Hans-Martin Aerts
Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Investments, Asia Pacific | APG Asset Management Asia
Asian infrastructure investment's #1 meeting place
Save the date for the 8th Infrastructure Investor Asia Summit on 17-19 November 2020 in Singapore.
The 7th annual Infrastructure Investor Asia Summit was run successfully on 12-14 November 2019 in Hong Kong.
As the hot-bed of Asian infrastructure opportunities continuously heating up, the Asia summit provided you an opportunity to uncover where your firm holds a distinct advantage in the region where every country offers a unique investment proposition.
Infrastructure Investor Asia Summit had more than 300 decision-makers in the networking sessions unrivalled in Asia, including more LPs that are actively investing in global and regional funds in attendance than any other event.
Named one of TIME's "100 most influential people"
Exclusive keynote interview with Dr. Jim Yong Kim
Jim Yong Kim, Vice Chairman and Partner at Global Infrastructure Partners and the Former President at the World Bank Group was one of our amazing keynote speakers.
Named one of America’s “25 best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report and one of TIME magazine’s “100 most influential people in the world”, Kim highlighted a myriad of opportunities currently available in emerging markets and discuss global investment trends to enhance your strategies.
Drive your investment and fundraising strategy at the Asia Summit
Achieve 3 months' network building in 3 days
17 November
Drive your energy transition investment strategy at this second annual forum dedicated to the “biggest investment opportunity of the century”.
18-19 November
Established as the premier infrastructure investment conference in the region, you must be in attendance if you are interested in Asian infrastructure or LP capital.
2019 Featured speakers
Why you should attend the Summit
Benjamin Chadwick
Selinus Capital Advisors GmbH
The Infrastructure Investor Hong Kong Summit proved to be a successful mix of leading parties involved in the Asian infrastructure space. Practitioners, and sel…
Institutional Investor attendee
The content was great and the size of the conference was just right. It was large enough to keep meeting new people but intimate enough to have meaningful conve…
Yiren Xie
E.ON
The Infrastructure Investor Hong Kong Summit combines the most relevant crowds in the space of infra investing, bringing and sharing up to date industry knowled…
Benjamin Chadwick
Selinus Capital Advisors GmbH
The Infrastructure Investor Hong Kong Summit proved to be a successful mix of leading parties involved in the Asian infrastructure space. Practitioners, and select academics alike, enabled in-depth discussions of topics truly influencing the industry. Highly recommended.
Connect with the most influential decision-makers in Asian infrastructure
25+
Countries
300+
Attendees
80+
LPs
Cocktail receptions at the end of each day to solidify relationships and discuss the day’s proceedings.
One-to-one messaging through the exclusive event app, enabling full delegate access and communication prior to the conference day.
Structured networking throughout the conference days to connect with like-minded professionals.
Connect with the entire infrastructure investment community
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Agenda
Main Summit - Wednesday 13th
Day 1
08:00 - 08:50
Registration and coffee
08:50 - 09:00
PEI welcome and chairman’s opening remarks
09:00 - 09:50
Keynote Panel: The Asian investment opportunity
Michael Barrow,
Lubomir Varbanov
- The Asian infrastructure value proposition – why do GPs find Asia attractive?
- A tale of two Asia’s? Investing in developed vs developing markets
- Regulatory and political risk considerations compared to investing in OECD markets
09:50 - 10:20
Keynote presentation
Boe Pahari
10:20 - 10:50
LP Keynote Interview: Eng Seng Ang, CIO, Infrastructure, GIC
Eng Seng Ang
10:50 - 11:20
Networking Coffee Break
11:20 - 12:05
Panel: The rise of direct investment in Asia
Hans-Martin Aerts,
Cyril Cabanes,
Sandiren Curthan,
Pushkar Kulkarni
- What is driving larger LPs from the West to open local offices?
- Where are direct LPs investing in the region?
- Lessons learnt – what have been the challenges for direct investors entering the market?
Hans-Martin Aerts
Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Investments, Asia Pacific | APG Asset Management Asia
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12:05 - 12:55
Panel: Finding value in Mid-Market Infrastructure
Damian Stanley ,
Kirsten Whitehead
- How do you define the mid-market and understanding different GPs approaches to the sector?
- Dealflow – which areas will be more prevalent over the next 12 months?
- How competitive is the mid-market becoming?
