APREA Japan Conference

Programme

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Registration

2:00 PM to 2:05 PM

Welcome Remarks

Speaker

Hideki Yano

Chairman
APREA Japan Chapter
Director, Strategy & Project Department
ES-CON Japan

2:05 PM to 2:25 PM

Keynote Speech by the Guest of Honor

2:25 PM to 2:45 PM

Keynote Presentation: Japan Real Estate Market Outlook

2:45 PM to 3:35 PM

Panel Discussion 1: The Japan Advantage: Investment Opportunities

Japan’s investment landscape is evolving, with infrastructure, data centers, and multi-family housing emerging as high-growth sectors amid demographic and economic shifts. Office assets are adapting to hybrid work, while logistics assets continue to benefit from e-commerce expansion and supply chain realignments. This panel will examine the forces shaping these opportunities, offering insights into market trends, investor strategies, and the long-term potential of Japan’s real estate sectors.

Panelist

Harsh Narang

Executive Director
Rava Partners

3:35 PM to 4:00 PM

Coffee Break

4:00 PM to 4:20 PM

Keynote Presentation/Fireside Chat: Navigating Japan’s Regulatory Landscape

Japan’s regulatory framework shapes investment strategies and market access for domestic and international players. Understanding policy changes and compliance requirements is essential to navigating risks and seizing opportunities. Find out more about key regulations, recent developments, and their impact on investors.

4:20 PM to 5:10 PM

Panel Discussion 2: Building Better Portfolios

Investors are seizing new opportunities by including listed infrastructure funds, private REITs, open-end funds, and other instruments to diversify across inbound and outbound markets. As the secondary market expands and competition for capital intensifies, strategic portfolio allocation is more crucial than ever. This session explores how global diversification can strengthen portfolios and drive long-term growth.

Panelist

Nazmi Camalxaman

Managing Director
Kara Capital 21 Pte Ltd

5:10 PM to 6:00 PM

Panel Discussion 3: Decarbonizing Japan

Japan aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, setting the stage for a major shift in real assets. This panel explores how ESG strategies, sustainable financing, and energy-efficient developments are driving decarbonization. Learn how investors and stakeholders can seize opportunities in Japan’s low-carbon transition.

6:30 PM