Connecting local capital to global real estate

 

The PERE Network Japan Korea Week connects you with the biggest institutional investors in Japan and Korea.

Join us in Tokyo and Seoul in June 2025 to understand which real estate markets in Asia and abroad are attractive to investors and the criteria they are adopting to allocate their capital.

Become a PERE Network member and join us at the Japan Korea Week to expand your network and advance your fundraising, gaining access to the most influential network of active Japanese and Korean investors.

The largest gathering of Japanese and Korean institutional investors ever, including:

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Whitepaper: A growing wave of capital: Japanese & South Korean institutional investor appetite for global real estate

Access our latest comprehensive report which dives into the profound impact that Japanese and South Korean investment has had on the global real estate landscape over the past decade. Gain insights into the growing wave of capital arising from the region so you can strengthen your strategic position.

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Two Forums, Unlimited Networking Opportunities

3 June 2025

Meet with Korean institutional investors

5 June 2025

Meet with Japanese institutional investors

Why PERE Japan Korea Week?

Boost your fundraising

Discover Japanese & Korean investor needs and align your investment strategies with their allocation appetite.

Gain strategic insight

Understand how to strategically position your portfolio to appeal to Japanese & Korean investors, learn from peers how to tailor to pitch to regional investors.

Better connections 

Set up pre-event meetings and continue the conversation after the Japan Korea Week with your membership to PERE Network. Gain access to 1,400+ investors and managers globally, regular monthly insights and online meetings with fellow industry leaders.

Thought leadership, branding and networking opportunities

Be part of thought-provoking discussions with leading institutional investors, fund and asset managers, developers, advisers, and strategic partners. Sponsorship gives you:

  • VIP access
  • Thought-leadership opportunities
  • High-profile branding
  • And much more …

For exclusive sponsorship packages, contact Charlotte Hung, our Global Business Development Manager of Real Estate at charlotte.h@pei.group

Thought leadership, branding and networking opportunities

Be part of thought-provoking discussions with leading institutional investors, fund and asset managers, developers, advisers, and strategic partners. Sponsorship gives you:

  • VIP access
  • Thought-leadership opportunities
  • High-profile branding
  • And much more …

For exclusive sponsorship packages, contact Nick Hayes, our Global Business Development Director of Real Estate at nick.h@pei.group

2022 speaking faculty included

Interested in speaking at PERE Japan Korea Week 2023? Please contact Rida Shaikh today.

Ken Aoyama, Samurai Capital

Ken Aoyama

President & CEO, Samurai Capital

Trey Archer

Director, Business Development, Asia, GRESB

Matilde Attolico

Managing Director, Rockpoint

Sanghwoi Bae

Chief Executive Officer, ESR Kendall Square REIT

Steven Bass AR Capital Advisors

Steven Bass

Senior Director, Portfolio Manager, Alternatives and Strategic Transactions, Nuveen Real Estate

Chungha Cha

Board Member, Koramco Real Estate Fund

Devin Chen

Portfolio Manager, Commercial Real Estate, PIMCO

Byung-kyu Cheon

Chief Investment Officer, DGB Life insurance

David Cheong, KKR Asia

David Cheong

Managing Director, Real Estate, KKR Asia

Brad Dockser, Green Generation

Bradford Dockser

Founder and CEO, Green Generation

Daniel R. Dubrowski

Co-Founder and Head of Capital Formation, Lionstone Investments/Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Sean Egan

CEO, Egan-Jones Ratings

Jiroo Eoh, ABL Life Insurance

Jiroo Eoh

Department Head of Alternative Investment, ABL Life Insurance

Toshiyuki Fujii

General Manager of Investment Business Department, MORI TRUST

Tetsuya Fujita

Tetsuya Fujita

Country Manager and Managing Director, CBRE Investment Management

Ayaka Fujiwara

Climate Investment Specialist, Green Climate Fund

James Haines

James Haines

General Manager and Head of Global Real Estate Structured Debt, Aozora Bank

Ryuichi Horie

Co-founder and CEO, CSR Design Green Investment Advisory

Akihisa Hoshino

Akihisa Hoshino

Associate General Manager, Alternative Funds Investment Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

Inae Hwang

Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department, Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance

Seung-hwan Hwang

Head of Global Real Estate Investment and Head of Alternative Portfolio Operations, Hanwha Asset Management

Eun-Young Hyun

Head of Real Estate, Midas International Asset Management

Satoshi Ikeda

Chief Sustainable Finance Officer and Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, Financial Services Agency, Government of Japan

Sorim Jie

Director, Cushman & Wakefield

Masamu Kakinoki

Principal, KKR Capital Markets Japan

Matthew Kaplan

Managing Director and Team Group Head, Almanac (Neuberger Berman)

Shinji Kawano, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance

Shinji Kawano

Head of Global Investment Department, Tokio Marine Holdings

Bomjhun Kim

Real Estate Part Lead, Korean Reinsurance Company

Doyle Kim

Managing Director, Hana Securities

Eui-Kyung Kim

Head of Corporate Finance, Tongyang life Insurance

Jinhwan Kim

Senior Investment Manager, Teachers’ Pension, Korea

Kensuke Kudo

Director, KKR

Andy (Hakku) Lee

Executive Vice President, DAOL Asset Management

Kyle (Kyungwon) Lee

Head of Asia Investment Team, National Pension Service

Joyce Lo, Lazard Asia

Joyce Lo

Director, Private Capital Advisory, Real Assets Specialist, Lazard

Bob McClain

Chief Executive Officer, Crow Holdings Capital

Seonghun Min

Professor, The Department of Urban Planning and Real Estate, The University of Suwon (Investment Committee Member, NPS, GEPS and HUF)

