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APREA China Virtual Conference 2022

The APREA China Virtual Conference will zoom in on new developments, emerging opportunities, and important updates about China REITs (C-REITs), which have been a fast-growing preferred investment asset class in the region.

With C-REITs geared for a new era of growth, the 2-day online event convenes industry leaders and key stakeholders to discuss the latest and hottest market opportunities, the practical and regulatory aspects that must be considered, and how the momentum of C-REITs can be sustained.

Our speakers and panellists will share their valuable insights and perspectives to help attendees navigate the C-REITs market, with its wealth of possibilities and the potential of becoming the world's largest REIT market.

Sessions will be in Putonghua and English. Simultaneous interpretation from Putonghua to English will be available.

REGISTRATION

APREA members are invited to attend the virtual conference free of charge. For non-members, there is a cost of RMB 99 per registration to view the livestream.

Please fill up this Zoom registration link using your valid company email address. Kindly allow some time for us to verify and approve your registration details.

Programme

Day 1
26 May 2022

2:00pm – 2:05pm
Welcome Address (English)

Speaker

Sigrid Zialcita

Sigrid Zialcita

CEO
APREA

2:05pm – 2:20pm
Keynote Speech 1: The Rise of China Infrastructure REITs in Asia (Putonghua)

Speaker

Chris Yang

Chris Yang

Director, Valuation and Advisory Services Head of REITs Practice Group
Cushman & Wakefield

2:20pm – 2:35pm
Keynote Speech 2: Analysis on the Regime & Regulation of China REIT (Putonghua)

Speaker

Wei Yidong

Wei Yidong

Partner
Zhonglun Law Firm

2:35pm – 2:50pm
Keynote Speech 3: How do REITs help develop Rental Housing Sector (Putonghua)

Speaker

Professor Zhang Zheng

Professor Zhang Zheng

Associate Dean, Professor of Finance at the Guanghua School of Management
Peking University

2:50pm – 3:35pm
Panel Discussion 1: A New Era of China Infrastructure REITs (Putonghua)

Panelist

Kong Lingyi

Kong Lingyi

Managing Director and CIO
SCGC Realty Capital

Panelist

Andy Yang

Andy Yang

SVP, Head of Capital Operation
GLP China

Panelist

Song Xin

Song Xin

Assistant General Manager
AVIC Fund Management

General Manager
Real Estate Investment Department

Moderator

Hou Fenghui

Hou Fenghui

Head, REITs Department
China Post Securities

3:35pm – 3:50pm
Keynote Speech 4: Tax updates on China REITs (Putonghua)

Speaker

Oliver Kang

Oliver Kang

China North Financial Service Tax Lead Partner
PwC China

3:50pm – 4:35pm
Panel Discussion 2: From Pre-REITs to C-REITs IPO

Panelist

David Chen

David Chen

Chairman
APREA China Chapter

Chairman and CEO
F.O.G Capital & Asset Management

Panelist

Yang Bin

Yang Bin

General Manager
Shanghai Baisheng Valuation

Panelist

Liu Xianming

Liu Xianming

General Manager Real Assets Investment
UBS SDIC

Moderator

Sunny Zhang Ping

Sunny Zhang Ping

Expert
China Beijing Equity Exchange

4:35pm – 4:40pm
Closing Remarks (English)

Speaker

Sigrid Zialcita

Sigrid Zialcita

CEO
APREA

Day 2
27 May 2022

2:00pm – 2:05pm
Welcome Address (English)

Speaker

Sigrid Zialcita

Sigrid Zialcita

CEO
APREA

2:05pm – 2:35pm
CEO Interview: Building the largest REIT in the Asia Pacific (English)

Speaker

George Hongchoy

George Hongchoy

Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
Link Asset Management Limited

Speaker

Jeffrey Shen

Jeffrey Shen

Executive Director, Co-founder, and Co-CEO
ESR

Moderator

Tammy Tang

Tammy Tang

Managing Director
Colliers China

2:35pm – 2:50pm
Keynote Speech 5: The Latest Trends of International REIT Markets (English)

Speaker

Steven A. Wechsler

Steven A. Wechsler

President & CEO
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust (NAREIT)

Speaker

Dominique Moerenhout

Dominique Moerenhout

CEO
European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA)

Speaker

Nobuhiro Naito

Nobuhiro Naito

Executive Managing Director
ARES (The Association for Real Estate Securitization)

2:50pm – 3:40pm
Panel Discussion 3: The Investment & Diversification of REITs (Putonghua)

Panelist

Damon Wang, CFA, FRM

Damon Wang, CFA, FRM

Head of Asia-Pacific, Public Real Estate Securities
Heitman

Panelist

Qu Xiangru

Qu Xiangru

Vice President, Real Assets Investment
China Life Investment Company Limited

Panelist

Yu-Ting Kong

Yu-Ting Kong

Associate Director - Equity Analyst
AEW Asia Pte Ltd

Moderator

Thomas Zhu Qingheng

Thomas Zhu Qingheng

QDII Fund Manager International Business Department
Penghua Fund

3:40pm – 4:25pm
Panel Discussion 4: Offshore Listing of REITs (English)

Panelist

Christina Bao

Christina Bao

Co-Head of Sales & Marketing
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX)

Panelist

Hubert Chak

Hubert Chak

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
SF REIT Asset Management

Panelist

Edmund Ho

Edmund Ho

Regional Head of Commercial Real Estate, Greater China & North Asia
Standard Chartered Bank

Moderator

Jeremy Ong

Jeremy Ong

Partner
Baker McKenzie

4:25pm – 4:30pm
Closing Remarks

Speaker

Dr. Lijian Chen

Dr. Lijian Chen

Board Member, APREA

Past Chairman, APREA China Chapter

CEO, COS Capital International Co. Ltd.

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.