Accelerating Japanese and Korean investments into infrastructure
The Infrastructure Investor Network Japan Korea Week returns to Seoul and Tokyo this June, bringing together the largest gathering of institutional investors in the region to discuss the opportunities for investing in the asset class.
Hear from Japan and Korea’s leading institutional investors and gatekeepers on their off-shore investment strategies, and gain a better perspective on Japanese and Korean investors investment appetite.
Buy your Infrastructure Investor Network membership today and join us at Japan Korea Week this June.
Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
Hear from our inspirational keynote speakers
Unparalleled networking
Gain access to 3,000+ investors and managers globally. Setup pre-event meetings and continue the conversation after the event with your Infrastructure Investor Network membership.
Hear from industry leaders
Gain valuable insight from Asia’s most experienced and successful infrastructure investment practitioners.
Advance your fundraising
Expand your fundraising horizons by meeting the most active Japanese and Korean institutional investors.
Explore the two forums
12-13 June
Join Korea’s most active infrastructure investment professionals at the Seoul Forum to build your network and advance your fundraising.
15-16 June
Debate the current state of the Japanese infrastructure market with leading Japanese investors to develop new investment strategies at the Tokyo Forum.
What our attendees say about the event
Helge Rau
wpd AG
The Japan and Korea infrastructure conferences are always an excellent opportunity to meet investors and learn about new developments and trends in the infrastr…
Lydia Gaylord
InstarAGF
PEI continues to drive value for the infrastructure investor marketplace in providing a fulfilling virtual experience with insightful content from top industry…
Yusun Chung
Schroders Korea
The PEI infrastructure events were helpful in connecting various parties in the industry.
Adam (Yeon-Jun) Choi
Executive Director, Alternative Investment Division, PineStreet Asset Management
Ryan (Donghyup) Ha
Senior Manager, Infrastructure Investment Division, National Agricultural Cooperative Federation
David (Guhn-Chang) Lee
Head of Alternative Investment Management Dep., Korea Investment & Securities
Jungbin Lee
Executive Director, Head of Infrastructure Investment Division 2, Mirae Asset Global Investments
Hiroshi Matsui
General Manager, Alternative Funds Investments Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
Youngshin Park
Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment, National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives
Catherine Hyeyun Roh
Team head, Cross-border Infrastructure Division, Cross-border Investment Team 2, KB Asset Management
Koji Someno
Head of Real Asset Fund Investment Div., Alternative Investment Department, Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company
Joji Takeuchi
Executive Manager, Private Asset Investments, Strategic Fund Investment Group, Asset Management One
Roland Thompson
Executive Officer and Head of Business Improvement / General Affairs, Green Power Investment
Better connections with the Infrastructure Investor Network
The Infrastructure Investor Network is a year-round programme of networking and content that connects the world’s most influential investors, fund managers, developers, and strategic partners. Members can connect with more than 3,000 investors and managers throughout the year, setup pre-meetings with those attending Japan Korea Week, meet in-person on the day, or pick up a conversation after the event.
Buy your Infrastructure Investor Network membership today and book your place at the Japan Korea Week to secure capital, stay connected, and make smarter investment decisions.
Accelerate your fundraising
Find investors who match your investment strategies and set up meetings ahead of the event on our membership platform.
Expand your investor network in Asia
Showcase your profile ahead of the event and use our membership team to connect with the right decision makers.
Better connections
Access unique, critical insight exclusive to members throughout the year along with preferential rates to attend any event within the Infrastructure Investor portfolio.
Secure your next investor
Japan Korea Week attendees shape the industry
Your 12-month Network Membership provides you access to Japan Korea Week and much more than ever before, with enhanced networking experience before, during and after the event. You will have access to an online platform connecting you with a network of 2,200+ infrastructure’s most influential globally.
Stay connected with the global network
Helge Rau
wpd AG
The Japan and Korea infrastructure conferences are always an excellent opportunity to meet investors and learn about new developments and trends in the infrastr…
Lydia Gaylord
InstarAGF
PEI continues to drive value for the infrastructure investor marketplace in providing a fulfilling virtual experience with insightful content from top industry…
Yusun Chung
Schroders Korea
The PEI infrastructure events were helpful in connecting various parties in the industry.