Atsushi Miura Blackstone

Atsushi Miura

Managing Director, Real Estate, Blackstone

Jun Muto

Senior Vice President, PIMCO Japan

Hidetoshi Ono

Country Head - Japan, Tsao Family Office

Christie Ou

Christie Ou

Senior Reporter, PERE

Kyung Paik

Head of Korea, Shelter Rock Capital Group

Joon Park

Chief Investment Officer / Executive Vice President, Vestas Investment Management

Wan Sun Park

Director, TransPacific Group (Asia)

Won Joon Park

Chief Executive Officer, DS Networks Asset Management Company

Michael Regan

Managing Director - Investments, CIM Group

Satoshi Saito Tokio

Satoshi Saito

Head of Overseas Property Investment, Tokio Marine Asset Management

Andrew Shin

Head of Investments (Korea), Willis Towers Watson

Eonbin Shin

Partner, ERM

Koji Sugauchi

Director and General Manager, Fund Management Department, Osaka Shoko Shinkin Bank

Ken Sugimoto GIC (Japan)

Ken Sugimoto

Representative Director, Head of Office, Japan, GIC (Japan)

Kiyosei Sugioka

Kiyosei Sugioka

Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments, ORIX Life Insurance

Naoki Suzuki

President and Representative Director, KJR Management

Ayaka Takimoto, Japan Science and Technology Agency

Ayaka Takimoto

Executive Director, Japan Science and Technology Agency

Tang Tang

Executive Director, Head of Capital Markets, Cottonwood Group

Takako Tokinaga

Portfolio Manager, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB)

Katsuyuki Tokushima

Director, Member of the Board and Head of Pension Research and ESG Development, NLI Research Institute

Simon Treacy, CapitaLand Investment

Simon Treacy

Chief Executive Officer, Private Equity Real Estate, Real Assets, CapitaLand Investment

Lennart van Mierlo

Head of Commercial Real Estate Debt, NN Investment Partners

Hideto Yamada, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)

Hideto Yamada

Head of Global Real Estate, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)

Atsunori Yamaura, Russell investments

Atsunori Yamaura

 Director, Russell investments

Hideki Yano

Director, Strategy & Project Department, ES-CON JAPAN Ltd

Ian Yoo

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Apath Resilience

Yuwon Yoon

Vice President, Samsung Securities

Thought leadership, branding and networking opportunities

Be part of thought-provoking discussions with leading institutional investors, investment, fund and asset managers, developers, advisers, and strategic partners.

Sponsorship offers you:

  • Thought-leader speaking opportunities
  • VIP access for you and your team
  • High-profile branding before, during and after the Forum
  • And much more …

For exclusive sponsorship packages for 2025, contact Charlotte Hung, our Global Business Development Manager of Real Estate at charlotte.h@pei.group

Japan Korea Week attendees get more

By attending PERE Japan Korea Week you will join real estate’s most influential global community, PERE Network. Membership will give you access to:

  • PERE Connect – our new tailored networking service
  • Content and insights to drive better decisions
  • Access to the investor directory
  • And much more …

Talk to our team to find out how the Forums and the PERE Network membership can help grow your firm.

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Join our events globally to gain access to in-depth content, insights, and in-person networking opportunities with institutional investors. Contact our team to learn more.

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Value that extends beyond the event

PERE Japan Korea Week attendees access unparalleled advantages that extend far beyond the scope of the event day. With the PERE Network membership, forum attendees expand their network, build lasting relationships and discover opportunities year-round through a personalized service plan that fits their needs.

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

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 PERE Network portfolio.

The Network’s dedicated membership team will ensure your experience at the Japan Korea Week is first class with personalized introductions and timely roundtable discussions.


Connect with top LPs, build lasting relationships and discuss opportunities that will help take your firm to the next level with the PERE Network.


Unlock your fundraising potential at the forum and beyond with the PERE Network.

 


Unlock your firm’s potential at the Forum and beyond when you join the PERE Network.

 

 

 

 

Better connections with the PERE Network

Purchase 12 month membership to attend the Japan Korea Week, and enjoy exclusive access to:

  • Our network directory of 1,400+ leading investors and fund managers for you to connect with
  • Preferential rates to attend other PERE events in UK, America, and Singapore
  • Invite-only peer groups, monthly webinars and knowledge hubs for deeper insights

Our network makes decisions that shape markets

We are a professional membership offering exclusive access to investors, a wide range of resources, thought leadership and more. The Network provides members with essential information on market trends, compliance topics, regulatory insights, useful tools, online and in-person events and a comprehensive resource library. Members have access to behind-the-scenes, closed-door conversations among a community of peers who share their knowledge and expertise within our trusted Network.

2024 agenda

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2024 investor attendee list

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2024 brochure

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Whitepaper: A growing wave of capital: Japanese & South Korean institutional investor appetite for global real estate

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Institutional Investors at PERE Japan Korea Week 2025

Join us at the Japan Korea Week, where you’ll connect with over 450 institutional investors and fund managers from around the globe.

This is your chance to discover the latest investment opportunities in private real estate and gain invaluable insights into how your peers are tackling the industry’s biggest challenges. Limited complimentary passes available for qualified institutional investors!

Don’t miss out! Apply for a pass today, and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your spot.

