Connecting Japanese investors with natural capital opportunities

The Agri Investor Tokyo Forum on 14 September connected Japan’s leading institutional investors with opportunities in global agriculture, timberland, food, and natural capital.

Build relationships with GPIF, Japan Post Bank, Nippon Life Insurance, Norinchukin Bank, Zenkyoren, and many more who frequently attend our Tokyo events to discover the best outbound investment opportunities.

Join the Forum to discover what Japanese investors are looking for in a global ag investment partner.

Connect with Japanese investors

Join Japan’s leading investors searching for global sustainable agriculture, food, and timberland investments.

Demonstrate your unique value

Showcase your firm’s distinctive advantages to Japan’s leading investors. Grow your business by creating relationships with the key players across the region.

Understand capital allocation tendencies

Identify how new and experienced Japanese investors are creating sustainable portfolios with natural capital investments across global markets.

Meet our Keynote

Yasuyuki Matsumoto

CEO & CIO, The Agribusiness Investment & Consultation
Counsellor on Global Food & Agri Business to the President at the Norinchukin Bank

Mr. Matsumoto shared the latest analysis of the Japanese investor mindset and his unique perspective on natural capital investments in Japan and across the globe.

2022 Confirmed Speakers include:

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2022 Confirmed investor attendees include:

Aozora Bank
Development Bank of Japan
Idemitsu Pension Fund
International Christian University
Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Insurance
Manulife
Mitsui Sumitomo Primary Life Insurance (MSPL)
Meiji Yasuda LIfe Insurance
National Kyosai Federation of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (ZENKYOREN)
National Pension Fund Association
ORIX Life Insurance
Pension Fund Association for Local Government Officials (Chikyoren)
Sumitomo Life Insurance
The Dai-ichi Life Insurance
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance
Tokio Marine Holdings
And many more...

View crucial topics shaping the conference

Key agenda items include:

  • Japanese investor appetite for natural capital investments
  • Understanding how timberland and agriculture can create net-zero portfolios
  • Market deep dives: Australia, Europe and North America
  • Opportunities to invest in Agtech
  • And more.

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Attendees at Agri Investor events say

Stephen Meerwald

Harmony Agriculture and Food

Great opportunity to understand what is needed in Ag investment and how different sectors view the opportunity and risks of Ag investments.

Angus Ingram

Kilter Rural

A Pragmatic discussion about deploying capital into agri investments

Tim Findlay

Westpac Banking Corporation

Fantastic networking event and a chance to hear from experts how to make agri investments work.

Discover the industry shifting programme

Understand what Japanese investors are looking for in a natural capital investment opportunity. Contact our producer Andrew Wolff to discuss speaking opportunities.

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Day 1
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Agenda

Agri Investor Tokyo Forum - Wednesday 14th

All times in UTC+9
08:30 - 09:05

Registration and Networking

09:05 - 09:15

Welcome Address

09:15 - 09:45

Keynote Presentation: Investing in Food Value Chain and Japanese Agriculture

Yasuyuki Matsumoto
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Yasuyuki Matsumoto

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, The Agribusiness Investment & Consultation

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09:45 - 10:35

Keynote Panel: Getting the lay of the land: why should Japanese LPs be investing in natural capital?

Joji Takeuchi, Rob Hurlbut, Chisa Ogura, Daichi Suzuki, Yumiko Ito
  • Where does agri fit within a standard institutional investment portfolio?
  • Which sectors and strategies present the best suitable for Japanese LPs? Understanding the basics of agri portfolio construction.
  • How Agri complements the impact/ESG investing portfolio
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Joji Takeuchi

Executive Manager, Private Asset Investments, Strategic Fund Investment Group, Asset Management One

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Rob Hurlbut

Managing Director, Agriculture Capital

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Chisa Ogura, Meros Consulting