12:55 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:45
Panel: The emergence of digital infrastructure as a key subsector
Abu Bakar Chowdhury,
Marc Ganzi,
Wilson Chung
- How does digital fit into the infrastructure investment portfolio?
- Understanding the investment landscape: from fibres to data centres
- The risk return profile of digital infra compared to other infrastructure sectors
14:45 - 15:15
Presentation: A guide to Asian regulatory markets
15:15 - 16:00
Networking Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:00
Roundtables
Spotlight on: Renewables, Data, New Fund Structures, ESG, PPPs, Digital Infrastructure, Storage, Regulation, Asset Management
17:00 - 18:00
Close of Day One Followed by Cocktail Reception
Agenda
Main Summit - Thursday 14th
Day 2
08:00 - 09:00
LP Breakfast Briefing (Invitation Only)
08:30 - 09:00
Registration and coffee
09:00 - 09:10
PEI welcome and chairman’s opening remarks
09:10 - 09:55
Panel: Assessing the developments of the Belt and Road
- Can China deliver a more attractive belt and road for investors?
- What is the role that private capital can play?
- How can investors safeguard against the risks posed?
09:55 - 10:40
The role ESG and diversity in infrastructure investing
Xinying Tok,
Debra Tan,
Vicki Rigg
- What business factors can ESG activity have a positive impact on?
- Dispelling the myths associated with ESG implementation
- Why diversity matters when selecting a manager
10:40 - 11:10
Presentation: The Asian macroeconomic landscape
Where are we headed and what will its impact be for infrastructure investing?
11:10 - 11:30
Networking Coffee Break
11:30 - 11:45
Presentation: Investor sentiment from Infrastructure Investor’s LP Perspectives Study
Nicole Douglas
11:45 - 12:35
Panel: Understanding the APAC LP
James Fraser-Smith,
Dennis Chan,
Jason Hyunjae Kim,
Nicole Connolly
- What’s driving APAC LP investment into infrastructure?
- Understanding the diverse investment appetites and strategies of APAC LPs
- Advice for successful fundraising in the region, what do GPS need to know?
Dennis Chan
Head of Infrastructure, Managing Director, China Ping An Insurance Overseas (Holdings)
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12:35 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Hans-Martin Aerts
Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Investments, Asia Pacific | APG Asset Management Asia
Hans-Martin Aerts is a Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Investments, Asia Pacific at APG Asset Management, one of the largest pension fund asset managers in the world with assets under management of approximately €500 billion (as at April… Read full bio
Jeffrey Altman
Senior Advisor, Finadvice
With 26+ years of accomplishments in the global energy/infrastructure sectors, Jeffrey has been proactively involved in regulated, liberalized and energy transition markets across the globe. During this time he worked within five large US/European en… Read full bio
Eng Seng Ang
Chief Investment Officer, Infrastructure | GIC
Mr Ang Eng Seng is GIC’s Chief Investment Officer for Infrastructure and Adviser to the Integrated Strategies Group (ISG). Before this, he was President of Europe and Head of ISG. Prior to joining GIC in 1994, Mr Ang was a Director of the Auditor-Gen… Read full bio
Jingjing Bai
Senior Advisor, Bfinance
Jingjing Bai is a Senior Advisor to bfinance since 2019, based in Hong Kong, and is responsible for multiple private markets fund selection projects in excess of 4 billion USD. In the recent years, Jingjing led several global alternative investment p… Read full bio
Michael Barrow
Director General of the Private Sector Operations Department | Asian Development Bank
Michael Barrow is Director General for ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department handling all of the Bank’s private infrastructure and financial institutions investments, lending and guarantees. He joined ADB in July 2003. Prior to joining ADB, Mr.… Read full bio
Joost Bergsma
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Glennmont Partners
Joost is a founding partner and CEO of Glennmont Partners. Since 2021 Glennmont Partners is part of Nuveen. He is a member of the Investment Committee and the Asset Management Committee. Joost is involved in originating new deals and also in the nego… Read full bio
Cyril Cabanes
Managing Director, Infrastructure, Asia Pacific, CDPQ Singapore
Cyril Cabanes is Managing Director, Infrastructure, Asia Pacific at CDPQ, based in Singapore. In his role, he is responsible for all infrastructure investment activities in the Asia Pacific region, which includes overseeing a team of ca. 25 investmen… Read full bio
Tony Clamp
Director, Private Sector Facility, Green Climate Fund
Tony has over thirty years’ experience as an investment leader in private equity, institutional investment, project finance, project development and impact investment across multiple sectors in developed and developing markets. He is currently Direct… Read full bio