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Benefits for attending investors include:

Investor Breakfast Briefing

This off-the-record session for investors will present insights into the behaviours of the world’s biggest real estate investors.

PERE Investor Council

Engage in open discussions about global portfolio construction with your investor peers. Explore how market headwinds are affecting real estate portfolios and discover exciting opportunities for investors.

Investor-led panels

Gain actionable insights from thought leaders in private real estate on navigating market volatility, identifying high-growth sectors, and building resilient portfolios in today’s dynamic landscape.

Network with your peers

Connect with other institutional investors to understand their strategies and allocation approach to real estate. Discover co-investing opportunities.

Connect with your investor peers

Join discussion on what your peers are doing so you can sharpen your investment strategies. Our growing list of investors include:

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A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the PERE Network’s 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.

Apply for Seoul Forum

Apply for Tokyo Forum

View the key conversation topics

Download the agenda to see the trends shaping Japanese and Korean investors allocation strategies and markets across the region.

Have a topic that you would like to discuss on the agenda? Contact Rida Shaikh today.

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Day 1 Day 2
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Agenda

PERE Seoul Forum - main day - Tuesday 19th

All times in KST/ UTC+9 (Simultaneous translation between Korean and English provided)
07:25 - 09:00

Registration and coffee

07:30 - 09:00

Investor breakfast briefing (invitation only)

A closed-door breakfast briefing for institutional investors. By invitation only.

09:00 - 09:10

PERE welcome and opening remarks

09:10 - 09:20

Keynote speech

09:20 - 09:35

Presentation – The PERE analysis of global private real estate fundraising trends

09:35 - 10:15

Keynote panel: The to-do list for the next five years

  • What are the top trends to look out for in global real estate and how you can refine your investment strategy
  • Prepare for the challenges ahead by understanding risks in private real estate; protect your portfolio from imminent threats of economic recession and bankruptcies in banking
  • How you can make “smarter” investments; a deep dive into the strengthening relationship between tech and property
10:15 - 10:55

Panel: Looking towards the West

  • What are the hottest real estate investment destinations outside of Asia? A deep dive into market performance and a sector-by-sector analysis of return on investment
  • How Korean investors should be structuring their investments in the next deal they make with a global fund manager
  • Working together in harmony; what are the differences in practices and culture, and how new funds in the market can adapt their pitch to suit Korean investors?
10:55 - 11:30

Networking coffee break

11:30 - 11:45

Keynote interview- How the Korean real estate market will be reformed

  • Looking inward at the domestic real estate market
  • What’s needed to turn Korea into an attractive investment hub for domestic and overseas investors?
  • Which sectors are being developed and supported by government incentives?
11:45 - 12:25

Investor Panel: Understanding Korean insurance companies and their appetite for real estate

  • How will the scale of commitments to real estate funds change in the coming years?
  • What are the most pressing concerns for Korean insurers making allocation decisions?
  • How can fund managers better cater to Korean insurers?
12:25 - 12:40

Case Study: Where are the women in Korean real estate?

  • A deep dive into the demographics of Korean institutional investors, real estate funds and portfolio
  • How do you rebuild a culture that encourages women’s participation in the industry?
  • How do you effectively recruit and promote women to senior positions in real estate?
12:40 - 14:00

Networking lunch break

14:00 - 14:40

Investor Panel: What are Korean pension funds looking for in the year of 2024?

  • To allocate or over-allocated? Are Korean pension funds looking to make new commitments?
  • What are the unique needs of pension funds and how fund managers can accommodate them i.e. diversification, liquidity, etc.
  • What’s the preferred method for Korean pension funds to access the asset class: co-investments or direct?
14:40 - 15:20

Panel: Seek no further than Asia-Pacific

  • Locate the fastest growing cities and sectors within Asia
  • Investigate the risk/ return profiles of different regions
  • What’s the beginner’s way into a fast-growing Asia-focused portfolio?
15:20 - 15:45

Networking coffee break

15:45 - 16:25

Investor Panel: The pursuit of net-zero and its effect on valuations

  • How do you manoeuvre your firm and its investments to net-zero emissions?
  • To what extent did choosing a net-zero fund raise the asset’s value?
  • What advice do you have for asset owners and managers who are just starting out on their net-zero journeys?
16:25 - 16:55

Interactive Think Tanks: What is new and exciting in 2024 and beyond

Be part of a curated, interactive group discussion; brainstorm for exciting trends and converse about little-known niches while cocktails are served.

16:55 - 18:00

Closing remarks (followed by Networking Cocktails)

Agenda

PERE Tokyo Forum - Thursday 21st

All times in JST/ UTC+9 (Simultaneous translation between Japanese and English provided)
07:25 - 09:00

Registration and coffee

07:30 - 09:00

Investor breakfast briefing (invitation only)

A closed-door breakfast briefing for institutional investors. By invitation only.