Chisa Ogura

Managing Director

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Daichi Suzuki

Head of Business Strategy Team, Alternative Investment Department, Nomura AM

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Yumiko Ito

Investment Officer, Agribusiness, Manufacturing and Services - Asia, IFC

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10:35 - 11:10

Coffee break

11:10 - 12:00

Investor Panel: Japanese investors perspectives on investing in the asset class

Akiyoshi Tanida, Katsumi Sugiura, Yoshi Kiguchi, Yoshito Sakakibara
  • Understanding Japanese LP’s appetite for the asset class
  • What are the major challenges for investing in agri for LPs? On site due diligence, lack of gatekeeper?
  • What is the manager the selection process? How do they select GPs?
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Akiyoshi Tanida

Foreign Equity and Alternative Investment Department, Nissay Asset Management Corporation

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Katsumi Sugiura, Development Bank of Japan

Katsumi Sugiura

Deputy General Manager, Corporate Finance Department, Division 3, Development Bank of Japan

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Yoshi Kiguchi

Chief Investment Officer, Pension Fund of Japanese Corporations

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Yoshito Sakakibara

Managing Director, Soleil Global Advisors Japan

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12:00 - 13:20

Networking Lunch

13:20 - 14:00

Panel: Spotlight on Australia: Investing in Australia Agri

Daniel Kemp, Timothy McGavin, Rob Brooks
  • The case for Oz – why can Australian agriculture be a great investment?
  • Risk return profiles: how does Australia compare to the US & Europe?
  • From farmland to water assets – where do the best opportunities lie?
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Daniel Kemp

APAC Editor, Infrastructure Investor

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Timothy McGavin

Founder and Managing Director, Laguna Bay

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Rob Brooks

Chief Investment Officer, goFARM Australia

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14:00 - 14:50

Panel: Investing in Forestry & Timberland

Derren Tan, Takuro Kimura, Esben Brandi, Osamu Sugawara, Tsuyoshi Kato
  • Understanding the risk return profile of timberland compared to agri
  • How does forestry help diversity the portfolio?
  • Timberland in the natural capital portfolio
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Derren Tan

Director, Business Development & Investor Relations, Asia Pacific, Manulife Investment Management Timber and Agriculture

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Takuro Kimura

Chief Executive Officer

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Esben Brandi

Head of Business Development, BTG Pactual

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A speaker photo for Osamu Sugawara

Osamu Sugawara

General Manager, Asset Management Business Department, Financial Business Division, Mitsui & Co.

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A speaker photo for Tsuyoshi Kato

Tsuyoshi Kato

Deputy Divisional Manager, General Manager of Forest Carbon Sink Business Department, Environment and Resources Division, Sumitomo Forestry

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14:50 - 15:15

Coffee break

15:15 - 16:00

Panel: The agtech investing opportunity

Shohei Naito, Shinichi Sasaki, Akito Arima, Mari Kogiso
  • Understanding the impact of robotics and automation in the agsector
  • Agricultural innovation in vertical farming and aquaculture
  • Agtech investing success cases studies
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Shohei Naito

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nihon Agri

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Shinichi Sasaki

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Routrek Networks

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Akito Arima

Manager, Venture Capitalist (Agri/Food), Beyond Next Ventures

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Mari Kogiso, SDG Impact Japan

Mari Kogiso

Co CEO, SDG Impact Japan

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16:00 - 16:10

Closing remarks

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View latest trends shaping Japan’s ag investor appetite.

Interested in speaking at the conference? Please contact Andrew Wolff for more information.

2022 Confirmed speakers

Akito Arima

Manager, Venture Capitalist (Agri/Food), Beyond Next Ventures

Rob Brooks

Chief Investment Officer, goFARM Australia

Esben Brandi

Head of Business Development, BTG Pactual

Rob Hurlbut

Managing Director, Agriculture Capital

Yumiko Ito

Investment Officer, Agribusiness, Manufacturing and Services - Asia, IFC

Tsuyoshi Kato

Deputy Divisional Manager, General Manager of Forest Carbon Sink Business Department, Environment and Resources Division, Sumitomo Forestry

Daniel Kemp

APAC Editor, Infrastructure Investor

Yoshi Kiguchi

Chief Investment Officer, Pension Fund of Japanese Corporations

Takuro Kimura

Chief Executive Officer, G-Cubed Partners, Inc.

