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The PERE Asia Summit will return in-person to connect private real estate’s most influential global community of institutional investors, fund and asset managers, and strategic partners.
Meet the region’s biggest allocators and gain leading insight from Asia’s most important investors. The Summit helps you secure capital allocations for global real estate investments and be at the forefront of Asian markets.
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The Summit’s world-class speaking faculty will show you where, and how, you can find attractive investments across the globe.
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Join in-person networking at the first Hong Kong Chapter meeting on day two of the Summit.
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Download the agenda to see the trends impacting Asian investors and markets, including:
- LP strategies on funds, direct and co-investments
- Driving capital to Asia-Pacific hotspots, what’s next?
- ESG – shaping positive outcomes
- Office is here to stay – are you?
- And much more …
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What our attendees say
Byron Byrne
Realmont Property Partners
PERE Asia provides a great platform to meet and network with leading real estate groups across Asia and globally.
Bill Schwab
LCI Investment Company
It doesn’t get bigger than the PERE Asia Summit.
Jasmine HU
Oxford Properties
The best real estate networking event of the year!
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Asia Summit attendees shape global markets
Your access to the 14th annual PERE Asia Summit will provide more value than ever before, with year-round access to a little blackbook of global real estate’s most influential community.
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Utilize year-round access to a little black book of Asian LPs allocating across a wide spectrum of real estate strategies and geographies.
Uncover high-yield opportunities.
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Nick Brugman
BNP Paribas
PERE Asia provided a perfect mix between good speakers, high-quality content of discussions and sufficient time for networking. It provides ample opportunities…
Hidetoshi Ono
Manulife Insurance Company
The conference was a success. Content was relevant, speakers were excellent, organization was flawless, and delegates were interesting. One of the best conferen…
Peter Sotoloff
Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies
PERE Asia is the thought-leader, in our organization’s perspective, for global decision-makers. The collection of content, speakers and networking relatio…
Nick Brugman
BNP Paribas
PERE Asia provided a perfect mix between good speakers, high-quality content of discussions and sufficient time for networking. It provides ample opportunities to catch up with existing relationships and build new ones.
Hidetoshi Ono
Manulife Insurance Company
The conference was a success. Content was relevant, speakers were excellent, organization was flawless, and delegates were interesting. One of the best conferences I have ever attended.
Peter Sotoloff
Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies
PERE Asia is the thought-leader, in our organization’s perspective, for global decision-makers. The collection of content, speakers and networking relationships is unparalleled against other programmes in the region.
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By attending the Asia Summit you will join real estate’s most influential global network. Membership will give you:
- Access to the Asia Summit
- Virtual access to all of PERE’s global events
- Access to the investor directory
- Frequent virtual and in-person networking opportunities
- And much more …
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Want to join our industry-leading speaking faculty? Contact Brix Sumagaysay today.
2021 Confirmed speakers:
Alberto Agazzi
Chief Executive Officer and General Manager GRE SGR, Head of Global Fund Management, Generali Real Estate
Alberto Agazzi is the Head of Global Fund Management of Generali Real Estate since November 2017. In his current role, he is in charge of setting up and managing cross-border and local GRE funds, defining their asset allocation and selections, and ma… Read full bio
Neil Anderson
Director and Head of Office Space, Hongkong Land
Neil Anderson has more than 25 years’ experience in the real estate industry, and has worked in Hong Kong for nearly two decades. He has been a Director and Head of Office Space at Hongkong Land since 2010. Neil is responsible for all the office leas… Read full bio
Pei Ya Boon
Sustainability Manager, Asia, Arcadis
Pei Ya is the regional corporate sustainability lead for Arcadis Asia. Pei Ya is responsible for translating Arcadis’ global sustainability strategy into regional programs and goals. She is driving Arcadis Asia’s carbon reduction plan as part of Arca… Read full bio
Jinglei Chen
Managing Director and Founding Member, BEI Capital
Jinglei Chen is the Managing Director and Founding member of BEI Capital. She is responsible for real estate value-added and private lending investment strategy, execution and capital raising. Previously, she was with Grosvenor Asia. Prior to that, s… Read full bio
Brian Chinappi
Partner, Actis
Brian has been working in the growth markets of Asia for over two decades. He joined Actis in 2018 through the sale of Standard Chartered Bank’s Principal Finance Real Estate group, a business he founded in 2010. Under his leadership, this business i… Read full bio
Henry Ching
Head of Asia Real Estate, Mercer Investments