09:00 - 09:10

PERE welcome and opening remarks

09:10 - 09:20

Keynote speech

09:20 - 09:35

Presentation – The PERE analysis of global private real estate fundraising trends

09:35 - 10:15

Keynote panel: Industry leaders predict trends for next 5 years

  • What are the top trends to look out for in global real estate and how you can refine your investment strategy
  • Prepare for the challenges ahead by understanding risks in private real estate; protect your portfolio from imminent threats of economic recession and bankruptcies in banking
  • How you can make “smarter” investments; a deep dive into the strengthening relationship between tech and property

 

10:15 - 10:55

Panel: Looking towards the West

  • What are the hottest real estate investment destinations outside of Asia? A deep dive into market performance and a sector-by-sector analysis of return on investment
  • How Japanese investors should be structuring their investments in the next deal they make with a global fund manager
  • Working together in harmony; what are the differences in practices and culture, and how new funds in the market can adapt their pitch to suit Japanese investors?
10:55 - 11:30

Networking coffee break

11:30 - 11:45

Keynote Interview- What reforms the Japanese real estate market needs

  • Looking inward at the domestic real estate market
  • What’s needed to turn Japan into a top-tier investment hub for domestic and overseas investors?
  • Which sectors are being developed and supported by government incentives?
11:45 - 12:25

Investor Panel: Understanding Japanese investors and their appetite for real estate

  • How will the scale of commitments to real estate funds change in the coming years?
  • What are the most pressing concerns for Japanese investors making allocation decisions?
  • How can fund managers better cater to local asset owners?
12:25 - 12:40

Case Study: Where are the women in Japanese real estate?

  • A deep dive into the demographics of Japanese institutional investors, real estate funds and portfolio
  • How do you rebuild a culture that encourages women’s participation in the industry?
  • How do you effectively recruit and promote women to senior positions in real estate?
12:40 - 14:00

Networking lunch break

14:00 - 14:40

Investor Panel: What are Japanese pension funds looking for in the year of 2024?

  • To allocate or over-allocated? Are Japanese pension funds looking to make new commitments?
  • What are the unique needs of pension funds and how fund managers can accommodate them i.e. diversification, liquidity, etc.
  • What’s the preferred method for Japanese pension funds to access the asset class: co-investments or direct?
14:40 - 15:20

Panel: Seek no further than Asia-Pacific

  • Locate the fastest growing cities and sectors within Asia
  • Investigate the risk/ return profiles of different regions
  • What’s the beginner’s way into a fast-growing Asia-focused portfolio?
15:20 - 15:45

Networking coffee break

15:45 - 16:25

Investor Panel: The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance of Japanese insurers

  • Hear from Japanese members of the UN-convened alliance on to decarbonise your portfolio
  • What is the relationship between a fund’s carbon emissions and its performance or valuation?
  • What advice can you give to other asset owners and managers who are just starting out on their net-zero journeys?
16:25 - 16:55

Interactive Think Tanks: What is new and exciting in 2024 and beyond

Be part of a curated, interactive group discussion; brainstorm for exciting trends and converse about little-known niches while enjoying cocktails from our open bar.

16:55 - 18:00

Closing remarks (followed by Networking Cocktails)

Our leading advisory board in 2023

Interested in speaking at PERE Japan Korea Week 2023? Please contact Rida Shaikh today.

Susung Choi

Team Leader, Real Estate Finance Team, Shinhan Life

Jiroo Eoh, ABL Life Insurance

Jiroo Eoh

Department Head of Alternative Investment, ABL Life Insurance

Jayme Younghee Han

Managing Director and Head of Asia ex-Japan, Pretium Partners

Ryuichi Horie

Co-founder and CEO, CSR Design Green Investment Advisory

Akihisa Hoshino

Akihisa Hoshino

Associate General Manager, Alternative Funds Investment Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

Inae Hwang

Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department, Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance

Atsuko Iino

Head of Alternative Investment, Asset Management Department, National Pension Fund Association

Harumi Kadono

Head of Fund Management Department and Managing Director, IDERA Capital Management

Shinji Kawano, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance

Shinji Kawano

Head of Global Investment Department, Tokio Marine Holdings

Rok Kim

Senior Manager, Real Estate Investment Team, The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union

Steven Joongho Kwon

Head of Global Investment Division, Samsung SRA

Song Ah Lee

Director, Alternatives Division, Kyobo AXA Investment Managers

Taro Ogai

Managing Director and Head of International Investments, WTW

Hidetoshi Ono

Country Head - Japan, Tsao Family Office

Jun Park

Team Leader of Real Asset Investment Department, Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance

Wan Sun Park

Director, TransPacific Group (Asia)

Ayaka Takimoto, Japan Science and Technology Agency

Ayaka Takimoto

Executive Director, Japan Science and Technology Agency

Kazunari Yaguchi

Senior Executive Officer and Head of Real Estate Investment Department, Japan Post Bank

Get ready to connect with the most influential players in real estate

Access to the Japan Korea Week

Access to Seoul Forum and Tokyo Forum, and 12-month Network membership –

US$5,690
Early bird pricing ends 7 March

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Investor pass

A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional and private investors.

Limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds.

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Access to the Seoul Forum only

Event access and 12-month Network membership –

US$4,045
Early bird pricing ends 7 March

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Access to the Tokyo Forum only

Event access and 12-month Network membership –

US$4,045
Early bird pricing ends 7 March

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Benefits of joining the Japan Korea Week:

• All-access pass to the Seoul Forum and/or Tokyo Forum
• Full access to the PERE Network membership for a year
• Insights from expert speakers
• Networking with investors, fund managers and developers
• Access to exclusive networking events
• Matchmaking and networking platform

Group Rate:

Purchase 3 or more passes in one transaction to unlock our group discount. Contact: luca.g@pei.group

View the 2025 agenda

Download the 2025 agenda to view the hottest topics shaping Korean investor allocation strategies and the regional market.

Have a topic that think would fit on the 2025 agenda? Contact Rida Shaikh today.

