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APREA Melbourne Conference

Defensive Real Assets: Managing Macro Volatility and Capital Flows Across Shifting APAC Rate Environments

Join us at the APREA Melbourne Conference, where global leaders connect to explore growth opportunities and the future of the real assets industry.

Invitation-only event

Complimentary for APREA Members and other invited guests. 

Programme

8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration & Light Breakfast
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
Introduction and Welcome Remarks
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
The Regional Investor View

Panelist

Matthew Sgrizzi

Matthew Sgrizzi

Fund Manager
LaSalle Encore+

Panelist

Megan Jones

Megan Jones

Fund Manager
QIC Town Centre Fund

Moderator

Thomas Ryan

Thomas Ryan

Senior Associate, Equity Research
Green Street

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Fireside Chat
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Asset Class & Development Opportunities

Panelist

Goh Wee Ping

Goh Wee Ping

Chief Executive Officer
Wee Hur Capital Pte Ltd

Chief Investment Officer
Wee Hur Holdings Ltd

Panelist

Trent Winduss

Trent Winduss

Head of Australian Investments & Head of Asian Structured Debt Investments
Phoenix Property Investors

Panelist

Viji Yogavaran

Viji Yogavaran

Executive General Manager - Property Funds Management
Australian Unity

Moderator

Paul Adamiak

Paul Adamiak

Executive Vice President, Business Development
CITCO

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Keynote Presentation – AI in Real Estate, What’s Working, What’s Not. The Impact on Occupancy and the Demand for Compute.

Speaker

Bernie Devine

Bernie Devine

Senior Regional Director, Asia Pacific
Yardi

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Allocation Decision

Panelist

Kathryn Howard

Kathryn Howard

Portfolio Manager
VFMC

Moderator

Amélie Delaunay

Amélie Delaunay

Head of APAC Real Estate Economics
Oxford Economics

12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Closing
12:05 PM
Networking Lunch
Global Platinum Sponsor
YARDI
Global Gold Sponsor
CITCO
Global Silver Sponsor
Green Street
Conference Sponsor
LaSalle
Venue Sponsor
Australian Unity Funds Management Limited

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.