Henry Ching is a Principal at Mercer based in Hong Kong and is the Head of Asia’s Real Estate team. He joined Mercer in 2011 and is responsible for investment consulting and research across the private and listed markets in Asia. He has been in the f… Read full bio
Joyce Chow
Investment Manager, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Joyce Chow is an Investment Manager for Real Estate at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. She is responsible for managing and underwriting real estate fund investments and direct investments across all asset types and strategies. Prior to joinin… Read full bio
Deborah Coakley
Executive General Manager, Funds Management, Dexus
Deborah Coakley is Executive General Manager of Funds Management at Dexus, one of Australia’s leading real estate groups. She has responsibility for managing its $16.2 billion funds management platform comprising a number of wholesale pooled funds an… Read full bio
Alison Cooke
Managing Director - Real Estate, Starr International Investment Advisors (Asia)
Alison is currently Managing Director of Starr International’s real estate investment activities in Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Starr in 2008, she was CEO of the HK branch of First American Title Insurance Company and a regional director at JLL in… Read full bio
Leslie Chua
Senior Vice President, Director, Heitman
Leslie Chua is Senior Vice President and Director of Asia Pacific Investment Research. He is responsible for all research and analysis inthe Asia-Pacific region, including assisting with new acquisitions, dispositions, and asset management of propert… Read full bio
Tiow Chye Chua
Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, Mapletree Investments
Mr Chua, as Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, focuses on driving the Group’s strategic initiatives including expanding and directing the Mapletree Group’s international real estate investments and developments. He also directly oversees the Group… Read full bio
Rushabh Desai
Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Real Estate Asia Pacific
Rush Desai heads the Asia-Pacific region at Allianz Real Estate Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. He is a member of the Allianz Real Estate Investment Committee and the Allianz Real Estate Executive Committee. Rush is leading the expansion of the Allianz Real Es… Read full bio
Sabrina Du
Investment Manager, AXA China Region Insurance Company
Sabrina Du is leading alternative investment for AXA China Region Insurance Company. She is responsible for sourcing and underwriting real estate, private equity, private debt and high yield bond strategies. Prior to joining AXA, Sabrina took varied… Read full bio
Daniel R. Dubrowski
Co-Founder and Head of Capital Formation, Lionstone Investments/Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Dan Dubrowski is a co-founding partner of Lionstone Investments. As Head of Capital Formation, he leads capital efforts across the firm’s investment strategies, with primary responsibility for investor relationships, fundraising, marketing and commun… Read full bio
Laurent Fischler
Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Ivanhoé Cambridge
Laurent Fischler is Head of Investments, Asia-Pacific at Ivanhoe Cambridge, based in Hong Kong. He oversees investments in the region and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to implement and deliver the Company’s investment strategi… Read full bio
Apwinder Foster
Head of Investment Strategy, DRC Savills Investment Management
Apwinder Foster has over 20 years of experience in finance, real estate and capital markets. Prior to DRC Capital LLP Apwinder was the Chief Financial Officer of Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate Plc. a FTSE 250 listed entity. Prior to joining Kenned… Read full bio
Koki Fukui
Director, Real Estate Finance Department, Development Bank of Japan
Koki Fukui is Director of Real Estate Finance Department at Development Bank of Japan Inc. He is responsible for Overseas Real Estate investing and ESG integration in the real estate. He has more than 16 years of experience in the real estate industr… Read full bio
Anne Gales
Partner and Co-Founder, Threadmark
Anne is a co-founder of Threadmark. She has over 25 years’ experience of capital raising and financial markets, and has advised and raised capital for over 60 different fund managers in real estate, credit, infrastructure and private equity since 200… Read full bio
Paul Gillen
Managing Director, Hodges Ward Elliott
Paul is an accomplished real estate professional with over 20 years of experience that includes real estate sales, recapitalizations, acquisitions, financing and asset management. His experience covers all property types and investments throughout th… Read full bio
Kate Herfort
Division Director, Client Solutions Group, Macquarie Group
Kate is a Division Director in the Client Solutions Group in Macquarie Asset Management. Kate leads MIRA’s capital raising initiatives in the real estate sector across the Asia Pacific region, responsible for raising capital for real estate funds and… Read full bio
George Hongchoy
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Link Asset Management
Mr George Kwok Lung HONGCHOY, aged 59, has served as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Manager since February 2009 and May 2010 respectively, and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee and the Nomination Committee of the… Read full bio
Hank Hsu
Chief Executive Officer, Forest Logistics Properties
Mr. Hank Hsu is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Forest Logistics Properties. Formerly the Head of China Investments at Ascendas-Singbridge and Director at Portman Holdings and China Orient Summit Capital, he has 19 years of commercial,… Read full bio
Cathy Huang
Managing Director, The EXS Capital Group
