Thursday, 12 March 2026
The 18th edition of the HOF Awards will take place on 14 May 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest, gathering leading figures from across Central and Eastern Europe’s real estate sector to recognise the region’s top-performing companies, projects and professionals.
The Hall of Fame Awards serve as the final stage of the CIJ Awards programme, bringing together winners from national competitions across several CEE markets, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and other SEE countries. Only companies and developments that have already secured a national CIJ Award are eligible to compete at the regional level, positioning the HOF Awards as a showcase of the sector’s “best of the best.”
The annual gala has become a key meeting point for developers, investors, consultants and advisers operating across the region’s commercial property markets. By bringing together national winners in a single event, the awards provide a broader perspective on how different markets are evolving and highlight projects and organisations that have demonstrated strong performance and innovation.
Winners are determined through a combined voting process that includes an international jury of senior industry professionals as well as input from the wider CIJ readership across the region. The process aims to reflect both professional assessment and broader market sentiment when selecting the final award recipients.
On the evening, before the HOF Awards presentation, national CIJ Award winners will be announced, celebrating country and category champions ahead of the final ‘Best of the Best’ ceremony from the Czech Republic, Poland and other SEE countries.
The HOF Awards will follow the CEDER Conference & Exhibition, one of Romania’s established real estate gatherings, which also takes place in Bucharest on the same day. The conference brings together regional investors, developers and advisors to discuss market trends, investment strategies and the outlook for the property sector.
Together, the conference and awards gala create a full day dedicated to industry dialogue and recognition, culminating in an evening that highlights the companies and developments shaping the future of real estate across Central and Eastern Europe.