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Day 1 Day 2
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Welcome Cocktails - Monday 2nd

All times in KST/ UTC+9
17:00 - 20:00

Welcome Cocktails – Real Assets Edition (open to all)

Kick off the week with an exclusive evening of networking and connection. Meet with leading professionals from the real estate and infrastructure sectors in an informal, vibrant setting. This combined gathering before the main event sets the stage for meaningful conversations and valuable connections across the real assets industry.

Agenda

Main Conference - Tuesday 3rd

All times in KST/ UTC+9 (Simultaneous translation between Korean and English provided)
08:30 - 10:00

Registration and Networking Coffee

09:00 - 09:45

Investor Breakfast Briefing (open to institutional investors only, by invitation)

Join other institutional investors for a closed door, off-the-record discussion that will empower your investment decisions. Gain valuable insights into the latest market trends, find out what your peers are investing in, and discover co-investment opportunities.

10:00 - 10:05

Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:05 - 10:15

View from the Commentary Box – PERE Editor reflects on H1’25

Reflecting on the first half of the year, the big ideas shaping real estate, and how the asset class is evolving.

10:15 - 10:35

Keynote Interview

10:35 - 11:15

C-suite panel: The next big bet – What the next cycle means for real estate

This panel brings together C-suite leaders from the world’s largest firms to discuss where they see the biggest opportunities in real estate, what’s keeping them up at night, and how they’re positioning for long-term success.

11:15 - 11:35

Presentation

11:35 - 12:15

Panel: Cross-border capital flows – Finding a footing in Europe’s recovery

Europe is still heavily impacted with geopolitical uncertainty after last year’s turbulent

elections and the region is still reeling from the macroeconomic headwinds that caused a

higher cost of capital. However, real estate markets are bottoming out and green shoots of

growth are now visible across select markets. Panelists will share insights into the strategies

and approaches they expect will yield the best results amid the region’s recovery.

12:15 - 13:30

Networking Lunch

13:30 - 14:05

Investor Panel: The evolution of Korean institutional investors – Lessons learnt & the road ahead

Korea’s leading institutional investors share insight into their journey of overcoming market challenges, adapting their strategies, and what role real estate will continue to play in their portfolios in the years to come.

14:05 - 14:40

Panel: Cross-border capital flows – Targeting growth & returns in Trump’s America

The U.S. real estate market offers both opportunities and complexities for global investors with Trump’s second term in office. This panel examines how cross-border capital is engaging with key sectors, managing risks from fluctuating interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties, and positioning for long-term growth and returns.

14:40 - 15:00

Coffee Break

15:00 - 15:35

Panel: Fluctuating interest rates – How Debt Funds Navigate Opportunity and Risk

Fluctuating interest rates are creating new opportunities for real estate debt funds and institutional investors. This panel examines how fund managers are strategically deploying capital to capitalize on market shifts while mitigating key risks such as credit quality, refinancing pressures, and liquidity constraints. Gain insights into how debt funds are structuring deals, pricing risk, and delivering competitive, risk-adjusted returns in an increasingly dynamic and competitive global landscape.

15:35 - 16:10

Investor panel: Go big or go home – Where the world’s biggest investors are doubling down – and pulling out

PERE Global Investor 100 recipients—some of the largest institutional investors worldwide—reveal where they’re making bold moves and where they’re stepping back. Get exclusive insights into their evolving real estate strategies, the sectors and markets they see as must-haves, and the risks prompting an exit.

16:10 - 16:30

Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:05

Panel: The rise of Korean real estate – Tapping into homegrown opportunities

Korea’s real estate market is attracting heightened global interest, fueled by strong demand for large-scale logistics developments and high-growth multifamily housing. This session explores where institutional capital is flowing, how investors are structuring deals to maximize returns, and what key trends—such as regulatory shifts, demographic changes, and technology adoption—are shaping the future of Korea’s property market. Gain insights into the strategies driving success in this dynamic and evolving investment landscape.

17:05 - 17:25

Presentation: PERE’s R&A shares key data insights into global real estate trends

PERE’s Research & Analytics team highlights key global trends shaping the real estate investment market.

17:25 - 18:45

Closing Keynote Speech, followed by Networking Cocktails

2025 Speakers

PERE Seoul Forum brings together C-level executives and industry thought-leaders to speak about the latest macroeconomic trends and insight impacting your strategies and plans in the region. Download the 2024 agenda to learn about the hottest topics we will discuss at the Forum.

 

Please contact Rida Shaikh at rida.s@pei.group for a discussion on key topics and speaking opportunities at the PERE Seoul Forum 2025.

Chad Buchanan 

Founder and Managing Partner, Twin Light Capital

Tom Gilbane

Managing Member and Co-President, Rockpoint

Ethan Koh

Global Head of Research Operations, PEI Group

Joyce Lo, Lazard Asia

Joyce Lo

Director, Private Capital Advisory, Real Assets Specialist, Lazard

Christie Ou

Christie Ou

Senior Reporter, PERE

Juan Pepa

Founder and Managing Partner, Stoneshield Capital

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PERE 서울에 참석하시면  한국 기관투자자들과의 네트워크 확장 및 그들의 통찰력과 자분 배분전략을 파악하실 수 있습니다.

한국 투자자의 요구를 이해하고 국내외 자본 흐름의 미래를 결정하세요.

프로그램을 다운로드

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PERE Network 를 통하여 이벤트 전 미팅 일정을 잡으시고 포럼 후에도 대화를 지속하세요. PERE Network에 접속하시면  전 세계 1,00명 이상의 투자자 및 펀드 매니저들과 네트워킹 및 매월 다양한 업계 리더들의 인사이트 비디오를 보실 수 있습니다.