Cathy co-leads Private Equity Real Estate investments and related Corporate Finance activities for EXS Capital Group in Hong Kong, with a focus on platform level investments in Asia. Prior to joining EXS, Cathy worked at Goldman Sachs in London and H… Read full bio
Zoe Hughes
Chief Executive Officer, NAREIM
Zoe has more than 20 years of communications expertise and is currently CEO of NAREIM, the industry association dedicated to the business and organizational strategy of real estate investment management. Founded in 1990, NAREIM today represents real… Read full bio
Laurent Jacquemin
Head of Asia-Pacific, Real Assets, AXA IM – Real Assets
Laurent is currently Head of Asia-Pacific at AXA IM – Real Assets. He is responsible for all operations in the Asia-Pacific region, including overseeing investment, asset management and capital raising activities from the offices in Japan, South Kore… Read full bio
Seung-ki Jeong
Manager, DGB Life Insurance
Seung-ki Jeong is responsible for alternative investment including infrastructure in DGB Life Insurance. Prior to DGB Life, he worked for MG Non-Life Insurance company as Alternative Investment Manager in investment team. Prior to MG Non-Life Insuran… Read full bio
Robert Johnson
Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
Robert Johnson, managing director, is a senior member of the portfolio management team for J.P. Morgan Asset Management – Real Estate Asia-Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, he is a member of the Real Estate-Asia-Pacific Management Steering Group and vario… Read full bio
Jennifer Johnstone-Kaiser
Principal Consultant, Property Leader, Frontier Advisors
Jennifer Johnstone-Kaiser joined Frontier in January 2018 as the head of Frontier’s property research program providing consulting and research for clients, both domestically and globally. Jennifer has held many senior positions, most recently as Cou… Read full bio
Adrian Karczewicz
Head of Divestments, Skanska Commercial Development Europe
Adrian Karczewicz – Head of Divestments for Skanska’s commercial development unit in CEE. Responsible for sourcing buyers and conducting transaction processes in four CEE markets: Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania. Adrian has over 20 ye… Read full bio
Chung Keun Kim
Managing Director, Investment, Samsung SRA Asset Management
Mr. Kim very recently joined Samsung SRA Asset Management as Chief Investment Officer to spearhead the real estate investment activities globally. Prior to Samsung SRA Asset Management, until recently, he was the head of Infrastructure at KIC. He had… Read full bio
Doyle Kim
Managing Director and Head of Real Asset Investment Finance Department, Hana Financial Investment
Current position is a Managing Director of Hana Financial Investment (Top Investment Bank in Korean Real Estate Finance industry) as a head of Real Asset Investment Finance Department leading a Real Estate Investment Business in Korean Domestic and G… Read full bio
Peter Kim
Managing Director, Asia, QuadReal Property Group
Peter Kim joined QuadReal as Managing Director, Asia in November 2017. His focus is on building the international portfolio, with an emphasis on our strategy in the Asia Pacific region. Peter was formerly a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Real Estate… Read full bio
Phil Kim
Managing Director Asia Pacific, Jerde Partnership
Phil Kim is a Board Member, Shareholder and Managing Director Asia Pacific at the Jerde Partnership, Inc. in Los Angeles and Asia, focusing on Jerde’s constantly evolving places that has impacted and rejuvenated Asia cities, with the firm recognized… Read full bio
Ruben Langbroek
Head of Asia Pacific, GRESB
Ruben Langbroek is Head of Asia Pacific for GRESB. Mission-driven and investor-led, GRESB is the environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmark for real assets. GRESB works in collaboration with the industry to provide standardized and validate… Read full bio
Greg Lapham
Head of Australia, Savills Investment Management
Greg Lapham, Fund Manager for the Savills IM’s flagship pan-regional fund - Asia Pacific Income and Growth Fund - joined previously from BlackRock where he was a Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock's Asia Real Estate business.… Read full bio
Evelyn Lee
Editor, PERE
Evelyn Lee is Editor for PEI’s real estate-focused publication, PERE, overseeing global news and analysis coverage. Based in London, she works closely with PERE colleagues across PEI’s offices in New York, London and Hong Kong and also writes about E… Read full bio
Michael Levy
Chief Executive Officer, Crow Holdings
Michael Levy is the Chief Executive Officer of Crow Holdings where he is responsible for leading and overseeing the Company’s overall business activities. Michael was previously Chief Operating Officer for the Investment Management Division and a mem… Read full bio
Angel Li
Managing Director, Head of Asia Real Estate, Macquarie Asset Management
Angel is based in Hong Kong and is the Head of Asia of MAM’s real estate team. She has over 20 years of experiences in private equity real estate and is responsible for the real estate investment activities for MAM in Asia. Prior to joining Macquarie… Read full bio
Leo Lo
Founder, Asia PropTech
Mr. Leo Lo is a surveyor-turned-serial entrepreneur. Leo is the CEO of Fonto Holdings, which is an integrated corporate based in Hong Kong, dedicated to real estate investment, development, financing and advisory with property technology innovations… Read full bio
Victor Lor
Head of Capital - Asia Pacific, GSA Investment Management
Victor Lor is the Head of Capital, Asia Pacific for GSA Investment Management, based in Hong Kong. He has overall responsibility for GSA’s Asia Pacific investment management & capital (equity & debt) platform. Whilst at GSA, he has underwritten, stru… Read full bio
