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APREA China Conference

25 June 2024 - 26 June 2024

Shanghai, China

The APREA China Conference is a must-attend event that brings together global leaders, industry experts, and investors to explore opportunities in the Chinese real asset market.

With a diverse range of asset classes and a rapidly evolving regulatory framework, China's real assets industry is poised for significant expansion in the years to come.

Attendees can expect insightful discussions on emerging trends, winning strategies, and untapped opportunities in this burgeoning sector. Don't miss the chance to learn and connect with key stakeholders who are shaping the future of China's real assets industry.

All sessions will be conducted in Chinese.

DELEGATE FEES
  APREA Member Non-Member

Delegate Pass

USD 399
(*additional representative)

USD 599

Programme

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Women Leaders in Real Assets Luncheon

The luncheon will gather a diverse group of leaders in APREA, and
offers an opportunity to exchange valuable insights on
empowering women and fostering diversity and inclusivity in the real assets industry.

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Investment Circle

The Investment Circle provides a platform for investors, fund and asset managers, and industry professionals to network and exchange insights on investment trends in China's real assets industry.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
1:00 – 1:10

Welcome Remarks

Speakers

Sigrid Zialcita

CEO
APREA


Lijian Chen

Chairman
APREA China Chapter

1:10 – 1:55

Panel Discussion 1: Long China: Looking Beyond the Short-Term

As the world's second largest economy, China's substantial market size and robust growth potential continue to attract investors globally. This session explores long-term investment opportunities in real assets.

  • Why take a Long China strategy?
  • Which sectors are most attractive to the investors?
  • What are your short-term, middle-term and long-term views on the China real asset market?
Panelists

Hank Hsu

Co-Founder & CEO
Forest Logistics Properties


Li Zhenpeng

Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure and real assets Investment
Taikang Asset Management


Luke Li

Managing Director
ESR China


Wan Shuihang

Managing Director
EBA Investment

Moderator

Ling Sun

Head of Capital Markets, East Asia
JLL

1:55 – 2:40

Panel Discussion 2: Roadmap to REIT Success

The global expansion of REITs markets presents plenty of opportunities, supported by regulatory frameworks and market dynamics. Explore the intricacies of building successful REITs in the Asia Pacific, spanning from regulatory compliance to effective asset management and REITs administration. Gain insights into the key factors driving the success of REITs.

  • What regulatory frameworks and market dynamics are instrumental in shaping the development and management of REITs across diverse international markets?
  • What critical steps are involved in ensuring the success of REITs on a global scale, particularly focusing on development, asset management, and REITs administration?
Panelists

Damon Wang, CFA, FRM

Head of Asia-Pacific, Public Real Estate Securities
Heitman


Pan Wei

Managing Director
CICC Fix Income


Yang Yu

Head of the Company
Managing Director
China Life Capital


Zeng Caixia

COO
Ping An Real Estate

Moderator

Tracey Zhang

Financial Services Leader, Tax
KPMG China

2:40 – 3:00

Afternoon Tea

3:00 – 3:45

Panel Discussion 3: Pre-REIT: Navigating the Path for Future Opportunities

This session will focus on the Pre-REITs investment and asset management in China.

  • Who are the LPs for Pre-REITs?
  • How do you select the underlying assets for the Pre-REITs?
  • How do you cultivate the assets to be listed to REITs?
  • What are the current challenges for the Pre-REITs in China?
Panelists

Chen Xiaobo

Ex-Chairman
Shanghai City Investment


Jiang Zhe

Managing Director, General Manager, Special Assets Investment Cinda Asset Management


Jiang Nan

Executive Director, Investment
Shenzhen Capital Real Estate

Moderator

Sunny Zhang

Secretary in General
IFFRE

3:45 – 4:30

Panel Discussion 4: Unlocking Value: Post-REITs Management

Representatives from various sectors such as rental housing, consuming infrastructure, logistics, industrial parks, and renewable energy REITs will collectively discuss asset investment and screening in the professional asset management after REITs listing. This includes enhancing asset value, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement to increase REITs returns.

  • What are the challenges you face after listing the REITs?
  • How do you increase underlying asset’s value to provide a higher return for investors?
  • Which REITs asset class is best for investment?
Panelists

Fan Guangyin

Deputy Head, Investment
Lingang Group


Mo Yifan

Head of Infrastructure & Real Estate Investment
China Asset Management


Su Rui

Head of Real Assets & REITs
Guotai Junan Asset Management


Wang Hanting

Head of REITs, Real Asset Investment, Head of REITs Operation
Guotai Junan Asset Management

Moderator

Alex Gong

Partner
Baker McKenzie

4:30 – 5:15

Panel Discussion 5: New Horizons: The Transformative Impact of New Quality Productive Forces

This session will delve into the new quality productive forces, including digital assets, real estate technology, artificial intelligence. We willl look into how these innovations are reshaping the dynamics of the real estate and REITs market, propelling it towards unprecedented growth and efficiency.

Panelists

Dr Sihai Cao

Assist Vice President, Marketing Development Department
Towngas Smart Energy


Kitty Cheung

Director, Marketing & ESG, Greater China
Hines


Li Wenjie

Deputy Dean 
Suzhou Industrial Park Urban Development Research Institute


Paul Deng

Chief Representative of China
GRESB

Moderator

Ni Qing

ESG Markets Leader for Mainland & HK, Climate & Sustainability Leader
PwC China

5:15 – 5:20

Closing Remarks

5:20 onwards

Networking Cocktails

Sponsors

ANNUAL PLATINUM SPONSOR

Sponsor Sil

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Sponsor Sil

INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES

Travel Guidelines

  • If you are based outside of China and would like to travel to Shanghai for the APREA China REIT Conference, it is recommended that you check the latest travel advisory issued by the relevant authorities to ensure that you meet the latest travel requirements.
  • You will need to arrange for your own travel application and must comply with China's immigration requirements. Please refer to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in your country for the respective requirements and application.

Accommodations

  • Delegates to the APREA China REIT Conference are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Hotel room accommodation is NOT included in the fee for the delegate pass.
  • Delegates are free to choose their hotels, but we advise that they book their accommodations promptly.

 Cancellation Policy and Other Terms and Conditions

  • Cancellations for conference delegate passes must be made in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. latest by 10 June 2024. APREA reserves the right to refund registration fees at its discretion. Cancellations received after 10 June 2024 will not be refunded.
  • Registrations can be transferred to another eligible member of the same organisation. All transfer of registration should be informed in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 15 June 2024.
  • Cancellation of your conference delegate pass does not constitute cancellation of any hotel rooms. Please be sure to handle both separately.
  • APREA reserves the right to amend the conference programme without notice including any format alteration, the substitution/cancellation of speakers and/or topics and/or event dates.
  • APREA is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration, postponement, or cancellation of the event.