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모든 PERE Seoul Forum  참석자는 네트워킹  플랫폼인 PERE Network의 12개월 멤버십에 가입이 됩니다.

저희 멤버십 회원은 플랫폼을 통해 연중 1,400명 이상의 투자자 및 펀드매니저들과의 이벤트 전후 네트워킹을 하실 수 있습니다.

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적합한 기관 투자자에게는 무료 포럼 참석권이 제공됩니다.

무료 투자자 패스는 재단, 기부금, 보험 회사, 단일 패밀리 오피스, 국부 펀드 및 연금 기금등 펀드 LP 출자를 적극적으로 하고 자문/컨설팅 서비스에 대한 수수료를 징수하지 않는 기관으로 제한됩니다.

패스를 신청하시면 저희 팀이 참석 가능 여부를 알려드립니다.

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View the 2025 agenda

Download the 2025 agenda to see the trends shaping Japanese investors’ allocation strategies and markets across the region.

Have a topic that think would fit on the 2025 agenda?  Contact Rida Shaikh today.

Download the 2025 agenda

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Agenda

Main Conference - Thursday 5th

All times in JST/ UTC+9 (Simultaneous translation between Japanese and English provided)
08:00 - 09:30

Registration and Networking Coffee

08:30 - 09:30

Investor Breakfast Briefing (open to institutional investors only, by invitation)

Join the institutional investors for a closed door, off-the-record discussion that will empower your investment decisions. Gain valuable insights into the latest market trends, find out what your peers are investing in, and discover co-investment opportunities.

09:30 - 09:35

Welcome and Opening Remarks

09:35 - 09:40

View from the Commentary Box – PERE Editor reflects on H1

Reflecting on the first half of the year, the big ideas shaping real estate, and how the asset class is evolving.

09:40 - 10:00

Keynote Interview

10:00 - 10:40

C-suite panel: The next big bet – What the next cycle means for real estate

This panel brings together C-suite leaders from the world’s largest firms to discuss where they see the biggest opportunities in real estate, what’s keeping them up at night, and how they’re positioning for long-term success.

10:40 - 11:10

Coffee Break

11:10 - 11:30

Presentation

11:30 - 12:10

Panel: The evolution of Japanese real estate – From urban redevelopment to revival of hospitality

Japan’s real estate market is evolving quickly, with urban redevelopment, logistics, and hospitality sectors leading the way. This panel uncovers the drivers of growth, from local policies to shifting demographics, the impact of low interest rates and a volatile currency, and explores how investors can unlock value in a dynamic market.

12:10 - 13:30

Networking Lunch

13:30 - 14:05

Panel: Cross-border capital flows – Targeting growth & returns in Trump’s America

The U.S. real estate market offers both opportunities and complexities for global investors with Trump’s second term in office. This panel examines how cross-border capital is engaging with key sectors, managing risks from fluctuating interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties, and positioning for long-term growth and returns.

14:05 - 14:40

Panel: Cross-border capital flows – Finding a footing in Europe’s recovery

Europe is still heavily impacted with geopolitical uncertainty after last year’s turbulent elections and the region is still reeling from the macroeconomic headwinds that caused a higher cost of capital. However, real estate markets are bottoming out and green shoots of growth are now visible across select markets. Panelists will share insights into the strategies and approaches they expect will yield the best results amid the region’s recovery.

14:40 - 15:00

Coffee Break

15:00 - 15:35

Panel: Fluctuating interest rates – Debt funds balance optimism with caution

Fluctuating interest rates are creating new opportunities for real estate debt funds and institutional investors. This panel examines how fund managers are strategically deploying capital to capitalize on market shifts while mitigating key risks such as credit quality, refinancing pressures, and liquidity constraints. Gain insights into how debt funds are structuring deals, pricing risk, and delivering competitive, risk-adjusted returns in an increasingly dynamic and competitive global landscape.

15:35 - 16:10

Investor Panel: From Yen to real estate – Japanese investors’ playbook for the next 5 years

Japanese institutional investors are navigating the ups and downs of currency and market conditions as they strive to meet allocation targets. This panel explores their evolving strategies, challenges in deploying capital, and the sectors capturing their attention both locally and globally.

16:10 - 16:30

Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:05

Investor panel: Go big or go home – Where the world’s biggest investors are doubling down – and pulling out

PERE Global Investor 100 recipients—some of the largest institutional investors worldwide—reveal where they’re making bold moves and where they’re stepping back. Get exclusive insights into their evolving real estate strategies, the sectors and markets they see as must-haves, and the risks prompting an exit.

17:05 - 17:25

Presentation: PERE’s R&A shares key data insights into global real estate trends

PERE’s Research & Analytics team highlights key global trends shaping the real estate investment market.

17:25 - 18:45

Closing Keynote Speech, followed by Networking Cocktails

Agenda

PERE Women’s Network Tea - Friday 6th

All times in JST/ UTC+9
14:00 - 16:00

PERE Women’s Network Tea – Real Assets Edition (open to women only, by invitation)

A delicious opportunity to connect with women of real estate and infrastructure. Expand your network and compare your portfolios over some tea and scones.

2025 Speakers

PERE Tokyo Forum brings together C-level executives and industry thought-leaders to speak about the latest macroeconomic trends and insight impacting your strategies and plans in the region. Download the 2024 agenda to learn about the hottest topics we will discuss at the Forum.