Sandiren Curthan
Senior Director, Infrastructure Investments, PSP Investments
Sandiren Curthan is a Senior Director, Infrastructure Investments, at the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers. He is involved in the origination, execution and asset management… Read full bio
Nicole Douglas
Head of Investor Research, PEI
Nicole Douglas is the Head of Investor Research for PEI’s Research & Analytics department. Based in London but working across the company’s offices and products, she oversees researched content, studies, and projects on investors globally. She is… Read full bio
Catharina Dyvik
Program Manager, SYSTEMIQ
Catharina joined SYSTEMIQ in September 2017, and acts as co-lead of the secretariat of the Blended Finance Taskforce. The Taskforce, launched by the Business & Sustainable Development Commission, is in the process of implementing an ambitious action… Read full bio
James Fraser-Smith
Head of Unlisted Infrastructure & Timberland, Future Fund
James Fraser-Smith joined the Future Fund in February 2016 as a Director in the Infrastructure and Timberlands team. Prior to joining the Future Fund, James spent over 10 years at Hastings Funds Management, with senior roles across portfolio strategy… Read full bio
Raymond Fung
Managing Partner, Albamen Capital Partners
Ray is one of the founding partners of private equity firm Albamen Capital, an affiliate of Manulife Investment Management. Prior to founding Albamen Capital, Ray found and managed CGN Capital Partners Infrastructure Fund III ("CGN Fund III") a RMB 3… Read full bio
Jim Yong Kim
Vice Chairman and Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners
Jim Yong Kim M.D., Ph.D., is Vice Chairman and Partner at Global Infrastructure Partners. From July 2012 to February 2019, Kim served as the 12th President of the World Bank Group. Soon after he assumed that position, the organization established two… Read full bio
Takahiro Kato
Executive Officer, Head of Global Fund Investment, DBJ Asset Management
Takahiro Kato is responsible for investments in infrastructure and energy funds as a gate keeper, which includes not only global and regional universe but also Japanese domestic infrastructure mandate. Takahiro joined DBJ group in 1995, and experienc… Read full bio
Jason Hyunjae Kim
Head of Infrastructure PF Team, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
Jason Hyunjae Kim is a Lead Professional (Head of Infrastructure Team 2) of Infrastructure Investment Team in Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. He is responsible for the deal origination, due diligence, financial structuring, and credit a… Read full bio
Stan Kolenc
Managing Director | OPTrust
Stan Kolenc joined OPTrust in 2005 and is responsible for private equity and infrastructure investments in Asia. Prior to OPTrust, Mr. Kolenc worked at Macquarie Bank in London, Madrid and Toronto focusing on infrastructure M&A and asset management a… Read full bio
Andrew Kwok
Managing Director, Co-Head Private Infrastructure Asia, Partners Group
Andrew Kwok is Head of Private Infrastructure in Asia, based in Singapore, and sits on the Private Infrastructure Investment Committee and the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio company Green Island Renewable Power and Unity Digital Infrastru… Read full bio
Jae Hyung Kwon
Head of South and North Asia (ex Japan), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Jae Hyung Kwon is MIGA’s Head of North Asia. In this role, Jae Hyung is responsible for developing MIGA’s political risk insurance and credit enhancement business in Korea, China, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, India, Nepal and Pakistan. Prior to t… Read full bio
Jake Lee
Head of Infrastructure, Hyundai Insurance
Jake (Jong Kwan) Lee is Head of Infrastructure, leading domestic and overseas infrastructure investments at Hyundai Insurance based in Seoul, South Korea. Prior to his current position, he helped build overseas Private Equity and Debt investment plat… Read full bio
Boe Pahari
Managing Partner, Global Head of Infrastructure Equity, AMP Capital
Boe Pahari, Global Head of Infrastructure Equity, Managing Partner, joined AMP Capital in March 2010 and is responsible for leading AMP Capital’s global infrastructure equity activities. Mr Pahari has over 20 years of experience in the industry havin… Read full bio
Vicki Rigg
Managing Director, Palisade Investment Partners
Vicki has over 25 years’ experience in the infrastructure and energy sectors. She joined Palisade as one of the founders in 2008 and holds a senior leadership role in the business. Vicki focuses on investors and capital across the group and has overs… Read full bio
Partner with the Hong Kong Summit
The Infrastructure Investor Hong Kong Summit 2019 offered a unique opportunity for organisations to raise their profile by meeting with a global audience of senior infrastructure decision-makers, across three distinct days of premium content and networking.
