The PERE Australia Forum 2021 is part of the PERE Global Passport!
The PERE Global Passport subscription is a new way for private real estate’s investors and industry leaders to stay connected to the market, elevate fundraising, and advance investment strategies.
The PERE Australia Forum 2021 is just one of the many essential touchpoints with global markets that you will get throughout the year with your PERE Global Passport.
Connecting Australia with the global real estate community
The inaugural PERE Australia Forum on 24 March will connect global and domestic decision-makers to fundraise from Australian Supers and discuss current opportunities in local markets.
Discover what Australian LPs are looking for in a foreign fund manager amid the strict travel restrictions and explore strategies providing superior returns globally.
The Forum will give managers from around the world the knowledge to effectively access Australia’s private markets and strike gold Down Under.
Build valuable relationships and stay at the forefront of Australian markets
Maximize your fundraising
Unrivalled access to Australian super funds and global LPs allocating across a wide spectrum of real estate strategies
Advance your strategic edge on the competition
Understand current conditions in local markets by connecting with global and domestic decision-makers.
Uncover the latest high-yield opportunities
Connect with the investors on the ground to discover investment opportunities in Australia.
Utilize time in the most efficient way
Beat Australia’s strict border restrictions to connect with the community to invest in, and fundraise for, global opportunities.
Featured Speakers
Australian leaders and global trendsetters
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Global Hospitality Investment Group
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at global fund manager
Insightful content from top industry experts along with significant virtual networking capabilities.
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Interested in speaking at the PERE Australia Forum 2021?
Please contact Helen Sanders at helen.s@peimedia.com
2021 Speakers include:

Peter Coman
Head of Property and Social Infrastructure, HRL Morrison

Spiros Deftereos
Head of Property, Hostplus

Dominic Doran
Senior Portfolio Manager, APG Asset Management

Briar Dowsett
General Manager, Funds Management, QIC

Stephen Gaitanos
Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer, Scape

Paul Gately
Managing Director, BPEA Real Estate

Kate Herfort
Division Director, MIRA Real Estate, Macquarie Group

Trent Iliffe
Managing Director and Co Chief Executive Officer, LOGOS

Mark Jacobs
Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager, Oaktree

Kumar Kalyanakumar
Head of Australia, Real Assets, AXA Investment Managers

Arshiya Khullar
Senior Reporter, PERE

Wayne Lasky
Founder and Managing Director, MaxCap Group

Toby McMillan
Senior Portfolio Manager, Victorian Funds Management Corporation

Alek Misev
Portfolio Manager - Property, Aware Super

Christie Ou
Senior Reporter, PERE

Martin Priestley
Head of Debt, Asia Pacific, Nuveen Real Estate

Sunny Tsun
Senior Vice President and Head, Australia, GIC Real Estate

Chris Tynan
Head of Real Estate Australia, Blackstone

Leonie Wilkinson
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Brookfield

Trent Winduss
Head of Asia Secured Debt Investments and Head of Australian Investments, Phoenix Property Investors

Dania Zinurova
Portfolio Manager, Wilson Asset Management
Agenda
Day 1 - Wednesday 24th
Welcome from PERE
Opening Keynote Panel: Accessing Australia’s private markets
The region’s leading investors on where to strike gold Down Under
- What are the latest capital flow movements and macro trends for overseas capital?
- Where are opportunities to out-compete local funds and investors?
- Office: What are the prime assets that will deliver growth as the sector undergoes transformation?
- Are the current valuations distorted?
Followed by live Q&A





Beyond the mainstream: Rising asset classes from Sydney to Perth
From niche to being the new core: Growth beyond office, resi and co.
- Jumping on the logistics bandwagon: Identifying the right assets amidst the global trend
- Datacentres, storage, industrial parks: What delivers post-covid growth and who are the best specialist service providers?
- Healthcare, student housing, senior living, hospitality: Should you increase investments in these sectors?
Followed by live Q&A
Specialist Deep Dive: Private real estate debt investment
An interactive roundtable discussion led by an expert on the latest developments in real estate debt opportunities, the role commercial real estate debt will play in Australia’s covid recovery and the importance to the economy.

Networking lunch
Take a break, visit our sponsors’ booths and arrange private meetings
Australian Supers: LPs Looking abroad
- What are Supers looking for in a global fund partners and service providers?
- Is now the time to snap up prime assets abroad? If so, where are they?
- Internalising investment capabilities: Where will the expertise come from?
- ESG compliance: What opportunities match sophisticated benchmarks?
Followed by live Q&A
Seeking superior returns overseas: Global opportunities
APAC, North America and European real estate leaders on the best strategies to compliment institutional portfolios in the next decade
- What opportunistic and value-add sectors deliver the best returns from office to resi?
- Is it too late to jump on the logistics and industrial bandwagon?
- What markets and funds have evolved to offer covid-proof processes?
Followed by live Q&A





Specialist Deep Dive - Student Accommodation
An interactive roundtable discussion led by an expert on the latest developments in student housing to tackle a trending asset class

Closing remarks and online networking
Pre-Event Resources
Enhance your decision-making at PERE Australia Forum
The PERE Australia Forum on 24 March leads will guide you to find the latest Australian market investment opportunities that are delivering high returns.
Join the community to stay ahead of the curve.
Australian leaders and global trendsetters
Develop lasting relationships.
As border controls and travel restrictions continue, the Forum brings together global investors and fund managers to their Australian peers for smooth and effective relationship-building.
Discover investment opportunities.
Connect with the global community of trendsetters to discover investments and partners who can accelerate the growth of your firm.
Understand local trends.
With local experts sharing what is driving Australian markets, gain a strategic edge through deep understanding of the strategies delivering high yields.