Connecting local capital to global real estate
The PERE Japan Korea Week connects you with the biggest institutional investors in Japan and Korea.
Join us in Tokyo and Seoul to understand which private real estate opportunities outbound investors are looking for and the criteria they are adopting to allocate their capital.
Expand your network and advance your fundraising with access to the most influential network of active Japanese and Korean investors.
Boost your fundraising
Discover Japanese & Korean investor needs and align your investment strategies with their allocation appetite.
Gain strategic insight
Understand the core sectors and strategies that investors will focus on in 2022 and beyond.
Expand your network
Build closer relationships with Japanese & Korean investors through dedicated networking opportunities.
Two Forums, Unlimited Fundraising Opportunities
13 September
Understand Japanese investor needs
15 September
Understand Korean investor needs
Key topics at a glance
Japan as the top destination for Asian real estate
- Tokyo office markets – are we seeing a strong rebound?
- Logistics – is pricing in Japan now too high or do they remain attractive assets to buy?
- What is the future of multifamily? Can you scale effectively in the subsector in Japan?
Investing in new real estate asset classes
- Senior housing – a booming sector in Japan
- Data centres as a hybrid infra/real estate investing strategy
- Student housing – making a strong comeback post covid?
Partnering with Korean investors
- Investing in funds or direct/co-investing – what structure works best for Korean investors?
- What returns, diversification and liquidity do institutions expect from its real estate investments?
- Factors to consider in capital allocation to both domestic and global markets
2022 speakers include:
PERE Global Passport
Access global real estate’s most influential events and network
By joining Japan Korea Week you will also have 12 months’ exclusive access to all of PERE’s leading events, networking focused meetings, latest market insights, and an expansive directory of managers and investors.
PERE Global Passport membership allows decision-makers to build and maintain relationships with engaged investors actively allocating to real estate year-round. Secure capital for your next project by meeting the most influential global network in-person or virtually at our calendar of events.
View the key conversation topics
Download the agenda to see the trends shaping Japanese and Korean investors allocation strategies and markets across the region. These topics will shape the discussions at the PERE Japan Korea Week 2022.
Agenda
Japan Day - Tuesday 13th
Registration and networking
Invitation only: Japan investor exchange (closed door roundtable)
Fund management selection – conducting your due diligence
PEI welcome and opening remarks

Keynote Panel: Post Pandemic real estate strategies
- Assessing asset resilience post pandemic. Which sectors have performed well? Which haven’t?
- Are we seeing paradigm shifts in investing strategies?
- Post pandemic threats, opportunities and mitigating geopolitical risk



Daniel R. Dubrowski
Co-Founder and Head of Capital Formation, Lionstone Investments/Columbia Threadneedle Investments
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Keynote Session: KKR's approach to Asia and Japan real estate
- Asia Pacific real estate strategies in the private market
- Japan private real estate strategies (themes, platforms, etc.)
- Japan public market real estate strategies through KJRM
Networking coffee break
Panel: Japan as the top destination for Asian real estate
- Tokyo office markets – are we seeing a strong rebound?
- Logistics – is pricing in Japan now too high or do they remain attractive assets to buy?
- What is the future of multifamily? Can you gain more scale in the subsector in Japan?
Panel: Investing in new real estate asset classes
- Senior housing – a booming sector in developed markets?
- Data centres as a hybrid infra/real estate investing strategy
- Student housing – making a strong comeback post covid?
- Manufactured housing – a growing niche in alternative real estate sectors

Steven Bass
Senior Director, Portfolio Manager, Alternatives and Strategic Transactions, Nuveen Real Estate
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Networking lunch break
Panel: Working successfully with Japanese gatekeepers
- Understanding the do’s and don’t’s for pitching LPs
- Understanding the role of the gatekeeper in Japan
- Building GP/Gatekeeper relationships
Panel: The rising role of ESG and sustainability in real estate
- How to efficiently track ESG performance in real estate investments
- Seeking sustainability and high returns in the asset class – is it possible?
- Strategies for decarbonizing the portfolio





Networking coffee break
Panel: Investing in real estate debt
- Understanding the post pandemic debt investing landscape
- Which sectors are proving most attractive to lenders? Have we seen a shift?
- Evolution of debt strategies: are we seeing more separate accounts and co-investment appetite?
Panel: Japan’s LPs – how does real estate fit within their private market’s strategy? (Followed by Close of Forum)
- How do LPs currently view Real Estate compared to other alternative asset classes?
- Is appetite increasing post pandemic?
- Risk appetites amongst investors – are higher risk strategies being considered?
Networking cocktails and end of conference
Agenda
Korea Day - Thursday 15th
Registration and networking
Invitation only: Korea investor exchange (closed door roundtable)
How investors are managing overseas assets in a period of volatility
PEI welcome and opening remarks

Keynote panel: The evolution of real estate investing
• Safe-haven markets and sectors for investors in the midst of geopolitical risk
• Catching-up with Western peers on the ESG agenda
• How is investing in real estate evolving and what will it look like in the in the next 5 years?






Panel: Best in the West – allocating capital to Europe and the US
• Investing trends and opportunities in global real estate
• Finding the right risk-return balance in a portfolio
• How is inflation affecting investor sentiment?





Networking coffee break
Investor panel: Partnering with Korean investors
• Investing in funds or direct/co-investing – what structure works best for Korean investors?
• What do institutions expect from its real estate investments pertaining to returns, diversification and liquidity?
• Factors to consider in capital allocation to both domestic and global markets






Networking lunch break
Panel: Global trends in ESG and sustainability
• The importance of ESG and sustainability for both investor and managers
• How to set targets, track performance, benchmark and improve transparency
• The transformation of green buildings and impact of ESG compliance




Seonghun Min
Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Real Estate, University of Suwon
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Presentation: Transitioning to a sustainable world – how to effectively measure ESG performance in real estate

Networking coffee break
Panel: Opportunities in real estate debt
• Insurance companies’ investment strategies in real estate debt
• Assessing opportunities in APAC versus other regions
• How to incorporate ESG initiatives in a debt portfolio?




