Accelerating Japanese and Korean investments into infrastructure

The Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week returns to Seoul and Tokyo this June, bringing together the largest gathering of institutional investors in the region to discuss the opportunities for investing in the asset class.

Hear from Japan and Korea’s leading institutional investors and gatekeepers on their off-shore investment strategies and insights, and learn about infrastructure investing opportunities in North Asia.

All attendees become members of the Infrastructure Investor Network, enhancing your networking experience before, during, and after the event.

Join us to gain valuable insights into issues shaping the North Asian institutional investor landscape. Gain instant access to the most influential network of Japanese and Korean investors and global fund managers to expand your network and advance your fundraising. 

 

Unparalleled networking 

Gain access to 2,000+ investors and managers globally. Setup pre-event meetings and continue the conversation after the event with your Infrastructure Investor Network membership.

Hear from industry leaders

Gain valuable insight from Asia’s most experienced and successful infrastructure investment practitioners.

Advance your fundraising

Expand your fundraising horizons by meeting the most active Japanese and Korean institutional investors.

Hear from our inspirational keynote speaker

Gain valuable insight from Masatoshi Akimoto

Masatoshi Akimoto a Member of the House of Representatives belonging to the Liberal Democratic Party. Previously serving as Parliamentary Secretary for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. He is currently serving as Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and is the Secretary General of the Diet Members Caucus for the Promotion and Expansion of Renewable Energy since November 2017. He is working to promote and expand renewable energy as his life’s work. He is responsible for climate change at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Gain expert insight and analysis of the current state of Japan’s renewable market and state of energy investment.

Connect with global institutional investors

Past attending investors included:
ABL Life Insurance
AIA Life Insurance
Daido Life Insurance
DBJ Asset Management
Development Bank of Japan
Government Pension Investment Fund
Japan Investment Corporation
Japan Post Bank
Korea Investment Corporation
Manulife
Mitsui Sumitomo Primary Life Insurance
ORIX Life Insurance
Shinkin Central Bank
Sompo Japan Insurance
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
The Police Mutual Aid Association
Tokio Marine Holdings

Explore the two forums

12-13 June

Join Korea’s most active infrastructure investment professionals at the Seoul Forum to build your network and advance your fundraising.

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15-16 June

Debate the current state of the Japanese infrastructure market with leading Japanese investors to develop new investment strategies at the Tokyo Forum.

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What our attendees say about the event

Helge Rau

wpd AG

The Japan and Korea infrastructure conferences are always an excellent opportunity to meet investors and learn about new developments and trends in the infrastr…

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Lydia Gaylord

InstarAGF

PEI continues to drive value for the infrastructure investor marketplace in providing a fulfilling virtual experience with insightful content from top industry…

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Yusun Chung

Schroders Korea

The PEI infrastructure events were helpful in connecting various parties in the industry.

Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass

A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.

To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.

Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.

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Now part of the Network

By securing your place at the Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week, you will instantly become part of the global network of infrastructure leaders shaping the asset class.

Network members have year-round access to a directory of investors, frequent meetings with industry leaders, and a place at all Infrastructure Investor conferences throughout the year, including:

Please note, annual agenda is subject to change.

Masatoshi Akimoto

Member of the House of Representatives, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Masatoshi Akimoto is the Member of the House of Representatives belonging to the Liberal Democratic Party (elected four times). He served as Parliamentary Secretary for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. He is currently serving as Parliamen… Read full bio
Jansen Ang Partners Group

Jansen Ang

Member of Management, Private Infrastructure Asia, Partners Group

Jansen Ang is part of Partners Group's Asian Private Infrastructure business unit, based in Singapore. He has been with Partners Group since 2015 and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked in various investmen… Read full bio
Tharshini Ashokan, Infrastructure Investor

Tharshini Ashokan

Reporter, Infrastructure Investor

Tharshini Ashokan is a reporter for PEI Media’s Infrastructure Investor, covering the Asia-Pacific region. She joined PEI in April 2021 and is based in Sydney. Prior to joining PEI, Tharshini covered financial and regulatory news for the self-managed… Read full bio

Marcus Ayre

Head of Europe, Igneo Infrastructure Partners

Marcus Ayre is a Partner in the Infrastructure Investments team based in London, and is a member of the EDIF I, II & III and GDIF Investment Committees. Prior to joining the team in 2007, Marcus spent 10 years in European investment banking at Me… Read full bio

Serkan Bahceci

Head of Research, Arjun Infrastructure Partners

Partner and Head of Research at Arjun Infrastructure Partners. Previously, (i) Head of Research at J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Infrastructure Investment Group; (ii) Consultant and Chief Economist for London Economics International LLC in Boston; (… 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