For exclusive sponsorship packages for 2020, contact the Sponsorship Team at asiasponsorship@peimedia.com or call +852 2153 3844.
Which package is for me?
The Hong Kong Summit is designed to enhance your investment and fundraising strategies – no matter which part of infrastructure you specialise in. Secure a full access pass to ensure that you don’t fall behind your competition.
Hong Kong Summit full access
If you work in infrastructure, you need to attend the entire Hong Kong Summit – Renewable Energy Forum (12 November), the centrepiece Asia Forum (13-14 November), and the Infrastructure Debt Forum (14 November pm).
Includes:
- Achieve 3 months’ network building in 3 days and enhance your Asian investment, fundraising and project financing strategies
- Access to 300+ Hong Kong Summit attendees from 30+ countries
- Access to three days of premium content
- 25+ hours of networking with the leaders in Asian infrastructure investment
- Access to cocktail receptions at the end of each day
- Contact Hong Kong Summit attendees before, during and after the event utilising our new and improved event app
Specialist packages
Asia Forum + Infrastructure Debt Forum Package
Connecting infrastructure with Asian capital, this package gives you access to the full proceedings on 13-14 November – the flagship Asia Forum and the Infrastructure Debt Forum .
Includes:
- Access to 250+ Hong Kong Summit attendees from 30+ countries
- Access to two days of premium content
- 18+ hours of networking with the leaders in Asian infrastructure investment
- Access to cocktail receptions at the end of each day
- Contact Asia Forum and Debt Forum attendees before, during and after the event utilising our new and improved event app
- Enhance your Asian investment, fundraising and project financing strategies
Infrastructure Investor Asia Forum only
Asia’s premier infrastructure meeting place, the 7th annual Asia Forum will connect institutional investors, fund and asset managers, developers, advisors and strategic partners to determine the future of Asian infrastructure growth and outbound capital flows from the region’s largest LPs.
Includes:
- Access to 250+ Hong Kong Summit attendees from 30+ countries
- Access to 1.5 days of premium content
- 15+ hours of networking with the leaders in Asian infrastructure investment
- Access to cocktail reception at the end of day one
- Contact Asia Forum attendees before, during and after the event utilising our new and improved event app
- Connect with the Who’s who of infrastructure at the leading event in the region
Renewable Energy Forum only
Analysing the “biggest investment opportunity of the century”, this ticket will give you access to the 2nd annual Renewable Energy Forum this year in a new and improved venue. Join the institutional investors, fund and asset managers, and developers building the future of energy.
Includes:
- Access to 200+ Renewable Energy Forum attendees from 20+ countries
- Access to 1 day of premium content
- 7+ hours of networking with the leaders in Asian infrastructure investment
- Access to cocktail reception at the end of day
- Contact Renewable Energy Forum attendees before, during and after the event utilising our new and improved event app
- Boost your energy transition investment strategies
Ticket definitions
General delegate
For in-house experts at fund and asset managers, developers, and banks.
Service provider
For employees of any professional services organisation which provides advisory service and/or technology solutions to investment professionals.
Subscriber
For all current Platinum or Gold subscribers to Infrastructure Investor. Only the named subscriber of an account is eligible for the discount, confirmation subject to approval.
Qualified investor
For permanent employees from foundations, endowments, insurance companies, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds. Confirmation subject to approval.
Download the materials for 2019 Hong Kong Summit
Stay up to date with the latest from Asia’s most influential meeting of global infrastructure investment leaders. From the confirmed attendee list to the latest agenda and the event overview, check back to this page for the information you need to know about the Summit.
Pre-Event Resources
Complimentary compendium download
7 trends shaping Asian infrastructure investment
Infrastructure Investor has compiled 7 recent articles highlighting the key trends affecting Asian infrastructure to ensure your investment and fundraising strategies are up-to-date.
Topics covered in the compendium include:
- How to engage Asian LPs
- PPAs exploding across the region: What is the risk?
- Is natural gas the next big opportunity?
- The challenges facing offshore wind
- The future of Belt and Road