Raphael Mertens
Chief Risk Officer, Allianz Real Estate
Dr. Raphael Mertens is Chief Risk Officer of Allianz Real Estate and is responsible for Allianz Real Estate’s global ESG strategy, overseeing the decarbonization of the company’s portfolio to reach net zero emissions by 2050. He is a member of the Ex… Read full bio
Tinchuck Ng
Managing Director, Head of Investments, Cottonwood Group
Ms. Ng is the Managing Director and Co-Head of Investments of Cottonwood Group. In her role as Managing Director, she oversees the Group’s real estate investment activities. Previously, Ms. Ng was Managing Principal at Athena International Capital in… Read full bio
Christie Ou
Senior Reporter, PERE
Christie Ou is the Asia-Pacific reporter for PERE covering the private equity real estate markets in the region. Prior to joining PERE, she covered Asia’s business market for Bloomberg Business Week Chinese and the credit market for UK based Private… Read full bio
Gianlorenzo Paolella
Senior Director, Korea Investment Corporation
Gianlorenzo Paolella is Senior Director at KIC (Korea Investment Corporation), a position held since 2017. In that role, Gianlorenzo leads the KIC investment programme in Real Estate across the EMEA region. He is also responsible for the Asset Manage… Read full bio
Jose Pellicer
Head of Investment Strategy, M&G Real Estate
Jose Pellicer works for M&G real estate as Head of Strategy. In this role he coordinates the top down strategy of the different M&G real estate funds and mandates. He is also chairman of the investment committee. Jose is an economist by backg… Read full bio
Chelsea Perino
Managing Director, Global Marketing and Communications, The Executive Centre
With an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Linguistics from NYU and after a four-year solo trip around the world, Chelsea Perino first discovered her love for advertising in Cape Town, South Africa. There, Chelsea spent two years running all th… Read full bio
Nina Reid
Head of Responsible Property Investment, M&G Real Estate
Nina has overseen Responsible Property Investment (RPI) within M&G Real Estate for over 10 years, driving its ambitious RPI strategy, which seeks to enrich the lives of people and communities by creating and managing world class places which deli… Read full bio
Joel Rothstein
Shareholder and Chair – Asia Real Estate Practice, Greenberg Traurig
Joel H. Rothstein is Chair of the Asia Real Estate Practice of the international law firm of Greenberg Traurig. A leading international real estate attorney, he advises financial institutions, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, real estate… Read full bio
John Saunders
Managing Director, Head of APAC Real Estate, BlackRock
John Saunders, Managing Director, is Head of APAC for BlackRock Real Estate and a member of the Real Estate Global Executive Committee as well as BlackRock’s Asia Executive Committee. Mr. Saunders oversees the day to day operations of the BlackRock A… Read full bio
Sabine Schaffer
Managing Partner, Pro-Invest
Sabine is Managing Director of Pro-invest International Asset Management and has a focus on structure and asset management in respect to private equity investments. Sabine began her career 20 years ago at 3i focussing on investments in FMCG and retai… Read full bio
Jolly Singh
Principal, Portfolio Oversight, CIM
Jolly Singh serves as a Principal, Portfolio Oversight at CIM Group. He is actively involved in the composition, operations and investment priorities for CIM’s open-end real estate. Prior to joining CIM Group in 2010, Mr. Singh was an Associate in th… Read full bio
Grace Szeto
Associate Director, Willis Towers Watson
Grace joined Willis Towers Watson in October 2021 and is part of the Australian Investment Team as an Associate Director in manager research. In the role, she is responsible for investment and manager research within Real Assets. Previous to this, sh… Read full bio
Claire Tang
Co-CIO, Asia Pacific and Head of Greater China, LaSalle Investment Management
Claire Tang is Head of LaSalle’s Greater China business and is responsible for overseeing acquisition, development management and asset management teams in the region. Previous to the current role, Claire spearheaded the acquisition team in China and… Read full bio
Shirin Tang
Managing Partner, Morrison & Foerster
Shirin Tang is a corporate lawyer with 20 years of experience practicing in New York and Singapore. Her practice focuses on guiding clients through all stages of the real estate investment cycle, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, the f… Read full bio
Tammy Tang
Managing Director, China, Colliers
Tammy has over 23 years' experience in the China real estate market, working in both developers, occupiers and brokerage sides. She has worked in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenyang, Chengdu and Xi'an. Her expertise includes site selection, acquis… Read full bio
Claire Thielke
Country Head, Greater China, Hines
Ms. Thielke is responsible for acquisitions, development, and new business generation in Greater China. Prior to joining the Asia Pacific team, Claire served as Chief Operating Officer of Investment Management for Hines, overseeing new product develo… Read full bio
Rachel Tong
Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Private Equity, Value Partners Group
Rachel Tong is Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Private Equity of Value Partners Group Limited (VPL). Rachel founded the real estate private equity business for Value Partners and now leads all of their real estate and private credit funds.… Read full bio
Jonathan Umali
Director, Investment and Asset Management, ARCH Capital Management
Updated bio coming soon.