Christoph Bruguier

Senior Investment Director - Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners

Christoph brings extensive international experience in infrastructure management from various landmark brownfield and greenfield transactions across the transportation, energy, digital and social infrastructure sectors. Prior to joining us in 2019, C… Read full bio

Cyril Cabanes

Managing Director, Infrastructure, Asia Pacific, CDPQ Singapore

Cyril Cabanes is Managing Director, Infrastructure, Asia Pacific based in CDPQ’s Singapore office. In his role, he is responsible for all infrastructure investment activities in the Asia-Pacific region, which includes building and overseeing a team o… Read full bio

Adam (Yeon-Jun) Choi

Executive Director, Alternative Investment Division, PineStreet Asset Management

Adam Choi is an Executive Director at Alternative Investment Division in PineStreet. Prior to his current position, Mr. Choi was an Infrastructure Investment Portfolio Manager at Alternative Investment Division in Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance… Read full bio

Jay Choi

Team head/Direct of AI/Infrastructure Team, IGIS Asset Management

2007 ~ 2018 Korea Investment Management – Real Asset Management Division 2018 ~ 2021 KB Kookmin Bank – Investment Banking Department 2021 ~ 2023 IGIS Asset Management – Infrastructure Group

David Cooper

Head of EMEA and Australian Infrastructure Debt, IFM Investors

David is head of IFM Investors’ infrastructure debt business in EMEA and Australia. He and his team are charged with sourcing infrastructure debt deals and conducting credit analysis of prospective investments, as well as management and marketing IFM… Read full bio

Mark Gilligan

Head of Infrastructure, AXA IM Alts

Mark is Head of Infrastructure at AXA IM Alts. He is responsible for the continued development of our infrastructure equity investment platform where today we manage over €5 billion across the digital, energy, social, transportation and utility secto… Read full bio

Yuriy Humber

President, Yuri Group

Yuriy Humber is founder of the Japan NRG platform, which provides regular information and analysis about the Japanese energy and power industry, markets. He is also a columnist on energy issues for the “Nikkei Asia” and co-author of “Net Zero Sum”, a… Read full bio

Stephane Ifker

Senior Partner, Antin Infrastructure Partners

Stephane has been with Antin since the inception of the firm and is a member of the Investment Committee. He is a board member of Fund III portfolio companies CityFibre and IDEX and of Fund IV company Eurofiber. He is a prior board member of Porterbr… Read full bio
Ross Israel, QIC

Ross Israel

Head of Global Infrastructure, QIC

Ross co-founded QIC’s infrastructure capability in 2006, which today manages c.A$26.7bn across 21 direct investments in 6 countries. Ross provides leadership to the global team with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, New York and London. Ross is… Read full bio

Wataru Kawabata

Managing Director, DBJ Asset Management

Wataru Kawabata is a Managing Director of Infrastructure Asset Investment Department at DBJ Asset Management, leading a Japanese infrastructure equity investment team as well as a global infrastructure debt investment team. He has 19 years of infrast… Read full bio

Kihyun Kim

Portfolio Manager, Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance

Ki Hyun Kim is responsible for infrastructure investing at Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance with a focus on infrastructure strategy. He has a total of 15 years work experience in portfolio management in the insurance industry, with particular cont… Read full bio
Takako Koizumi, Mitsui & Co. Alternative Investments

Takako Koizumi

Executive Director, Head of Investment Management Department, Mitsui & Co. Alternative Investments

Takako Koizumi is an Executive Director and Head of Infrastructure & Real Estate Investment at Mitsui & Co. Alternative Investments, with over 20 years of experience in alternative assets. She started her career at Citibank in banking and M… Read full bio
Andrew Kwok, Partners Group

Andrew Kwok

Managing Director, 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

Scott Lawrence

Partner, Glennmont Partners

Scott is a founding Partner of Glennmont Partners.  He leads all of the firm’s solar initiatives and is actively involved in new financing initiatives. Scott has worked in renewable energy power generation for more than a decade, leading many of the… Read full bio

Vincent Levita

Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Infravia Capital

Vincent founded InfraVia in 2008 and has been the driving force behind the development of the firm. In the early 2000’s, Vincent identified the outstanding potential of infrastructure as an investment asset class and has been a pioneer of the Europea… Read full bio
Sam Lissner, Ridgewood Infrastructure

Sam Lissner

Principal, Ridgewood Infrastructure

Sam Lissner is a Principal of Ridgewood Infrastructure. He has more than a decade of infrastructure investing experience in sectors including water, power, renewables and energy. Prior to joining Ridgewood, Sam focused on investments in solar, and di… Read full bio
Hiroshi Matsui, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