Mari Kogiso, SDG Impact Japan

Mari Kogiso

Co CEO, SDG Impact Japan

Yasuyuki Matsumoto

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, The Agribusiness Investment & Consultation

Timothy McGavin

Founder and Managing Director, Laguna Bay

Shohei Naito

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nihon Agri

Chisa Ogura, Meros Consulting

Chisa Ogura

Managing Director, Meros Consulting

Yoshito Sakakibara

Managing Director, Soleil Global Advisors Japan

Shinichi Sasaki

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Routrek Networks

Osamu Sugawara

General Manager, Asset Management Business Department, Financial Business Division, Mitsui & Co.

Katsumi Sugiura, Development Bank of Japan

Katsumi Sugiura

Deputy General Manager, Corporate Finance Department, Division 3, Development Bank of Japan

Daichi Suzuki

Head of Business Strategy Team, Alternative Investment Department, Nomura AM

Joji Takeuchi

Executive Manager, Private Asset Investments, Strategic Fund Investment Group, Asset Management One

Derren Tan

Director, Business Development & Investor Relations, Asia Pacific, Manulife Investment Management Timber and Agriculture

Akiyoshi Tanida

Foreign Equity and Alternative Investment Department, Nissay Asset Management Corporation

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Covid precautions

To help keep you and your peers safe, we require you to follow the Covid principles below to ensure the smooth running of the Agri Investor Tokyo Forum 2022.

All attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status before checking into the event’s venue. All attendees will be required to wear a filtering face piece mask without a ventilation valve.

To expedite this process, PEI Media and our venue will be using the physical copy of vaccination, or digital proof of COVID-related health insights from the “Tokyo Vaction”  mobile App and other government-recognised mobile App. Complete your health screening with the apps ahead of time for expedited check-in and entry. We will NOT be accepting any other form of record of vaccination at the event. We are only accepting physical proof, photos of the vaccination record or digital proof via selected mobile apps.

Questions? Please contact asiaevents@peimedia.com.

The below information is as of 2 September 2022 and will be updated if health, safety and security guidelines change.

What additional measures are being followed at the Agri Investor Tokyo Forum 2022?

We would like to ensure our attendees feel confident as they return to attending our in-person events. Click here for Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo document outlining actions the hotel is taking.

I plan to travel to Japan to attend this conference, what are the current travel restrictions?

Click here to view the latest quarantine measures for inbound travellers.

Do I need to be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test to attend?

When you arrive at the event, you’ll need to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated* against COVID-19 according to your national vaccine programme

(*Definition of fully vaccinated varies among cities, however, you will be required to take your 2nd dose at least 14 days before the event i.e. 31 May 2022)

How to show my vaccination

You can present your vaccination record through:
1. “Tokyo Vaction” mobile app,
2. Wakupass mobile app,
3. Other government-recognised mobile app or
4. COVID-19 Vaccination Record (Hard Copy)

What do I need to do if I receive my vaccination outside of Japan?

If you had received your vaccination outside of Japan
– Please click here to view the list of recognized Covid-19 vaccines outside Japan
– Guests must prepare and present Covid-19 Vaccination Record (issues outside Japan)

Do I need to wear a mask?

All attendees will be required to wear a filtering face piece mask without a ventilation valve in the hotel’s public spaces at all times.

What I need to do before collecting my name badge at the venue?

You must present your vaccination record and measure temperature at the entrance of the venue.

What happens if I cannot attend the event because I have COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive or am unable to travel due to changes in quarantine rules?

If your membership includes access to an in-person forum, you can join a different forum in-person across a 12-month period.

Will there be any tracking of participants in the event of a positive COVID-19 test result?

Yes, if needed we will be asked to report any cases to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for further handling.