Japan Korea Week attendees get more
The Infrastructure Investor Network membership provides you a wealth of membership benefits, including preferential rate for members-only infrastructure events around the world, monthly webinars and other in-person networking opportunities throughout the year.
Pre-Event Resources
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2023 Agenda
For more information on speaking at the Japan Korea Week, please contact Andrew Wolff
E: andrew.w@peimedia.com
Agenda
Infrastructure Investor Seoul Forum - Day 1 (All times in KST) - Monday 12th
Registration and Networking
Welcome and Opening remarks
Panel: Diversifying Infrastructure Investing Strategies [English]
- Decarbonisation and digitalization – will these two strategies continue to dominate?
- How can investors best diversify risk/return through specialisation?
- Investment opportunities in the new definition of Infrastructure: hydrogen supply chain, energy efficiency, battery. Where does one draw the line with PE? Should infrastructure be redefined?
Panel: The investing opportunity beyond core markets [English]
- Which non-core and mid-market sectors are experiencing strong growth? What are underlying these trends?
- What is the impact of valuations in selecting non-core strategies, such as value add and co-investments?
- Operational capabilities and volatility protection – how can managers differentiate themselves across the value chain?
Coffee Break
Panel: Effectively working with Korean AMCs [Korean]
- Understanding the role of the Asset Management firm in Korea
- How do Asset Managers view the global infrastructure market and where do they see the best investment opportunities?
- How can international GPs effectively work with Korean AMCs?
Catherine Hyeyun Roh
Team head, Cross-border Infrastructure Division, Cross-border Investment Team 2, KB Asset Management
Read bioJungbin Lee
Executive Director, Head of Infrastructure Investment Division 2, Mirae Asset Global Investments
Read bioAdam (Yeon-Jun) Choi
Executive Director, Alternative Investment Division, PineStreet Asset Management
Read bioWelcome Cocktail Reception
Agenda
Infrastructure Investor Seoul Forum - Day 2 (All times in KST) - Tuesday 13th
Registration and Networking
Opening Remarks and Keynote Presentation [English]
Keynote Panel: Investing in Infrastructure as a recession proof strategy [English]
- Given rising interest rates and economic uncertainty how will investor returns likely evolve?
- What will infrastructure investors need to do differently to protect the strengths of this asset class?
- In an increasingly competitive market for assets, how do funds keep their competitive advantage and access the best deals?
Break
Panel: The evolution of energy transition investing strategies [English]
- How has the energy security crisis impacted on investment strategies and returns in the sector?
- Looking beyond conventional renewable assets – which areas hold the most exciting investing opportunities?
- Energy Transition as an ESG strategy
Presentation
Lunch and Networking
Panel: Investing in Infrastructure Debt [English]
- How have debt funds performed in the current inflationary environment?
- Does infra debt have a comparative advantage to equity in light of the current global economic and political volatility?
- How best to configure ESG into infra debt investing – what are the challenges with the current changing regulations?
Presentation
Panel: LPs views on the market [Korean]
- Are Korean LPs increasing their allocations in the asset class? How do they view infrastructure vs other private market asset classes?
- How have rising interest rates and the energy crisis impacted on LPs strategies?
- Considerations on FX premium and hedge practice in Korea
Youngshin Park
Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment, National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives
Read bioRyan (Donghyup) Ha
Senior Manager, Infrastructure Investment Division, National Agricultural Cooperative Federation
Read bioDavid (Guhn-Chang) Lee
Head of Alternative Investment Management Dep., Korea Investment & Securities
Read bioCocktail Reception
Agenda
Infrastructure Investor Tokyo Forum - Day 1 (All times in JST) - Thursday 15th
Korean and Japanese LP breakfast briefing
Registration and networking
PEI Opening remarks & Keynote Presentation [Japanese]
Masatoshi Akimoto
Member of the House of Representatives, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Read bioKeynote Panel: Infrastructure’s role in uncertain economic times [English]
- Given rising interest rates and economic uncertainty how will investor returns likely evolve?