Hiroshi Matsui

General Manager, Alternative Funds Investments Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

Hiroshi Matsui is General Manager of the Alternative Funds Investment Department at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. He joined Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank in 1989, and since 2005, responsible for managing and acting as “Gatekeeper” of infrastructure invest… Read full bio
Kanna Mihara, Macquarie Capital

Kanna Mihara

Managing Director, Macquarie Capital

Kanna leads business development and stakeholder relationships for Macquarie’s principal investment and advisory business in Japan. Her most recent experiences include origination of partnerships and projects in offshore wind, solar and data centre s… Read full bio

Niall Mills

Global Head, Igneo Infrastructure Partners

Niall Mills is the Managing Partner and the Global Head of Igneo Infrastructure Partners based in London. He is a member of the EDIF I, II & III and GDIF Investment Committees. Niall is also a member of the executive leadership team of First Sent… Read full bio

Akihito Nagata

General Manager, Nissay Asset Management

Akihito Nagata is General Manager, Alternative & Fund Investment Department, Nissay Asset Management Corporation. Mr Nagata joined Nissay Asset in 2016 where he is responsible for co-investment programmes and fund investments in infrastructure as… Read full bio

Elie Nammar

Senior Director - Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners

Elie Nammar joined Vauban Infrastructure Partners as a Senior Director in February 2021. Elie Nammar is dedicated to asset management in the digital infrastructure sector. Prior to joining Vauban, Elie was an Associate Partner at Oliver Wyman and a G… Read full bio
Keisuke Okano, ORIX Life Insurance Corporation

Keisuke Okano

Senior Director, Alternative Investments Team, ORIX Life Insurance Corporation

Keisuke Okano is in charge of Infrastructure investments at ORIX Life Insurance Corporation. Since joining ORIX Life in 2019, he has led the growth of the infrastructure portfolio. In prior role, he was in Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) fo… Read full bio
Yasuhiro Ono, Stonepeak

Yasuhiro Ono

Director, Stonepeak

Yasuhiro Ono is a Director with Stonepeak. Before joining Stonepeak, Yasuhiro was Head of Infrastructure Investments at Japan Post Bank where he helped establish the infrastructure program and was responsible for a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure… Read full bio

Steve Park

Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment, National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives

Youngshin Park is the head of Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment Team in National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives (NFFC). Mr. Park has 20+ years of investment experience in real asset investment in a broad spectrum of core/core+, opportun… Read full bio

Vicki Rigg

Executive Director, Palisade Investment Partners

Updated bio coming soon.

Catherine Hyeyun Roh

Team head, Cross-border Infrastructure Division, Cross-border Investment Team 2, KB Asset Management

Hyeyun is in charge of investing in Cross-border Infrastructure Funds and individual projects at KB Asset Management. She has over 14 years of experience in domestic and cross-border infrastructure. Prior to joining KB, she started her career at Taey… Read full bio

Andrew Shin

Head of Investments (Korea), Willis Towers Watson

Andrew Shin joined Willis Towers Watson in 2012 and is Head of Investment Services, Korea, advising Korean institutions. Andrew commenced his investment career in Canada progressing through a number of roles including product development, research an… Read full bio
Daniel Shulman, Shulman Advisory

Dan Shulman

Principal, Shulman Advisory

Dan Shulman started Shulman Advisory after nearly 15 years of experience with the Japanese energy market, with the vision of building the top consultancy supporting international companies in achieving their business objectives in the Japanese power… Read full bio

Gregory Smith

President and CEO, Instar Asset Management

Gregory J. Smith is founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Instar Asset Management Inc. with nearly 30 years of experience in the investment, operation, acquisition and financing of private equity and infrastructure investments. Gregory pr… Read full bio
Koji Someno, Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company

Koji Someno

Head of Real Asset Fund Investment Div., Alternative Investment Department, Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company

Koji Someno is a Manager of Real Asset Fund Investment Division and Private Equity Fund Investment Division of Alternative Investment Department at Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company. Since joining Dai-ichi Life in 2017, he has been in charge of infrast… Read full bio
John Walker Eastpoint Partners

John Walker

Executive Chairman, Eastpoint Partners

John Walker AM, who was Chairman of Macquarie Capital Asia and Chairman of Macquarie Group, Korea ,retired in 2020 after a 22 year career with Macquarie Group. John spent 21 years in Asia ,initially in Korea where he led the establishment of Macquari… Read full bio
Yuriko Watanabe Japan Post Bank

Yuriko Watanabe

Director, Japan Post Bank

Yuriko Watanabe leads Japan Post Bank’s infrastructure investment program and its infrastructure debt program. Prior to joining Japan Post Bank in July 2019, she spent 11 years at the Bank of Japan, where she led various studies on investment activit… Read full bio
Atsunori Yamaura, Russell investments

Atsunori Yamaura

 Director, Russell investments

Atsunori Yamaura is Director, Alternative Advisory Division where he oversees alternative consulting activities in Japan. Prior to joining Russell Investments in 2007, he held several positions at Resona Bank in roles such as portfolio manager, busin… Read full bio

For more information on speaking in 2023, please contact Andrew Wolff.