Roberto Versace
Managing Director and Head of Listed Real Estate Asia Pacific, APG
Mr. Roberto Versace is a Managing Director and Head of Listed Real Estate Asia Pacific at APG Asset Management Asia. Prior to joining APG in 2017, Roberto was the Managing Director and Lead Portfolio Manager at EII Capital Management in London. From… Read full bio
Justin Wai
Managing Director, Real Estate - Hong Kong, Blackstone
Mr. Justin Wai is Managing Director of the Real Estate Group based in Hong Kong. Since joining Blackstone in 2007, Mr. Wai has focused on acquiring and managing real estate investments in Greater China, including the establishment of Blackstone’s log… Read full bio
Henrike Waldburg
Head of Investment Management Global, Union Investment Real Estate
Henrike Waldburg is Head of Investment Management Global at Union Investment Real Estate GmbH. Union Investment Real Estate GmbH (UI) is one of the largest real estate investment managers in Europe, offering open-ended property and Special Funds with… Read full bio
Tim Wang
Co-President of Logistics and Industrial Real Estate, GLP China
Tim Wang is Co-President of Logistics and Industrial Real Estate for GLP China and is responsible for co-leading the growth and strategy of the company’s logistics and industrial real estate business in China. Tim has over 20 years of experience in t… Read full bio
Kim Wright
Managing Director, Head of Listed Real Estate Investments, CPPIB Asia
Kim Wright is Managing Director, Head of Listed Real Estate of CPPIB Asia. Kim is responsible for CPP Investments’ listed real estate investments and is a member of the Real Estate Investment Committee which oversees our public and private global rea… Read full bio
Nina Yang
Chief Executive Officer, SJ CityGlobal
Ms Nina YANG assumed the role of CEO, SJ CityGlobal in 2019. SJ CityGlobal provides development management services, starting from the initiation and visioning of a project to handing over and exiting completed assets. Prior to joining Surbana Jurong… Read full bio
Josephine Yip
Senior Director Investments and Asset Management, APAC, Ivanhoé Cambridge
Josephine joined Ivanhoé Cambridgeus in Singapore in 2021 to continue her 20-year career in real estate from leading investment manger Alpha Investment Partners where she was a portfolio manager for various vehicles. Prior to that, Josephine spent 12… Read full bio
Richard Yue
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer, ARCH Capital Management
Richard Yue co-founded ARCH Capital and has over 25 years of experience in the Asian real estate industry. Richard’s experience includes investing over US$5.0 billion of equity around Asia across core, core-plus, value-add, and opportunistic strategi… Read full bio
Zoe Zuo
Co-Head of China Real Estate, Angelo Gordon
Zoe Zuo is based in Hong Kong and is Co-Head of Greater China Real Estate for Angelo Gordon, responsible for real estate investment and asset management in mainland China and Hong Kong. Prior to joining the Asia real estate team in 2009, Zoe was empl… Read full bio
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Agenda
PERE Asia Summit Day 1 - Virtual experience - Tuesday 16th
Virtual event (all times in Hong Kong time zone; Simultaneous translation in Japanese, Korean and English)
08:45 - 09:40
Panel: State of the global industry
Zoe Hughes,
Joyce Chow,
Robert Fordi,
Daniel R. Dubrowski,
Paul Gillen,
Michael Levy,
Jolly Singh
- Maintaining relationships and building partnerships during covid
- Discover the changing landscape of US real estate
- How sustainability standards ensure success for investors and communities
Daniel R. Dubrowski
Co-Founder and Head of Capital Formation, Lionstone Investments/Columbia Threadneedle Investments
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09:40 - 10:30
Panel: Investor strategies on funds, direct and co-investments
Shirin Tang,
Koki Fukui,
Kate Herfort,
Josephine Yip,
Laurent Jacquemin
- Sectors that will become appealing to real estate investors in 2022
- Safe-haven markets for investors post-covid and how geopolitics affect investment behaviour
- What type of investment strategies benefit LPs the most?
10:30 - 11:20
Panel: Asia as a strategy for portfolio diversification
Tinchuck Ng,
Tiow Chye Chua,
Rushabh Desai,
Richard Yue
- Zooming in on core real estate – is this the best option in the region?
- Investing in Asian emerging markets vs developed countries – finding the right risk-return balance in region’s geographies
- Building relationships and sourcing partnerships during the pandemic
11:20 - 12:10
Panel: China and the Greater Bay Area
Nina Yang,
Tammy Tang,
Hank Hsu,
Claire Thielke ,
Tim Wang
- Betting on the future – what does the GBA hold for real estate investors and how does this affect the Hong Kong property market?
- How are the office and logistics sectors fairing in China in the current environment? What are the niche sectors to look out for?
- What is the secret sauce for developers to succeed in this increasingly competitive market?
12:10 - 12:50
Panel: Spotlight on Australia
Jennifer Johnstone-Kaiser,
Deborah Coakley,
Greg Lapham,
Grace Szeto,
Sabine Schaffer
- Beyond the mainstream, where should investors look for diversification?
- New fund strategies for investors – what would make them stand out?
- Managing assets under current travel restrictions
- Repurposing retail – what can be done?
