The charity football match Barbagiuans de Monaco – Racing Stars Football Cup 2026 took place at Monaco’s Stade Louis II, bringing together football legends, international investors, and business leaders from around the world. Among the distinguished guests was Prince Albert II of Monaco. The event featured renowned players including Ronaldinho, Ludovic Giuly, and other football stars.
One of the event’s partners was international innovation project Geofortia. In 2025, Elvira Paterson, a member of the company’s Board of Directors, also supported the event and attended alongside Prince Albert II and actor Kevin Spacey in the VIP section.
Geofortia’s participation in one of Monaco’s most visible charitable events reflects the company’s broader strategy focused on long-term solutions in real estate, infrastructure, and security.
The company operates at the intersection of premium real estate, engineering systems, and protective infrastructure. Geofortia develops a new generation of secure residential environments designed to combine comfort, autonomy, and resilience. The company describes this concept as Resilient Luxury — a new model of premium real estate centered on functional self-sufficiency and long-term value preservation.
The topic became a recurring theme in discussions surrounding the event. According to Elvira Paterson, the luxury real estate market is undergoing a significant transformation.
“Status and architectural expression once played the dominant role in premium real estate,” said Paterson. “Today, increasing attention is being given to a property’s ability to maintain functionality, comfort, and operational continuity regardless of external circumstances. This approach is driven by long-term planning and a desire to protect investments for decades rather than years.”
Geofortia’s concept includes autonomous underground and semi-underground residences supported by advanced engineering and protective infrastructure. Proposed developments feature independent water and energy systems, secure communications networks, helicopter access, medical facilities, and rapid-response capabilities.
These solutions emerged in response to changing global realities. Energy disruptions, technological vulnerabilities, supply-chain instability, and growing geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping investor expectations across the real estate sector.
While luxury properties were traditionally associated with prestige and exclusivity, buyers are increasingly prioritizing security, technological independence, and resilience under unforeseen conditions.
Geofortia is currently exploring development opportunities across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Monaco remains one of the company’s key areas of interest due to its long-standing reputation as a hub for innovation and forward-looking investment initiatives.
Company representatives emphasize that their vision extends beyond construction itself.
“We are not simply building real estate,” Paterson added. “We are creating environments where people can feel confident about the future. True value is defined not only by what you own today, but by what remains stable tomorrow.”
Discussions at Barbagiuans de Monaco 2026 highlighted the growing relevance of resilient housing concepts. Stability, independence, and long-term operational reliability are increasingly becoming not additional advantages, but fundamental expectations within the premium real estate market.