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Attendees all gain a 12-month membership to the Infrastructure Investor Network, a service designed to enhance your Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week networking experience. Members can connect with more than 2,000 investors and managers throughout the year, setup pre-meetings with those attending Japan Korea Week, meet in-person on the day, or pick up a conversation after the event.

Accelerate your fundraising

Find investors who match your investment strategies and set up meetings ahead of the event on our membership platform.

Expand your investor network in Asia

Showcase your profile ahead of the event and use our membership team to connect with the right decision makers.

Better connections

Access unique, critical insight exclusive to members throughout the year along with preferential rates to attend any event within the Infrastructure Investor portfolio.

Secure your next investor

Connect with the most active Japanese and Korean investors
Aflac Life Insurance Japan
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
AXA Life Insurance
Daido Life Insurance
Dai-ichi Life International
DBJ Asset Management
DENSO Pension Fund
Duskin Pension Fund
Employees Provident Fund Board
Fubon Hyundai Life Insurance
Fujifilm Holdings
Government Pension Investment Fund
Hyundai Insurance
Japan Post Insurance
Manulife Investment Management
Nara Chuo Shinkin Bank
Nomura Funds Research & Technologies
Orix Life Insurance
Osaka Shoko Shinkin Bank
Prudential Life insurance Korea
Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System
Sompo Japan Insurance
Sumitomo Life Insurance
Swiss Re
The Hachijuni Bank
Tokyo University of Science

Japan Korea Week attendees shape the industry

Your access to  Japan Korea Week will provide more value than ever before, with year-round access to a directory of global infrastructure’s most influential network.

Stay connected with the global network

Helge Rau

wpd AG

The Japan and Korea infrastructure conferences are always an excellent opportunity to meet investors and learn about new developments and trends in the infrastr…

Read full testimonial

Lydia Gaylord

InstarAGF

PEI continues to drive value for the infrastructure investor marketplace in providing a fulfilling virtual experience with insightful content from top industry…

Read full testimonial

Yusun Chung

Schroders Korea

The PEI infrastructure events were helpful in connecting various parties in the industry.

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
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Agenda

Infrastructure Investor Seoul Forum - Day 1 (All times in KST) - Monday 12th

Live Sessions with Korea Investors Simultaneous translation in Korean and English
13:00 - 14:00

Registration and Networking

14:00 - 14:10

Welcome and Opening remarks

14:10 - 15:00

Panel: Diversifying Infrastructure Investing Strategies [English]

Serkan Bahceci, Vincent Levita, Jansen Ang, Sam Lissner
  • Decarbonisation and digitalization – will these two strategies continue to dominate?
  • How can investors best diversify risk/return through specialisation?
  • Investment opportunities in the new definition of Infrastructure: hydrogen supply chain, energy efficiency, battery. Where does one draw the line with PE? Should infrastructure be redefined?
A speaker photo for Serkan Bahceci

Serkan Bahceci

Head of Research, Arjun Infrastructure Partners

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Vincent Levita

Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Infravia Capital

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Jansen Ang Partners Group

Jansen Ang

Member of Management, Private Infrastructure Asia, Partners Group

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Sam Lissner, Ridgewood Infrastructure

Sam Lissner

Principal, Ridgewood Infrastructure

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15:00 - 15:30

Presentation

Ross Israel
Ross Israel, QIC

Ross Israel

Head of Global Infrastructure, QIC

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15:30 - 16:00

Coffee Break

16:00 - 16:40

Panel: Investing in the infrastructure of the future, the role of technology in the asset class [English]

  • What is infrastructure of the future and how do we define it?
  • Is Infratech an infrastructure play or is it best to play in the PE space or debt?
  • How do we assess risk/return when taking on technology risk?
16:40 - 17:20

Panel: Effectively working with Korean AMCs [Korean]

Jay Choi
  • Understanding the role of the Asset Management firm in Korea
  • How do Asset Managers view the global infrastructure market and where do they see the best investment opportunities?
  • How can international GPs effectively work with Korean AMCs?
A speaker photo for Jay Choi

