, exclusive networking opportunities, and industry insights.

Additionally, you will also receive discounted access to UPSI-BVS events and seminars and receive newsletters and regular updates from UPSI-BVS on relevant regulations.

YUB organizes an event every month, for members only, focusing on current industry topics. On average, each event welcomes approximately 100+ members. In the past, we organized amongst others:

• CEO talks: Marnix Galle (Immobel), Adel Yahia (AG Real Estate), Isabelle Vanderkelen (Ethias), Rikkert Leeman (Immobel), Stefaan Gielens (Aedifica), Christian Van Thillo (DPG Media), Jean-Philip Vroninks (Befimmo), Els Van Doesburg (Mayor Antwerpen), Thomas Dermine (Mayor Charleroi), ...

• Site and project visits: Proximus Towers, Brussels Airport Company, BNP Paribas Fortis headquarters, CORA, Royale Belge, ZIN, CityForward, Nike's European distribution centre, ...

• Yearly summer barbecue in Knokke (River Woods) and christmas party

• One trip abroad a year: London, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen

• YUB Academy: four training sessions a year, accredited by BIV/IPI.

Activities take place across Belgium, in both French and Dutch. As a highlight, an international real estate mission is organized every year, providing opportunities to connect with Belgian companies operating abroad as well as international industry players.

YUB is managed by a Steering Committee composed of six members, including two Chairs, who are also invited to join the Board of Directors of UPSI-BVS. The Steering Committee ensures well-balanced representation within the real estate sector, with a special emphasis on bilingualism (French/Dutch), gender diversity, and a variety of professional backgrounds.

The Committee collaborates to define the annual program and oversee the content of all YUB events. It plays a crucial role in establishing key connections with other networking organizations and potential partners in the industry.

As a 100% subsidiary of UPSI-BVS, YUB receives ongoing operational and financial support from the association, ensuring its continued success as a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young real estate professionals.