Bangalore, Karnataka, India, August 27, 2008 (PRESSbooth.ORG) -- GIREM – Urban Planning and Real Estate Leadership Summit, today announced “Leadership Talk” by Mr. S. Jaipal Reddy, Union Minister for Urban Development. GIREM will be held from 18-20, September, 2008, at GOA . GIREM is a propriety event from Triple Tree Exhibitions and Sports Pvt Ltd.

GIREM is supported by Cushman & Wakefield as knowledge partners, JLLM as support partners, Asipac as associate partners and IFMA and NASSCOM in various forms.

“It is estimated that India needed $475 billion for Urban Development in the next five years. 5161 urban centers identified by the ministry require $190 billion for infrastructure development in the next five years. Our cities are choking with rapid urbanization and the infrastructure has not kept pace. Minister’s guidance at the summit is expected to drive an active Public-Private Partnership to get the best results within our choices. For leaders in Urban Development and Real Estate industry this will be an opportunity to learn and discuss challenges in planned urban development.” Said Shyam Sundar, Executive Director, Triple Tree Exhibitions and Sports Pvt Ltd.

GIREM, a global platform, would include various discussion forums through its various specialized platforms like Leadership Talk – talks by Gurus of Urban planning and Real Estate sector, Leadership Focus –discussion forum on various business sectors, Urban Fast Forward - panel discussions focused on critical matters of growth of urban India . The 3 day summit will host Leadership Awards which would felicitate the most coveted achievers of 2007 -08 in 13 categories for excellence in innovation, leadership, performance and best practices.

GIREM will bring together over 700 delegates and super delegates including leading lights including Policy Makers, Urban Development, Real Estate majors, Hospitality, IT & ITES sectors, Retail, Investors amongst others.

About Triple Tree:
Triple Tree Exhibitions & Sports Pvt. Ltd. is a propriety event management firm. The objective of Triple Tree is to conceptualize and develop international tradeshows that promote and nurture the industry and create opportunities for sports to excel. The Board of Directors includes people with varied experience from across industries with a vision to create and nurture the India today to become a vibrant and confident India tomorrow.

Contact:
Cerin Pathrose ,
Equator Communications
+91 98867 22101,
cerin @ equatorpr.net

Kiran Kumar,
Director,
Triple Tree
+91 98867 48322,
kk @ tripletree.in