Jay Choi

Team head/Direct of AI/Infrastructure Team, IGIS Asset Management

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17:20 - 18:20

Welcome Cocktail Reception

Agenda

Infrastructure Investor Seoul Forum - Day 2 (All times in KST) - Tuesday 13th

Live Sessions with Korea Investors Simultaneous translation in Korean and English
08:30 - 09:00

Registration and Networking

09:00 - 09:30

Opening Remarks and Keynote Presentation [English]

09:30 - 10:20

Keynote Panel: Investing in Infrastructure as a recession proof strategy [English]

Tharshini Ashokan, David Cooper, Scott Lawrence
  • Given rising interest rates and economic uncertainty how will investor returns likely evolve?
  • What will infrastructure investors need to do differently to protect the strengths of this asset class?
  • In an increasingly competitive market for assets, how do funds keep their competitive advantage and access the best deals?
Tharshini Ashokan, Infrastructure Investor

Tharshini Ashokan

Reporter, Infrastructure Investor

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A speaker photo for David Cooper

David Cooper

Head of EMEA and Australian Infrastructure Debt, IFM Investors

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Scott Lawrence

Partner, Glennmont Partners

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10:20 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 11:40

Panel: The evolution of energy transition investing strategies [English]

Stephane Ifker, Marcus Ayre
  • How has the energy security crisis impacted on investment strategies and returns in the sector?
  • Looking beyond conventional renewable assets – which areas hold the most exciting investing opportunities?
  • Energy Transition as an ESG strategy
A speaker photo for Stephane Ifker

Stephane Ifker

Senior Partner, Antin Infrastructure Partners

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A speaker photo for Marcus Ayre

Marcus Ayre

Head of Europe, Igneo Infrastructure Partners

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11:40 - 12:10

Presentation

12:10 - 13:15

Lunch and Networking

13:15 - 14:00

Panel: Investing in Infrastructure Debt [English]

  • How have debt funds performed in the current inflationary environment?
  • Does infra debt have a comparative advantage to equity in light of the current global economic and political volatility?
  • How best to configure ESG into infra debt investing – what are the challenges with the current changing regulations?
14:00 - 14:30

Presentation

14:30 - 15:20

Panel: LPs views on the market [Korean]

Andrew Shin, Kihyun Kim, Steve Park
  • Are Korean LPs increasing their allocations in the asset class? How do they view infrastructure vs other private market asset classes?
  • How have rising interest rates and the energy crisis impacted on LPs strategies?
  • Considerations on FX premium and hedge practice in Korea
A speaker photo for Andrew Shin

Andrew Shin

Head of Investments (Korea), Willis Towers Watson

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Kihyun Kim

Portfolio Manager, Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance

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A speaker photo for Steve Park

Steve Park

Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment, National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives

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15:20 - 16:20

Cocktail Reception

Agenda

Infrastructure Investor Tokyo Forum - Day 1 (All times in JST) - Thursday 15th

Live Sessions with Japanese Investors Simultaneous translation in Japanese and English
07:30 - 08:30

Korean and Japanese LP breakfast briefing

08:30 - 09:00

Registration and networking

09:00 - 09:30

PEI Opening remarks & Keynote Presentation [Japanese]

Masatoshi Akimoto
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Masatoshi Akimoto

Member of the House of Representatives, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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09:30 - 10:20

Keynote Panel: Infrastructure’s role in uncertain economic times [English]

Tharshini Ashokan, Joost Bergsma, Gregory Smith
  • Given rising interest rates and economic uncertainty how will investor returns likely evolve?
  • What will infrastructure investors need to do differently to protect the strengths of this asset class?
  • In an increasingly competitive market for assets, how do funds keep their competitive advantage and access the best deals?
Tharshini Ashokan, Infrastructure Investor

Tharshini Ashokan

Reporter, Infrastructure Investor

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A speaker photo for Joost Bergsma

Joost Bergsma

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Glennmont Partners

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A speaker photo for Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith

President and CEO, Instar Asset Management

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10:20 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 11:40

Panel: The evolution of energy transition strategies [English]

Stephane Ifker
  • How has the energy security crisis impacted on investment strategies and returns in the sector?
  • Looking beyond conventional renewable assets – which areas hold the most exciting investing opportunities?
  • Energy Transition as an ESG strategy

 

A speaker photo for Stephane Ifker

Stephane Ifker

Senior Partner, Antin Infrastructure Partners

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11:40 - 12:10

Presentation

Ross Israel
Ross Israel, QIC

Ross Israel

Head of Global Infrastructure, QIC

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12:10 - 13:20

Lunch and Networking

13:20 - 14:10

Panel: Diversification in the investment portfolio [English]

