Oqulus.
2026 ELITE
BUILDERS
Novel, adaptable, resilient. Builders go bold in EM.
Nowhere in the world is leadership more hands-on, or crucial, than emerging markets real estate.
But that leadership is changing. Adapting in 2025 to create global opportunities that are versatile and value-added. More novel in their financing and ambition, yet resilient in vision. Our Elite Builders program recognizes the pioneers and financiers taking this space to new heights, even in challenged environments, bringing bold results and impressive returns this year.
We look forward to your entries!
Details at a Glance
Quick Details
Entry
The program is now open and nominations will close on December 12. Cost to enter is $349. Selections will launch on PANTHEON beginning December 22.
Eligibility
The program will include six categories highlighted in detail below, and is aimed at senior leadership and professionals with at least four years' experience.
Core Criteria
For 2026, our core criteria are execution, innovation, thematic priorities, and smart design. See below for more.
Extra Value
Successful entries will receive a 2026 content partnership opportunity with OQ Investor. See details below.
Categories & Personas
Developers
Leaders with the vision for elevating EM projects, from their concept to execution, across residential, CRE, and industrial applications.
Investment
The critical institutions and financiers at the heart of sustaining EM real estate momentum, both at a project and markets level.
Selling Partners
Key professionals who know the ins and outs of their markets, unique segmentation in EM, local conditions and buyers' sophistication.
Designers
The senior architects and planners who are increasingly interwoven in showpiece EM projects creating not only spaces but identities.
Big Thinkers
Responsible leaders who combine public and private sphere priorities to deliver sustainability, affordability, and smart developmental design.
EM Champions
For global chief executives and C-levels that have demonstrated extra commitment in prioritizing their firm's EM vision and growth.
2025 Selection Criteria
Big Deals.
Tell us about your biggest wins - projects built, investment deals transacted, new partnerships forged and how they defined success.
Geographies.
EM real estate is becoming more globalized every day. Tell us about your touchpoints, regional and beyond, that developed or matured in 2025.
Resilience.
How did you build your business (or portfolio) this year to face down headwinds effectively, both as a team and with key partners?
Smart Design.
Preferences and risks are fast-evolving, as are public priorities. Tell us about your engagement and incorporation of smart design principles in your work.
Extra Value for 2025
To celebrate our inaugural OQULUS programs, we are pleased to offer all successful entrants an inclusive partnership content opportunity in 2026.
Following selection we will engage with your firm to determine preference with respect to content and calendaring. Anticipated offerings including a fund or project profile, executive Q&A, or showcase placement within our new Quanta research library. Limit one per firm.
Feel free to email us for more information.