Please contact Rida Shaikh for a discussion on key topics and speaking opportunities at the PERE Tokyo Forum 2025.

Felipe Morenés Botín

Founder and Managing Partner, Stoneshield Capital

Tom Gilbane

Managing Member and Co-President, Rockpoint

Sumihiro Hiratsuka

President, SUMI Global Partners

Joyce Lo, Lazard Asia

Joyce Lo

Director, Private Capital Advisory, Real Assets Specialist, Lazard

Yoshikazu Murase

Senior Manager of Alternative Investment Department and Real Estate Investment Office, Japan Post Insurance

Christie Ou

Christie Ou

Senior Reporter, PERE

Andrew Rodriguez

Senior Research Associate, PEI Group

Philip Ryan

Director, Capital Investments and Transactions, APAC Development, IHG Hotels & Resorts

Kazuki Shiina

Vice President, Pan-Alts, Aksia

Zoe Ward

Founder and CEO, Japan Property Central

Thought leadership, branding and networking opportunities

Be part of thought-provoking discussions with leading institutional investors, fund and asset managers, developers, advisers, and strategic partners. Sponsorship gives you:

  • VIP access
  • Thought-leadership opportunities
  • High-profile branding
  • And much more …

For exclusive sponsorship packages, contact Nick Hayes, our Global Business Development Director of Real Estate at nick.h@pei.group

ローカル資本、グローバルな機会

2025年6月6日に開催されるPERE Tokyo Forum」で、日本の投資家のニーズを理解しましょう。

グローバルに活躍する不動産投資家、投資運用会社と交流することで、ネットワークを広げ、実用的な知見を獲得し、資金調達の可能性を広げましょう。

アウトバウンドや国内資本の流れ、将来の方向性を見極めましょう。

今すぐご登録ください

資金調達力の強化

日本の投資家ニーズを把握し、投資戦略を投資家のアロケーション意欲と一致させます。

戦略的洞察の獲得

2025年以降に投資家が注目するであろう主要セクターと戦略を理解しましょう。

より深い交流する場

PEREネットワークの会員になり、イベント前のミーティングを設定し、フォーラム終了後も会話を継続しましょう。1,400人以上の世界中の投資家や運用会社と交流し、月例市場洞察を毎月受け取り、業界リーダーとのオンラインミーティングに参加できます。

「PERE Tokyo Forum」でもっと素晴らしい交流を

参加者は全員、「PERE Tokyo Forum」のネットワーキング体験をさらに充実させるために作成されたプラットフォーム、「PERE Network」の12ヶ月会員権を取得します。

会員は、年間を通じて1,400人以上の投資家や運用会社と交流し、フォーラム参加者との事前ミーティングを設定したり、当日に直接会ったり、 フォーラム後に会話を再開したりすることができます。

詳しく読む

参加投資家のメリット:

投資家向け朝食会および独占的R&Aレポート

このオフレコセッションでは、世界最大の不動産投資家の投資行動に関するインサイトが提供されます。

PERE 投資家カウンシル

投資家同士でグローバルなポートフォリオ構築について率直な議論を行います。市場の逆風が不動産ポートフォリオに与える影響を探り、投資家にとって魅力的な新たな機会を見つけましょう。

投資家主導のパネルディスカッション

プライベート不動産の分野で市場の変動を乗り越え、高成長セクターを見極め、現代のダイナミックな環境においてレジリエントなポートフォリオを構築するための具体的な知見を得られます。

投資家仲間とのネットワーキング

他の機関投資家とつながり、不動産に対する戦略や資産配分アプローチを理解しましょう。共同投資の機会も見つけることができます。

投資家仲間との交流

他の投資家がどのような取り組みをしているかについて議論に参加し、投資戦略を磨き上げましょう。増加中の参加予定の投資家リスト:

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機関投資家向け無料参加パスを申し込む

限定数となりますが、本イベントでは、アロケーターや機関投資家を対象とした無料な参加パスのご用意があります。

投資家向け参加パスは、財団、基金、保険会社、シングルファミリーオフィス、政府系ファンド、積極的に出資を行う年金基金に限定され、第三者による資金調達活動を行わず、助言やコンサルティングサービスに対する手数料を徴収していないことが条件となります。

お申し込みいただいた方には、弊社担当者よりパスの確保についてご連絡差し上げます。

今すぐ申し込む

Local capital, global opportunities

The PERE Network’s Seoul Forum will take place on 3 June 2025 where you can connect with Korean investors and global managers.

The Seoul Forum is the biggest regional event for institutional investors. Expand your network, gain actionable insight, and escalate your fundraising potential by understanding how Korea’s most active private real estate investors are looking to allocate capital.

Understand the needs of local investors and determine the future direction of outbound capital flows.

Buy your PERE Network membership and join us at the Seoul Forum in June 2025.

The largest gathering of Korean institutional investors ever, including:

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Our keynote speakers in 2024

NPS’s Vision for the Future of Real Estate Investing

David Kim, Head of Real Estate Platform Investment at the National Pension Service (NPS), will outline NPS’s forward-looking vision for the future of real estate investing, and navigating the shifting market dynamics. Emphasizing on long-term value creation and robust risk management, he will insights into how to build a resilient portfolio and drive growth.