Mark Gilligan, Vincent Levita, Sam Lissner, Andrew Kwok
  • Decarbonisation and digitalization – will these two strategies continue to dominate?
  • How can investors best diversify risk/return through specialisation?
  • Investment opportunities in the new definition of Infrastructure: hydrogen supply chain, energy efficiency, battery. Where does one draw the line with PE? Should infrastructure be redefined?
A speaker photo for Mark Gilligan

Mark Gilligan

Head of Infrastructure, AXA IM Alts

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A speaker photo for Vincent Levita

Vincent Levita

Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Infravia Capital

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Sam Lissner, Ridgewood Infrastructure

Sam Lissner

Principal, Ridgewood Infrastructure

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Andrew Kwok, Partners Group

Andrew Kwok

Managing Director, Head Private Infrastructure Asia, Partners Group

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14:10 - 15:00

Panel: The role of infrastructure debt in the portfolio [English]

  • How have debt funds performed in the current inflationary environment?
  • Does infra debt have a comparative advantage to equity in light of the current global economic and political volatility?
  • How best to configure ESG into infra debt investing – what are the challenges with the current changing regulations?
15:00 - 15:30

Break

15:30 - 16:20

Panel: Investing in the infrastructure of the future, the role of technology in the asset class [English]

Serkan Bahceci, Niall Mills
  • What is infrastructure of the future and how do we define it?
  • Is infratech an infrastructure play or is it best to play in the PE space or debt?
  • How do we assess risk/return when taking on technology risk?
A speaker photo for Serkan Bahceci

Serkan Bahceci

Head of Research, Arjun Infrastructure Partners

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A speaker photo for Niall Mills

Niall Mills

Global Head, Igneo Infrastructure Partners

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16:20 - 17:10

Panel: Understanding Japanese LPs appetite for the asset class [Japanese]

Takako Koizumi, Koji Someno , Yuriko Watanabe, Keisuke Okano
  • How do LPs view infrastructure in comparison to other private market asset classes? Still at the head of the pack?
  • How have rising interest rates and the energy crisis impacted on LPs strategies?
  • Core/Core plus & Open/Close funds – which strategies are currently seen as preferential?
Takako Koizumi, Mitsui & Co. Alternative Investments

Takako Koizumi

Executive Director, Head of Investment Management Department, Mitsui & Co. Alternative Investments

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Koji Someno, Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company

Koji Someno

Head of Real Asset Fund Investment Div., Alternative Investment Department, Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company

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Yuriko Watanabe Japan Post Bank

Yuriko Watanabe

Director, Japan Post Bank

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Keisuke Okano, ORIX Life Insurance Corporation

Keisuke Okano

Senior Director, Alternative Investments Team, ORIX Life Insurance Corporation

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17:10 - 18:10

Cocktail Reception

Agenda

Infrastructure Investor Tokyo Forum - Day 2 (All times in JST) - Friday 16th

Live Sessions with Japanese Investors Simultaneous translation in Japanese and English
08:30 - 09:00

Registration and networking

09:00 - 09:30

PEI Opening remarks and Keynote Presentation

09:30 - 10:20

Keynote Panel: International Investors’ take on Japan’s investment opportunity

Wataru Kawabata, Cyril Cabanes, Kanna Mihara
  • How do international GPs and investors evaluate the opportunities for investing in Japan. How much has the weakened yen catalysed interest?
  • Does offshore wind and solar remain the principal interest? How easy is it to access renewable deals for foreign entities?
  • Building good partnerships with investment companies in Japan. Success case studies
A speaker photo for Wataru Kawabata

Wataru Kawabata

Managing Director, DBJ Asset Management

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A speaker photo for Cyril Cabanes

Cyril Cabanes

Managing Director, Infrastructure, Asia Pacific, CDPQ Singapore

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Kanna Mihara, Macquarie Capital

Kanna Mihara

Managing Director, Macquarie Capital

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10:20 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 11:40

Panel: The next frontier of infrastructure investing in Japan [Japanese]

  • The hydrogen investing opportunity in Japan – understanding the current FIT framework.
  • What can the government do encourage more private capital into emerging sectors?
  • Digitalisation and datacentres – are these markets in danger of becoming overheated in Japan?
11:40 - 12:20

Panel: Working with Japanese gatekeepers [Japanese]

Atsunori Yamaura, Akihito Nagata, Hiroshi Matsui
  • How have current macro-economic headwinds affected fund selection? A priority still for core?
  • How do gatekeepers view ESG and sustainability themes when selecting a GP?
  • The blurring definition of infrastructure – is this a concern for gatekeepers?
Atsunori Yamaura, Russell investments

Atsunori Yamaura

 Director, Russell investments

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A speaker photo for Akihito Nagata

Akihito Nagata

General Manager, Nissay Asset Management

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Hiroshi Matsui, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

Hiroshi Matsui

General Manager, Alternative Funds Investments Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

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12:20 - 13:10

Lunch and Networking (followed by Close of Conference)

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A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event. To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.

Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.

 

Institutional Investors at Japan Korea Week 2023

The forum is the largest meeting place for institutional and private investors, and other members of the infrastructure community in Asia.

 Check out the benefits of joining the conference and who among your peers you will be joining. Apply for a complimentary pass for your or your team today.

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What to expect?


Network with your peers

Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.


Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.


Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities in sectors including emerging markets, energy transition, infrastructure debt and more.


Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with infrastructure’s biggest fund and asset managers in the market.

What to expect on the event day

300+
Attendees

75+
Speakers

100+
Institutional Investors

5+
Networking hours

Previous institutional investors that have attended include:

Network with Japan & Korea's most active investors

ABL Life Insurance
AIA Life Insurance
Development Bank of Japan
Government Pension Investment Fund
Hanhwa General Insurance
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance
Industrial Bank of Korea
Itochu Corp
Japan Post Bank
Korea Development Bank
Korea Investment Corporation
Korean Teachers Credit Union
Manulife
MetLife Insurance
Mizuho Bank
MUFG Bank
National Kyosai Federation of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (ZENKYOREN)
Nissay Asset Management Corporation
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
The Dai-ichi Life Insurance
The Police Mutual Aid Association
Tokio Marine Holdings
Tong Yang Life Insurance

Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass

A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.

To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.

Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.

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日本や韓国のインフラ投資へ加速

第6回年次の「Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week」は6月12〜16日に東京とソウルに再上陸します。 日本や世界中の最も活発かつ影響力のある機関投資家を一堂に集めて、インフラ投資の機会や未来を再発見しましょう。

日本や韓国の大物機関投資家およびゲイトキーパーとグローバルインフラ市場の現状を協議し、新たな投資戦略を練り、資金調達範囲を拡大しましょう。

全ての参加者は「Infrastructure Investor Global Network」の一員になります。インフラ資産クラスを方向付ける実力者が名を連ねる世界的ネットワークのメンバーたちと交流して、イベント前後も様々のコンテンツを楽しめます。

Why Japan Korea Week?

唯一無二のネットワーキング

2,000人以上のグローバルな投資家や経営者と繋がることが可能です。イベント内外での会員限定ミーティングを組むことができます。

業界のリーダーから聞く知見

アジアで最も経験豊富で、成功をおさめているインフラ投資家からの貴重な経験談を聞くことができます。

資金調達を加速する

最も活躍な日韓の機関投資家と出会うことで、資金調達の可能性を広げることが可能です。.

グローバルな機関投資家に会う

今まで参加した企業
ABL Life Insurance
AIA Life Insurance
Daido Life Insurance
DBJ Asset Management
Development Bank of Japan
Government Pension Investment Fund
GPIF
Japan Investment Corporation
Japan Post Bank
Korea Investment Corporation
Manulife
Mitsui Sumitomo Primary Life Insurance
ORIX Life Insurance
Public Official Benefit Association (POBA)
Shinkin Central Bank
Sompo Japan Insurance
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
The Police Mutual Aid Association
Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance

カンファレンスを構成する主なテーマ:

  • 日韓投資家のインフラやその他のアセットクラスに対する知見
  • 世界投資家が考える日本・世界のインフラ市場への投資機会
  • グローバルなマネージャーと効率的に協働するためのヒントとノウハウの分析
  • 脱炭素化、デジタル化、進化するエネルギー転換を理解することでインフラ投資戦略を多様化
  • インフラデット、再生可能エネルギーなど、トレンドとなる戦略についての解説

「PEIインフラストラクチャーイベントは、業界の様々な関係者同士を繋げるのにとても有効な手段でした。」

Yusun Chung, Private Asset Director, Schroders

イベント情報

6月12・13日
フェアモントアンバサダーソウル

ソウルフォーラムで開催される、韓国で最も力のあるインフラ投資プロフェッショナルの集いにご参加ください。様々なネットワークの構築と資金調達にお役立ていただけます。

詳細へ

6月15・16日
シャングリ・ラ 東京

東京フォーラムでは、日本のインフラ市場の現状について日本の主要な投資家と議論していただき、新たな投資戦略の構築に繋げていただけます。

詳細へ

2022イベント要約

イベントのレポートをダウンロードして、イベントを経験していただくことが可能です。

  • 第一線で活躍するスピーカーや投資家の情報を得ることができます。
  • カンファレンスでは重要な洞察や、
  • その他多くの貴重な情報を得ることができます。