12:50 - 14:20
Break
14:20 - 15:10
Panel: Opportunities and challenges in debt funds in the post-covid world
Joel Rothstein,
Alberto Agazzi,
Apwinder Foster,
Seung-ki Jeong
- Diversifying from equity to debt – why are the biggest investors dipping their toes in the sector?
- Where do the boundaries of an ESG-focused lender’s responsibility lie when structuring a deal?
- Dislocated sectors and distressed opportunities – putting capital to work in an uncertain economic environment
- Looking ahead: realistic expectations and predictions for the next 5 years for real estate debt
Alberto Agazzi
Chief Executive Officer and General Manager GRE SGR, Head of Global Fund Management, Generali Real Estate
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15:10 - 15:30
Presentation: Riding the cycle - how to include European real estate markets for global diversification
Henrike Waldburg
Followed immediately by investor-only roundtable: Real estate sectors that Japanese and Korean LPs should not miss
15:30 - 16:00
Roundtable: Investing in European real estate markets
Doyle Kim,
Chung Keun Kim,
Henrike Waldburg
- Core real estate – in the constantly changing face of mainstream investing, which sector provides the best returns?
- Niche/alternative sectors – where should investors look for diversification?
16:00 - 16:50
Panel: ESG – shaping positive outcomes
Anne Gales,
Pei Ya Boon,
Nina Reid,
Ruben Langbroek,
Raphael Mertens
- E: carbon neutral by 2050: how are leading managers advancing decarbonization?
- S: addressing social and economic issues through sustainable investments. How important is “social” in different countries?
- G: how good governance can reduce operational and reputational risks
16:50 - 17:30
Panel: Spotlight on Europe (followed by end of day one; Invitation-only networking in Tokyo)
Evelyn Lee,
Adrian Karczewicz,
Jose Pellicer,
Gianlorenzo Paolella
- Comparing and contrasting different markets in Europe
- The rise of ESG and the evolution of regulations in the region
- Sectors that are poised for growth after the pandemic
- Innovations in asset management in the current era
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PERE Asia Summit Day 2 - In-person with global live-streaming - Wednesday 17th
In-person event with global live-streaming (all times in Hong Kong time zone)
09:00 - 10:00
Keynote panel: Driving capital to Asia-Pacific hotspots, what’s next on the horizon?
Christie Ou,
George Hongchoy,
Peter Kim,
Kim Wright,
Jonathan Umali
- State of play – real estate after the pandemic
- Evaluating the effects of covid on developed and emerging markets
- Assessing valuations in listed vs. private markets. Are investors getting maxed out? How do you find value in a low interest environment?
- How important is ESG in Asia? How do investors factor this into their pricing and investment framework?
10:00 - 10:30
Keynote interview: Asian Real Estate After Covid
John Saunders,
Sabrina Du
BlackRock reveals their secrets on investing for the soaring 20’s, opportunities that should not be missed and sustainable investing on the road to net zero.
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 - 11:50
Panel: Investing in the future of living
Cathy Huang,
Jinglei Chen,
Christine Lin,
Victor Lor,
Leslie Chua
- How occupier expectations are reshaping residential real estate
- The continued growth of multifamily
- Senior housing and retirement living
- Student accommodation
11:50 - 12:40
Panel: Opportunities for investors after covid
Zoe Zuo,
Laurent Fischler,
Claire Tang,
Leo Lo,
Jing Zhou
- Alternative sectors – where can you build scale and boost returns?
- Zooming in on data centres and the growing digital economy
- How big is the potential for life sciences?
- Future-proofing the “new economy” sectors
12:40 - 14:00
Lunch break
14:00 - 15:00
Panel: Logistics and warehousing
Henry Ching,
Brian Chinappi,
Rachel Tong,
Robert Johnson,
Justin Wai
- What does the warehouse of the future look like?
- Growth potential in e-commerce market – should you pay attention to last mile delivery?
- In a highly-competitive market, is there still value in logistics?
15:00 - 16:00
Panel: Office is here to stay – are you?
Alison Cooke,
Phil Kim,
Angel Li,
Chelsea Perino,
Roberto Versace,
Neil Anderson
- Reconfiguring space and office assets to the new occupier – improved buildings, quality design, wellness rating, etc.
- What is the new way of working and how will this develop over time?
- De-centralizing or Re-centralizing?
16:00 - 17:00
Member-only networking (followed by End of conference)
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Regional connections, global opportunities
Join us in-person on 17 November at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong for networking and live panel sessions.
Day 2 of the Asia Summit will be the first Hong Kong Chapter meeting of the new Global Passport LP/GP network – a community that is open to all members based in Hong Kong or passing through.
Network with Hong Kong-based speakers and LPs, catch up with old acquaintances and meet the new players in the city.
Join the Asia Summit for more connections than ever before as part of our unique in-person and virtual experience.
Join our Keynote
Discuss Asian real estate after covid with BlackRock
Fresh off raising $1.175 billion for BlackRock Asia Property Fund V, Head of BlackRock’s APAC real estate business John Saunders will share where he sees future prospects in the region after covid.
