Official Launch of KPMG China Leading PropTech50 · 2026 A Series of Dialogues on Next-Gen Digital Innovation

2026 marks the sixth edition of KPMG China Leading PropTech50. Having been involved in multiple on-the-ground real estate business scenarios, KPMG has accumulated extensive practical experience in digital transformation for real estate, building and construction development, as well as corporate real estate and asset management. We keep track of technological evolution and industrial shifts to discover enterprises and solutions that resolve genuine industry pain points and deliver sustainable long-term value. Amid ongoing market restructuring and evolving industrial fundamentals, our scope has expanded from isolated technological breakthroughs toward cross-chain industrial upgrading and value reconfiguration across the full ecosystem.

Under the theme “Threads of Progress, weaving the path for the New Digital Age” the 2026 programme adopts an offline workshop-driven dialogue format. We will focus on practical industry demands and cutting-edge explorations, prioritising innovative solutions that connect entire industrial value chains, boost operational resilience, deliver tangible results, and balance human-centric design with long-term commercial value. Leveraging our professional platform to unite industry stakeholders and facilitate knowledge exchange, KPMG helps navigate market complexities amid industrial transformation to steer the real estate and building construction sector toward a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable future.

Programme Format Upgrade

The 2026 programme has been restructured with themed seminars and interactive exchanges under the newly launched series of dialogues on Next-Gen digital innovation, calling for high-calibre implemented solutions spanning property development, construction engineering, corporate real estate, and asset management.

Organisations aiming to showcase their cutting-edge PropTech innovations and engage in in-depth industry dialogues may submit an application form. Following comprehensive screening based on solution merits and corporate credentials, selected participants will be invited to join KPMG-hosted offline seminars, workshops, and closed-door roundtables to discuss market trends, share pioneering practices and foster cross-industry partnerships around standout case studies.

Eligible Application Scope

As of 15^th September 2026, companies participating in the application must have been operational for at least nine months.

Applications are open to:

Professional real estate developers, operators, and asset managers
Corporate real estate (CRE)*

*End-user Corporates with Self-use Corporate Real Estate

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Business Field/Stage

Fundraising and Investment Decision-Making
Planning and Design
Building Methods and Technology
On-site Construction
Marketing and Customer Management
Asset Operation Management and Maintenance
Financial and Tax Management
ESG Management
Portfolio Management

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Application Scenarios:

Residential Property
Affordable Rental Housing
Hotel and Accommodation
Logistics and Storage
Industrial Park
Cultural and Tourism Real Estate
Health and Wellness Real Estate
Office Building (Traditional)
Working Space (Flexible)
Commercial Retail Property
Infrastructure/Urban Public Facilities
Other, please specify _____

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Core Technology Fields

Big Data Applications/Industry Big Data Models
Knowledge Graphs
Natural Language Processing
AI and Machine Learning
Cloud Computing and SaaS Solutions
Smart Computing Center
Digital Twin and BIM Technology
5G and Edge Computing
Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Devices
Virtual/Augmented Reality
GreenTech
Automation and Robotics Technology
Other, please specify _____

Programme Process

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June to mid September 2026

Case Submission & Preliminary Selection

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Late September to early December 2026

Material Review and Offline Workshops Conductions

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By the end of December 2026

Annual Insight Report Release

Core Selection Criteria

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Innovation

Demonstrates uniqueness and originality in technical approaches, business model, or corporate real estate governance mechanisms. Novel ideas, technologies, or application scenarios should significantly improve existing processes, solve long-standing challenges, or create entirely new business models and management systems.

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Forward-looking

Possesses the potential to drive transformation and empowerment across real estate development, construction, asset management, and corporate real estate sectors, with foresight and cutting-edge qualities that anticipate and respond to future market demands and technology trends.

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Scalability

Supports enhanced operational capabilities and sustainable development for property developers, asset operators and enterprises managing self-use corporate real estate. High replicability and scalability are essential for broader industry adoption, cross-regional application and external export of management capabilities.

The selection will place particular emphasis on the impact and value of the submitted cases based on the business nature of each applicant. For professional property developers, operators and asset managers, priority will be given to the cases demonstrating strong industry applicability, a clear demonstration effect, and significant potential to drive sector development. For corporate entities managing their own corporate real estate assets, assessment will focus on improvements in internal governance, asset performance, and solution replicability. A multi-dimensional quantitative assessment will also cover team strength, technological capability, product solutions, market outcomes, and growth potential.

Benefits of Participation

Participating in the KPMG China Leading PropTech 50 selection not only helps enhance the brand influence of selected enterprises within the industry, but also enables them to leverage an authoritative platform to expand potential markets and capital networks. This lays a more solid and sustainable foundation for their medium- to long-term development.

Upholding KPMG’s century-long tradition of professionalism and rigor, we conduct comprehensive in-depth analysis of all submissions against the defined assessment benchmarks, delivering offline sharing sessions that are professional and highly relevant to industry practices.
Outstanding cases may be included in dedicated research insights reports and promoted via media channels, raising enterprises’ profile within the professional sector and drawing attention from industrial capital, laying a solid foundation for their subsequent development, financing and strategic cooperation.
KPMG is committed to building a high-level platform for industry exchange. Participating enterprises will gain access to connections with upstream and downstream firms, technology partners and strategic resource providers across the PropTech ecosystem. These connections foster positive interaction in information exchange, technical collaboration and resource integration, so as to drive the coordinated optimisation of industrial and supply chains.

During the campaign, a series of offline seminars, workshops and closed-door roundtables will be held, offering selected entries with the chance to present their cases, engage in in-depth discussions, and exchange ideas with industry peers. These activities will not only enhance the professional image and industry influence of the featured companies, but also foster cross-organisational collaboration, knowledge sharing, and business exploration—simultaneously driving innovation and steady development across the real estate sector.

Note:
1. The above arrangements are subject to change as needed. KPMG reserves the right of final interpretation for this campaign.
2. This campaign is solely for the purpose of industry exchange. No participation fees or commercial conditions are involved.

Application Materials & Instructions

Download Application Forms:

案例申报表（中文版）

Case Application Form (English version)

A written case description is required. Please download the application form using the links above and provide an introduction to the submitted case. The recommended word count is approximately 2,000 characters.

Supplementary materials such as images, videos, product prototypes, etc., are welcome and can be submitted along with the written materials.

Submission Deadline & Application Method

Submission Deadline:

By 24:00 on 15^th September, 2026 (based on the time the email is received).

How to Apply:

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No. 1

Please send the written case description along with any supplementary materials (if applicable) to:cnfmproptech50@kpmg.com。

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No. 2

Please ensure the email subject follows this format: “2026 KPMG China Leading PropTech 50 Entry – [Company Name] [Case Keyword(s)]”

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No. 3

Once your application has been successfully submitted, our staff will follow up after reviewing your materials and contact you to arrange any necessary interviews and event invitations.

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