David J.S. Kim
Head of Real Estate Platform Investment
National Pension Service (NPS)

Demographics are Destiny – The Attractiveness of Alternative Real Estate Sectors

Al Rabil, CEO of Kayne Anderson and co-founder and CEO of Kayne Anderson Real Estate, will
discuss economic policy, the state of the commercial real estate market, and the role of changing
demographics and their effects on alternative asset classes. Mr. Rabil will also share his outlook
on the opportunity set ahead for alternative asset classes across equity and debt vehicles.

Al Rabil
CEO, Kayne Anderson,
Co-Founder & CEO, Kayne Anderson Real Estate

From Tokyo to Tampa – Analysing cross-border real estate allocation by global sovereign wealth funds and pension giants

Diego Lopez is a world-renowned expert on Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), having consulted
for the World Bank and UN, helping establish and reformulate numerous SWFs globally. Prior to
founding Global SWF, he spent 5 years growing PwC’s SWF practice as Director and COO.

Mr Lopez will discuss how real estate allocation of SWFs and pension funds from around the
world compare with one another, and how these insights that can inform the investment
strategies of institutional investors in the audience.

Diego Lopez
Founder and Managing Director
Global SWF

Whitepaper: A growing wave of capital: Japanese & South Korean institutional investor appetite for global real estate

Access our latest comprehensive report which dives into the profound impact that Japanese and South Korean investment has had on the global real estate landscape over the past decade. Gain insights into the growing wave of capital arising from the region so you can strengthen your strategic position.

Download the whitepaper

PERE Japan Korea Week

The PERE Network’s Seoul Forum is part of PERE Japan Korea Week, connecting global fund managers with the biggest institutional investors in Japan and Korea.

Expand your network and advance your fundraising with access to private real estate opportunities in the region.

Learn how you can attend both the Seoul Forum and Tokyo Forum here.

Why attend Seoul Forum?

Boost your fundraising

Get the latest insight from Korean investors and align your investment strategies with their allocation appetite.

Gain strategic insight

Understand how to strategically position your portfolio to appeal to Korean investors, learn from peers how to tailor to pitch to regional investors.

Better connections 

Set up pre-event meetings and continue the conversation after the Forum with your membership to PERE Network. Gain access to 1,400+ investors and managers globally, regular monthly insights and online meetings with fellow industry leaders.

Previous speakers included

View all speakers
View all speakers

Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass

A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the event.

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.

Apply

Local capital, global opportunities

The PERE Network’s Tokyo Forum will take place on 5 June 2025. Join us to better understand Japanese investor needs so you can pivot your strategies and become more agile in the regional market.

Expand your network, gain actionable insight, and escalate your fundraising potential by connecting with global real estate’s most active private real estate investors and managers.

Determine the future direction of outbound capital flows.

Buy your PERE Network membership and join us at the Tokyo Forum.

The largest gathering of Japanese institutional investors ever, including:

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Our keynote speakers in 2024:

Keynote speech by GPIF

Yoshitaka Todoroki, Managing Director, Private Market Investment Department, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), will discuss GPIF’s strategic approach to private market investments and provide insights into their outlook on the real estate sector. Mr. Todoroki will highlight GPIF’s goals of achieving stable returns and effective risk management through diversified private market allocations, addressing opportunities and challenges in building a resilient investment portfolio.

Yoshitaka Todoroki
Managing Director, Private Market Investment Department
Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)

Demographics are Destiny – The Attractiveness of Alternative Real Estate Sectors

Al Rabil, CEO of Kayne Anderson and co-founder and CEO of Kayne Anderson Real Estate, will
discuss economic policy, the state of the commercial real estate market, and the role of changing
demographics and their effects on alternative asset classes. Mr. Rabil will also share his outlook
on the opportunity set ahead for alternative asset classes across equity and debt vehicles.

Al Rabil
CEO, Kayne Anderson,
Co-Founder & CEO, Kayne Anderson Real Estate

From Tokyo to Tampa – Analysing cross-border real estate allocation by global sovereign wealth funds and pension giants

Diego Lopez is a world-renowned expert on Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), having consulted
for the World Bank and UN, helping establish and reformulate numerous SWFs globally. Prior to
founding Global SWF, he spent 5 years growing PwC’s SWF practice as Director and COO.

Mr Lopez will discuss how real estate allocation of SWFs and pension funds from around the
world compare with one another, and how these insights that can inform the investment
strategies of institutional investors in the audience.

Diego Lopez
Founder and Managing Director
Global SWF

Whitepaper: A growing wave of capital: Japanese & South Korean institutional investor appetite for global real estate

Access our latest comprehensive report which dives into the profound impact that Japanese and South Korean investment has had on the global real estate landscape over the past decade. Gain insights into the growing wave of capital arising from the region so you can strengthen your strategic position.

Download the whitepaper

PERE Japan Korea Week

The PERE Network’s Tokyo Forum is part of PERE Japan Korea Week, connecting global fund managers with the biggest institutional investors in Japan and Korea.

Expand your network and advance your fundraising with access to private real estate opportunities in the region.

Learn how you can attend both the Seoul Forum and Tokyo Forum here.

Why attend Tokyo Forum?

Boost your fundraising

Discover Japanese investor needs and align your investment strategies with their allocation appetite.

Gain strategic insight

Understand how to strategically position your portfolio to appeal to Japanese investors, learn from peers how to tailor to pitch to regional investors.

Better connections 

Set up pre-event meetings and continue the conversation after the Forum with your membership to PERE Network. Gain access to 1,400+ investors and managers globally, regular monthly insights and online meetings with fellow industry leaders.

Previous speakers included

View all speakers
View all speakers

Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass

A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the event.

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.

Apply