ダウンロード

機関投資家向けの参加パス

『Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week』は、インフラ投資を行っている機関投資家やアロケーターが一堂に会する、唯一無二のプラットフォームです。

数に限りがございますが、ご対象のアロケーターや機関投資家の皆様に無料の参加パスをご用意しておりますので、ぜひご参加ください。

条件を満たされているペンションファンド、保険会社、政府系ファンド、プライベート・ウェルス・マネージャー、財団、エンダウメント、ファミリーオフィスの担当者、または企業の投資部門の方に無料パスをお配りしております。

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한국 자본과 글로벌 시장을 연결하다

제6회 연차의 「Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week」는 6월 12~16일에 서울과 도쿄에 열리는 예정입니다. 국내과 전 세계의 가장 활발하고 영향력 있는 기관투자가들을 한자리에 모아 인프라 투자의 기회와 미래를 형성하세요.

한국 및 일본의 거물급 기관투자가 및 게이트키퍼와 글로벌 인프라 시장 현황을 협의하여 새로운 투자전략을 수립하고 자금조달 범위를 확대합시다.

모든 참가자는 「Infrastructure Investor Global Network」의 맴버인 일원이 됩니다. 인프라 자산 클래스를 지향하는 실력자가 이름을 올린 세계적 네트워크 회원들과 교류하여 행사 전후에도 다양한 콘텐츠를 즐길 수 있습니다.

Why Japan Korea Week

글로벌 네트워크와 연결하다

2,000명 이상의 글로벌 투자자 및 경영자와 연결할 수 있습니다.이벤트 내외에서 회원 한정 미팅을 잡을 수 있습니다.

유이무일한 시장 인사이트를 얻다

아시아에서 가장 경험이 많고 성공을 거두고 있는 인프라 투자자들의 귀중한 경험담을 들을 수 있습니다.

거물 기관투자자과 만남

가장 활발적인 한일 기관투자가들을 만나 자금조달 가능성을 넓힐 수 있습니다.

컨퍼런스를 구성하는 주제:

  • 한일 투자자의 인프라 및 포트포리어 조성에 대한 관점
  • 세계 투자자들이 생각하는 한국·글로벌 인프라 시장 투자 기회
  • 글로벌 매니저와 효율적으로 협동하기 위한 힌트와 노하우 분석
  • 탈탄소화, 디지털화, 진화하는 에너지 전환을 이해함으로써 인프라 투자 전략을 다양화
  • 인프라뎃, 재생에너지 등 트렌드가 되는 전략에 대한 해설

프로그램을 다운로드

PEI 인프라스트럭처 이벤트는 업계의 다양한 관계자끼리 연결하는 데 매우 효과적인 수단이었습니다.

Schroders, Private Asset Director, Yusun Chung

이벤트 상세:

6월12・13일
페어몬트 앰배서더 서울

서울포럼에서 개최되는 한국에서 가장 힘 있는 인프라 투자 전문가 모임에 참석하세요.다양한 네트워크 구축과 자금 조달에 도움이 될 수 있습니다.

상세 보기

6월15・16일
포시즌스 호텔 도쿄 오테마치

도쿄 포럼에서는, 일본의 인프라 시장의 현상에 대해 일본의 주요한 투자가와 논의해 주시고, 새로운 투자 전략의 구축으로 연결해 주실 수 있습니다.

상세 보기

2022이벤트 하이라이트

이벤트 보고서를 다운로드 보시고 2022년 체험을 볼 수 있습니다.

  • 활발하는 기관투자자계서 얻은 인사이트
  • 컨퍼런스에서는 중요한 통찰이나
  • 기타 많은 귀중한 정보를 얻을 수 있습니다.

보고서를 보기

機関投資家向けの参加パス

Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week는 인프라 투자를 하고 있는 기관투자가와 알로케이터가 한자리에 모이는 유일무이한 플랫폼입니다.

수량에 제한이 있지만 대상 알로케이터와 기관투자가 모두 무료 참여 패스를 제공하고 있으니 많은 참여 바랍니다.

조건에 부합하는 펜션펀드, 보험사, 정부펀드, 프라이빗웰스매니저, 재단, 인다우먼트, 패밀리오피스 담당자 또는 기업 투자부문 분들께 무료 패스를 드리고 있습니다.

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