APREA x Apex Group Webinar

Digital Assets Meet Real Estate: The Next Frontier for APAC Capital Markets

How tokenised real estate is reshaping access, liquidity, ownership and investment opportunities across Asia Pacific.

Overview

As digital assets move from proof of concept to institutional adoption, real estate is emerging as one of the most compelling use cases for tokenisation across APAC. Recent developments have demonstrated the potential to broaden investor access, enable fractional ownership, streamline operations, and create the foundation for more liquid private markets.

Building on themes explored in APEX’s previous webinar, where industry participants highlighted growing interest in digitally native real-world assets alongside challenges related to liquidity, regulation, custody and market infrastructure, this session will examine how tokenised real estate is progressing from experimentation to implementation.

Industry leaders will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing asset managers, property developers, family offices and institutional investors, with a focus on the practical steps required to achieve scale and the implications for the future of real estate investment and capital formation across the region.

Key Discussion Areas

Why Real Estate, Why Now?
Exploring the market drivers accelerating interest in tokenised real estate.
From Bricks to Blockchain
How tokenisation is reshaping ownership structures, investment access and operational efficiency.
The Liquidity Question
Can tokenisation solve one of real estate's long-standing challenges?
What Still Needs to Be Built?
Examining regulation, custody, infrastructure and market standards required for wider adoption.
What's Next for APAC Capital Markets?
The role of digital assets in the future evolution of real estate investing across the region.

Programme

2:00 PM

Welcome Remarks

2:05 PM

Setting the Context: The Digital Transformation of Real Assets

2:15 PM

Panel Discussion

Akihiro Nakao

President
KDX ST Partners, Inc.

Akihiro Nakao

President
KDX ST Partners, Inc.

Akihiro Nakao joined Kenedix Inc. in 2007 and worked in the Corporate Planning Department focusing on corporate strategy and fundraising activities. In 2011, he participated in the launch of a residential REIT and served as its CFO. In 2015, he established a local entity in Singapore, spearheading business expansion in Asia. Starting in January 2020, as the head of the Digital Securitization Department, he has been a leading figure in the real estate security token market, leading the issuance of Japan's first real estate security token offering in August 2021 and subsequently participating in numerous real estate security token offerings. Since March 2025, he has also served as the Representative Director of KDX ST Partners. Prior to joining Kenedix, he worked in investment banking at SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc., with extensive experience in large-scale capital raising and M&A advisory services. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Hitotsubashi University.

2:45 PM

Audience Q&A

2:55 PM

Closing Remarks

3:00 PM

End of Webinar

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.