Keynote speaker
John Saunders
Managing Director, Head of APAC Real Estate
BlackRock
A unique in-person and virtual experience
Asia Summit attendees get more
By attending the Asia Summit and Hong Kong Chapter meeting, you will join real estate’s most influential global network. Membership will give you:
- Attendance at the Asia Summit
- Invitation to all Chapter Meetings
- Virtual access to PERE’s global events
- Access to the investor directory
- Frequent virtual and in-person networking opportunities
- And much more…
Regional connections, global opportunities
Join us in-person on 17 November at Sofitel Singapore City Centre, Singapore for networking and live panel sessions.
Day 2 of the Asia Summit will be the first Singapore Chapter meeting of the new Global Passport LP/GP network – a community that is open to all members based in Singapore or passing through.
Network with Singapore-based speakers and LPs, catch up with old acquaintances and meet the new players in the city.
Join the Asia Summit for more connections than ever before as part of our unique in-person and virtual experience.
Join our Keynote
Looking Beyond the Pandemic with ARA Asset Management
John will share ARA’s award-winning strategies and their perspective on where the best opportunities lie in the post-pandemic real estate landscape.
Join the “Industry Figure of the Year: Asia” (Global PERE Awards 2020) for the opening address.
Keynote speaker
John Lim
Co-Founder and Deputy Chairman
ARA Asset Management
A unique in-person and virtual experience
Asia Summit attendees get more
By attending the Asia Summit and Singapore Chapter meeting, you will join real estate’s most influential global network. Membership will give you:
- Attendance at the Asia Summit
- Invitation to all Chapter Meetings
- Virtual access to PERE’s global events
- Access to the investor directory
- Frequent virtual and in-person networking opportunities
- And much more…
Regional connections, global opportunities
Join us in-person on 17 November at the Shangri-La, Tokyo for networking and live panel sessions.
Day 2 of the Asia Summit will be the first Tokyo Chapter meeting of the new Global Passport LP/GP network – a community that is open to all members based in Tokyo or passing through.
Network with Tokyo-based speakers and LPs, catch up with old acquaintances and meet the new players in the city.
Join the Asia Summit for more connections than ever before as part of our unique in-person and virtual experience.
A unique in-person and virtual experience
Asia Summit attendees get more
By attending the Asia Summit and Tokyo Chapter meeting, you will join real estate’s most influential global network. Membership will give you:
- Attendance at the Asia Summit
- Invitation to all Chapter Meetings
- Virtual access to PERE’s global events
- Access to the investor directory
- Frequent virtual and in-person networking opportunities
- And much more…
Covid precautions
Our venue
1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
To help keep you and your peers safe, we require you to follow the Covid principles below to ensure the smooth running of the PERE Asia Summit.
All attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status before checking into the event at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.
To expedite this process, PEI Media and Grand Hyatt Hong Kong will be using the physical copy of vaccination, or digital proof of COVID-related health insights from iAM Smart mobile App, eHealth, or LeaveHomeSafe app. Complete your health screening with the app 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 or digital proof via selected mobile apps.
Questions? Please contact customerservices@peimedia.com.
The below information is as of 9 September 2021 and will be updated if health, safety and security guidelines change.
What additional measures are being followed at PERE Asia Summit 2021 – Hong Kong’s Chapter Meeting?
We would like to ensure our attendees feel confident as they return to attending our in-person events. To provide this additional comfort, we will continue to offer some enhanced measures and you can click here to view these Commitments. Click here for Grand Hyatt Hong Kong document outlining actions the hotel is taking.
I plan to travel to Hong Kong 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’re:
- fully vaccinated against COVID-19 according to your national vaccine programme
- having a negative result of Antigen Rapid Test taken within 24 hours prior to event entry
We’ll let you know details as to how you provide the relevant result of Antigen Rapid Test nearer the time of the event.
How to show my vaccination
You can present your vaccination record through:
- “LeaveHomeSafe” Mobile App., or
- “iAM Smart” Mobile App., or
- “eHealth” Mobile App., or
- COVID-19 Vaccination Record (Hard Copy)
What do I need to do if I receive my vaccination outside of Hong Kong?
If you had received your vaccination outside of Hong Kong
- Please click here to view the list of recognized Covid-19 vaccines outside Hong Kong
- Guests must prepare and present all of the following:
- Covid-19 Vaccination Record (issues outside Hong Kong), and
- FEHD Specified Declaration Form (Click here to download)
Where can I purchase the Rapid Antigen Test kit?
Depending on where you live, rapid antigen test kits can be found in physical stores and buildings like pharmacies, local healthcare services, and facilities. They can equally be purchased online from a variety of websites.
How do I show my result of Antigen Rapid Test onsite?
Please take photos of your test result with your mobile phone, you will be required to show both your vaccination record and rapid test result at the same time.
Do I need to wear a mask?
You must wear a mask except when eating and drinking at the table.
What I need to do before collecting my name badge at the venue?
You must use “LeaveHomeSafe” Mobile App to scan QR code located 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?