- What will infrastructure investors need to do differently to protect the strengths of this asset class?
- In an increasingly competitive market for assets, how do funds keep their competitive advantage and access the best deals?
Break
Panel: The evolution of energy transition strategies [English]
- How has the energy security crisis impacted on investment strategies and returns in the sector?
- Looking beyond conventional renewable assets – which areas hold the most exciting investing opportunities?
- Energy Transition as an ESG strategy
Presentation
Lunch and Networking
Panel: Diversification in the investment portfolio [English]
- Decarbonisation and digitalization – will these two strategies continue to dominate?
- How can investors best diversify risk/return through specialisation?
- Investment opportunities in the new definition of Infrastructure: hydrogen supply chain, energy efficiency, battery. Where does one draw the line with PE? Should infrastructure be redefined?
Panel: The role of infrastructure debt in the portfolio [English]
- How have debt funds performed in the current inflationary environment?
- Does infra debt have a comparative advantage to equity in light of the current global economic and political volatility?
- How best to configure ESG into infra debt investing – what are the challenges with the current changing regulations?
- Understanding the Japan infrastructure debt and financing landscape – how does is compare with other OECD markets?
Break
Panel: Investing in the infrastructure of the future, the role of technology in the asset class [English]
- What is infrastructure of the future and how do we define it?
- Is infratech an infrastructure play or is it best to play in the PE space or debt?
- How do we assess risk/return when taking on technology risk?
Panel: Understanding Japanese LPs appetite for the asset class [Japanese]
- How do LPs view infrastructure in comparison to other private market asset classes? Still at the head of the pack?
- How have rising interest rates and the energy crisis impacted on LPs strategies?
- Core/Core plus & Open/Close funds – which strategies are currently seen as preferential?
Koji Someno
Head of Real Asset Fund Investment Div., Alternative Investment Department, Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company
Read bioKeisuke Okano
Senior Director, Head of Investment, Private Assets, ORIX Life Insurance Corporation
Read bioTakeshi Ito
Senior Investment Officer & Chief Operation Officer, AISIN Employees' Pension Fund
Read bioClosing Day 1 Keynote
Cocktail Reception
Agenda
Infrastructure Investor Tokyo Forum - Day 2 (All times in JST) - Friday 16th
Registration and networking
PEI Opening remarks and Keynote Presentation
Keynote Panel: International Investors’ take on Japan’s investment opportunity
- How do international GPs and investors evaluate the opportunities for investing in Japan. How much has the weakened yen catalysed interest?
- Does offshore wind and solar remain the principal interest? How easy is it to access renewable deals for foreign entities?
- Building good partnerships with investment companies in Japan. Success case studies
Break
Panel: The next frontier of infrastructure investing in Japan [Japanese]
- The hydrogen investing opportunity in Japan – understanding the current FIT framework.
- What can the government do encourage more private capital into emerging sectors?
- Digitalisation and datacentres – are these markets in danger of becoming overheated in Japan?
Panel: Working with Japanese gatekeepers [Japanese]
- How have current macro-economic headwinds affected fund selection? A priority still for core?
- How do gatekeepers view ESG and sustainability themes when selecting a GP?
- The blurring definition of infrastructure – is this a concern for gatekeepers?
Lunch and Networking (followed by Close of Conference)
Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
Complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.
Previous institutional investors that have attended include:
Network with Japan & Korea's most active investors
Institutional Investors at Japan Korea Week 2023
The forum is the largest meeting place for institutional and private investors, and other members of the infrastructure community in Asia.
Check out the benefits of joining the conference and who among your peers you will be joining. Apply for a complimentary pass for your or your team today.
What to expect?
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.
Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.
Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities in sectors including emerging markets, energy transition, infrastructure debt and more.
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with infrastructure’s biggest fund and asset managers in the market.
What to expect on the event day
300+
Attendees
75+
Speakers
100+
Institutional Investors
5+
Networking hours
Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.