In God we trust. All others must bring hard data.

The latest MIPIM in Cannes was, by almost universal consent, one of the most mellow and easygoing in recent years, at least for German participants. The uninterrupted sunshine, the positive mood in the halls, the varied and frequently lively programme of seminars and panel discussions – all served to support an atmosphere that facilitated fruitful dialogue, despite the geopolitical uncertainties lurking in the wings, offstage.