PERE Passport members can join our global events 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 Department of Health for further handling.
Any questions regarding the event and vaccination requirements should be sent to customerservices@peimedia.com.
Covid precautions
Our venue
MARUNOUCHI TRUST TOWER MAIN, 1 Chome-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
To help keep you and your peers safe, we require you to follow the Covid principles below to ensure the smooth running of the PERE Asia Summit.
All attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status before checking into the event at Shangri-La Tokyo.
To expedite this process, PEI Media and Shangri-La Tokyo will be using the physical certificate, which provides COVID-related health insights. Complete your health screening 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.
All attendees will receive the event-specific Health Pass registration code before the event.
Questions? Please contact customerservices@peimedia.com.
The below information is as of 9 September 2021 and will be updated if health, safety and security guidelines change.
What additional measures are being followed at PERE Asia Summit 2021 – Japan Chapter Meeting?
We would like to ensure our attendees feel confident as they return to attending our in-person events. To provide this additional comfort, we will continue to offer some enhanced measures and you can click here to view these Commitments. Click here for Shangri-La Tokyo document outlining actions the hotel is taking.
I plan to travel to Tokyonto attend this conference, what is are the current travel restrictions?
The Japanese Government announces their latest travel policy on their web site, click here to view the latest border control measures.
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’re:
- fully vaccinated against COVID-19 according to your national vaccine programme
- having a negative result of Antigen Rapid Test taken within 24 hours prior to event entry
We’ll let you know details as to how you provide the relevant result of Antigen Rapid Test nearer the time of the event.
How to show my vaccination
You can present your hardcopy vaccination record upon arrival.
Where can I purchase the Rapid Antigen Test kit?
Depending on where you live, rapid antigen test kits can be found in physical stores and buildings like pharmacies, local healthcare services, and facilities. They can equally be purchased online from a variety of websites.
Do I need to wear a mask?
You must wear a mask except when eating and drinking at the table.
What I need to do before collecting my name badge at the venue?
You are required to measure body temperature and use hand sanitizer before entering the venue. Japanese government currently does not require attendees to record their itinerary or attendance by mobile App. yet. If this changes, we will update this document.
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?
PERE Passport members can join our global events 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 Department of Health for further handling.
Any questions regarding the event and vaccination requirements should be sent to customerservices@peimedia.com.
Singapore in-person guideline
Our venue
9 Wallich St, Singapore 078885
To help keep you and your peers safe, we require you to follow the Covid principles below to ensure the smooth running of the PERE Asia Summit.
All attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status before checking into the event at Sofitel Singapore City Centre.
To expedite this process, PEI Media and Sofitel Singapore City Centre will be using the TraceTogether App or physical vaccination card, which is given to all individuals vaccinated in Singapore, for your vaccination information. Complete your health screening with the above two types of documents ahead of time for expedited check-in and entry. We will NOT be accepting any other form of record of vaccination at the event.
All attendees will receive the event-specific Health Pass registration code before the event.
Questions? Please contact customerservices@peimedia.com.
The below information is as of 9 September 2021 and will be updated if health, safety and security guidelines change.
What additional measures are being followed at PERE Asia Summit 2021 – Singapore Chapter Meeting?
We would like to ensure our attendees feel confident as they return to attending our in-person events. To provide this additional comfort, we will continue to offer some enhanced measures and you can click here to view these Commitments.
Click here for Sofitel Singapore City Centre document outlining actions the hotel is taking.
What is the current Covid-19 situation in Singapore? I plan to travel to Singapore to attend this conference, what is are the current travel restrictions?
Singapore Government updates the latest Covid-19 news on their website, also click here to view the latest border measures. Find out which SafeTravel lanes you may use to travel to Singapore via this link: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/arriving/overview#st-business
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’re:
- fully vaccinated against COVID-19 according to your national vaccine programme
- having a negative result of Antigen Rapid Test taken within 24 hours prior to event entry
We’ll let you know details as to how you provide the relevant result of Antigen Rapid Test nearer the time of the event.
How to show my vaccination
You can present your hardcopy vaccination record upon arrival.
Where can I purchase the Rapid Antigen Test kit?
Depending on where you live, rapid antigen test kits can be found in physical stores and buildings like pharmacies, local healthcare services, and facilities. They can equally be purchased online from a variety of websites.
Do I need to wear a mask?
You must wear a mask except when eating and drinking at the table.
What I need to do before collecting my name badge at the venue?
You can present your vaccination record through:
- TraceTogether Application or
- a physical vaccination card
If you are resident in Singapore, you must download the TraceTogether Application on your mobile phone. You need to open the App on your phone to scan for SafeEntry before entering the venue.
Foreigners will be asked to Download the TraceTogether Application on their mobile phone upon arriving in Singapore and if they take vaccination which is recognized by WHO, they will be issued a Pass which they can use for entry to 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?
PERE Passport members can join our global events 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 Department of Health for further handling.
Any questions regarding the event and vaccination requirements should be sent to customerservices@peimedia.com.