Inae Hwang
Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department, Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance
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Panel: Working with asset management companies
• What is the trend of capital flows into domestic and global real estate markets?
• How interest rate hikes are influencing real estate investment strategy
• Investing beyond core – top alternative sectors to consider
Networking cocktails and end of conference
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Explore the trends shaping real estate capital flow
Download the agenda to see the trends shaping Japanese and Korean investor allocation strategies and markets across the region. These topics will shape the discussions at the PERE Japan Korea Week 2022.
Pre-Event Resources
Discuss strategies with our speakers in-person

Ken Aoyama
President & CEO, Samurai Capital

Trey Archer
Sales Director – Asia, GRESB

Matilde Attolico
Managing Director, Rockpoint

Sanghwoi Bae
Chief Executive Officer, ESR Kendall Square REIT

Steven Bass
Senior Director, Portfolio Manager, Alternatives and Strategic Transactions, Nuveen Real Estate

Chungha Cha
Board Member, Koramco Real Estate Fund

Byung-kyu Cheon
Chief Investment Officer, DGB Life insurance

Devin Chen
Portfolio Manager, Commercial Real Estate, PIMCO

David Cheong
Managing Director, Real Estate, KKR Asia

Bradford Dockser
Founder and CEO, Green Generation

Daniel R. Dubrowski
Co-Founder and Head of Capital Formation, Lionstone Investments/Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Sean Egan
CEO, Egan-Jones Ratings

Jiroo Eoh
Head of Alternative Investment Department, ABL Life Insurance

Toshiyuki Fujii
General Manager of Investment Business Department, MORI TRUST

Tetsuya Fujita
Country Manager and Managing Director, CBRE Investment Management

Ayaka Fujiwara
Climate Investment Specialist, Green Climate Fund

James Haines
General Manager and Head of Global Real Estate Structured Debt, Aozora Bank

Ryuichi Horie
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, CSR Design Green Investment Advisory

Akihisa Hoshino
Associate General Manager, Alternative Funds Investment Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

Inae Hwang
Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department, Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance

Seung-hwan Hwang
Head of Global Real Estate Investment and Head of Alternative Portfolio Operations, Hanwha Asset Management

Eun-Young Hyun
Head of Real Estate, Midas International Asset Management

Satoshi Ikeda
Chief Sustainable Finance Officer, Financial Services Agency

Sorim Jie
Director, Cushman & Wakefield

Masamu Kakinoki
Principal, KKR Capital Markets Japan

Matthew Kaplan
Managing Director and Team Group Head, Almanac (Neuberger Berman)

Shinji Kawano
General Manager, Head of Alternative Investment, Global Investment Department, Tokio Marine Holdings

Bomjhun Kim
Real Estate Part Lead, Korean Reinsurance Company

Doyle Kim
Managing Director, Hana Securities

Eui-Kyung Kim
Head of Corporate Finance, Tongyang life Insurance

Jinhwan Kim
Senior Investment Manager, Teachers’ Pension, Korea

Kensuke Kudo
Director, KKR

Andy (Hakku) Lee
Executive Vice President, DAOL Asset Management

Kyle (Kyungwon) Lee
Head of Asia Investment Team, National Pension Service

Song Ah Lee
Director, Alternatives Division, Kyobo AXA Investment Managers

Joyce Lo
Director, Private Capital Advisory, Lazard

Bob McClain
Chief Executive Officer, Crow Holdings Capital

Seonghun Min
Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Real Estate, University of Suwon

Atsushi Miura
Managing Director, Real Estate, Blackstone

Jun Muto
Senior Vice President, PIMCO Japan

Hidetoshi Ono
Country Head - Japan, Tsao Family Office

Christie Ou
Senior Reporter, PERE

Kyung Paik
Head of Korea, Shelter Rock Capital Group

Joon Park
Chief Investment Officer / Executive Vice President, Vestas Investment Management

Wan Sun Park
Director, TransPacific Group (Asia)

Michael Regan
Managing Director - Investments, CIM Group

Satoshi Saito
Head of Overseas Property Investment, Tokio Marine Asset Management

Andrew Shin
Head of Investments (Korea), Willis Towers Watson

Eonbin Shin
Partner, ERM

Koji Sugauchi
Director and General Manager, Fund Management Department, Osaka Shoko Shinkin Bank

Ken Sugimoto
Representative Director, Head of Office, Japan, GIC (Japan)

Kiyosei Sugioka
Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments, ORIX Life Insurance

Naoki Suzuki
President and Representative Director, KJR Management

Ayaka Takimoto
Executive Director, Japan Science and Technology Agency

Tang Tang
Executive Director, Head of Capital Markets, Cottonwood Group

Takako Tokinaga
Product Manager/Real Asset Group Fund Research and Development Division, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB)

Katsuyuki Tokushima
Director, Member of the Board and Head of Pension Research and ESG Development, NLI Research Institute

Simon Treacy
Chief Executive Officer, Private Equity Real Estate, Real Assets, CapitaLand Investment

Lennart van Mierlo
Head of Commercial Real Estate Debt, NN Investment Partners

Hideto Yamada
Head of Global Real Estate, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)

Atsunori Yamaura
Director, Russell investments

Hideki Yano
Executive Director, REVOLUTION

Ian Yoo
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Apath Resilience
