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APREA China Conference and China REIT Forum

Should you wish to attend, please contact Cynthia directly at  ziya.yuan@aprea.asia.

Programme

APREA C-REIT FORUM (Invitation Only)

The APREA China REIT Forum is an exclusive, by-invitation-only gathering for investors, REITs, and industry leaders to exchange views on the next phase of China’s REIT market. The event will explore the momentum behind C-REITs and the growing role of private REITs. Expect engaging discussions on where opportunities are emerging and what it will take to scale C-REITs to the next level.


8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM to 9:10 AM
Opening Remarks
9:10 AM to 9:30 AM
Keynote Speech
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Panel 1: Trends in Commercial Real Estate and Commercial REIT
  • How China’s commercial REIT scope is widening
  • Offices and retail demand across core cities
  • Hotels and mixed-use as investable income
  • Asset enhancement plans
  • Liquidity, investor access, and opportunities
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Panel 2: Private REIT: Future Trends and International Practices Sharing
  • Where private REITs fit in China
  • How sponsors build repeatable REIT pipelines
  • Comparing China approaches with other markets
  • Exit pathways: conversions and public listings
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Networking
12:00 PM Onwards
Buffet Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION – Main Conference

Join us at the APREA China Conference as leading investors, developers, and key industry platers gather to discuss the forces reshaping China’s real assets market. From evolving capital flows and emerging business models to the next stage of China’s REIT ecosystem, the conference will explore what is driving the next wave of opportunities and what it will take to stay ahead in APAC’s biggest economy. Expect insightful discussions, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections with leaders shaping the next chapter of China’s real assets industry.


1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Registration
2:00 PM to 2:10 PM
Opening Remarks
2:10 PM to 2:20 PM
Opening Remarks
2:20 PM to 2:40 PM
Keynote Speech
2:40 PM to 3:25 PM
Panel 1: Global & Chinese Capital Flows into China Real Estate: What Has Changed and What‘s Next
  • Shifting cross border investment appetite for China
  • Policy signals shaping investor confidence
  • Institutional capital repositioning across major cities
  • Sovereign wealth and insurance capital strategies
  • What could bring foreign capital back
3:25 PM to 3:50 PM
Tea Break
3:50 PM to 4:35 PM
Panel 2: Emerging Business Models: Data Centers, New Energy (Solar, Wind, Storage) and New Consumer
  • Data center demand driven by AI growth
  • Renewable energy assets attracting institutional capital
  • New retail formats and lifestyle destinations
  • Partnerships between developers and technology firms
4:35 PM to 5:30 PM
Panel 3: Shaping the REITs Ecosystem: Advancing Promotion Strategies and Development Trajectories
  • State policy support for REIT market expansion
  • Building stronger pipelines of REIT eligible assets
  • Aligning REIT growth with urban development strategies
  • Pre-REIT funds and private REIT pathways
  • Future policy directions shaping REIT growth
5:30 PM to 5:35 PM
Closing Remarks
5:35 PM to 9:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Networking
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APREA’s Commitment to Sustainability in Our Events

APREA is committed to making our events more environmentally responsible. We work closely with our event partners, venues, and suppliers to embed sustainability into the way we plan and execute our gatherings across the region. Our goal is to continually reduce our environmental footprint and promote responsible practices across the real assets industry.

Our key sustainability measures in our events include:

  • Sourcing energy-efficient venues with green certifications or demonstrated sustainable operations.
  • Minimizing single-use plastics, including limiting or eliminating plastic water bottles in favor of refill stations or reusable alternatives.
  • Reducing printed materials and handouts.
  • Using recycled or sustainably sourced paper when printing is necessary.
  • Partnering with vendors and caterers who prioritize sustainable sourcing, local produce, and low-waste food practices.
  • Educating attendees on sustainability efforts at the event and encouraging participation in green practices.

Through these steps, we aim to make every APREA event a reflection of our broader commitment to a more responsible and resilient industry.