CONFERENCE DAY ONE: TUESDAY 27 OCT 09
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8am | Registration and networking breakfast
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9am | Chairman's opening remarks
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| Rebalancing institutional safeguards and policy measures for economic welfare and long-term growth |
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9.15am | Keynote Address
Rethinking change amidst stagnation: Would conformisim to free-market restructuring and a 'new world order' ultimately boost the revival chances of Japan's political and financial economy? |
| | Mr Daniel Okimoto, Chairman | Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Senior Fellow of the Institute for International Studies, Director Emeritus & Co-Founder - Asia Pacific Research Centre, Sterling Stamos Global Institute | Stanford University
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9.45am | Real Time Regulatory and Economics Think Tank
Fast facts of corporate governance and financial architecture reforms: How can Japan in particular and Asia in general, transform the downside risks and inflationary pressures of the ongoing crisis into future economic growth drivers? |
| | Mr Hakaru Tamura, Director of Land & Real Property Market Division, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Mr Tetsuro Sugiura, Senior Managing Executive Officer & Chief Economist, Mizuho Research Institute Mr Tomoyoshi Uranishi, Senior Executive Officer | Managing Director, Tokyo Stock Exchange Group | Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. Mr Jesper Koll, President & Chief Executive Officer, Tantallon Research Japan K.K.
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10.30am | Morning Refreshment Break
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| Maximising corporate growth and enhancing earnings visibility through real estate ventures |
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11am | Special Address
Reinventing sustainable business models and staying ahead of competition - Are more mergers and acquisitions or consolidation activity underway abound the Japanese property landscape?
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11.30am | Conglomerates In Conversation
Monitoring portfolio performance amidst the market shake-up, declining property prices and waning investor confidence - Successfully adopting proactive capital structures and corporate asset enhancement strategies in achieving recurring revenue streams |
| | Moderator: Mr Satoshi Yamada, Managing Director, Head of Real Estate & Loan Advisory, Ernst & Young Transaction Advisory Services Mr Takashi Uematsu, President & Chief Executive Officer, Tokio Marine Property Investment Management
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12.15pm | Power networking luncheon
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| Building the investment proposition for quality sector selection and yield enhancement |
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1.30pm | The Core Sectoral Debate
Spotting development and investment opportunities into the core asset classes of residential, office, retail and industrial space - which will potentially hold up from a market valuation, gestation period and yield sustainability perspective? |
| | Moderator: Mr Jon Paul Toppino, Director | President & Representative Director, Secured Capital Japan Co. Ltd | SCJ Investment Management Mr Roberto Versace, Head of Asian Real Estate Securities, MacarthurCook Investment Managers (Asia) Limited Mr Seth Sulkin, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacifica Malls K.K. Mr Roman Krygier, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Pramerica Real Estate Investors (Japan) K.K.
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2.30pm | Alternative Niches in Focus
Comparing development and investment grounds for hospitality and healthcare - Beyond fragmented ownership models and regulative constraints, what upside potential do these alternative sectors present? |
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3.15pm | Afternoon refreshment break
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| Overcoming the capital crunch and bolstering market liquidity |
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3.45pm | The J-REIT Chronicles
Reflecting the mid to long-term industry outlook for J-REITs and reassessing their investability quotient amidst slumping public markets |
| | Moderator: Mr David Fan, Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis Investors Holdings K.K. Mr Hitoshi Eisaka, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mitsui & Co. Logistics Partners Mr Chifumi Toda, President & Chief Executive Officer, Japan Excellent Asset Management Co. Ltd
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4.30pm | Refinancing Panel Finale
Sourcing funding alternatives for the Japanese property sector - Has the traditional leverage tap run dry? What are the viable workarounds for loan syndication and asset securitisation? |
| | Mr Shoji Misawa, Managing Director, Global Coverage Group, ORIX Corporation Mr Douglas Smith, Managing Director, Head of Commercial Real Estate - Japan, Deutsche Bank Mr Atsuo Akai, Managing Director, Securitised Products Group, Morgan Stanley Mr Fred Uruma, President & Chief Executive Officer, Touchstone Capital Securities
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5.30pm | Chairman's closing remarks and end of Conference Day 1
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6pm | Opening networking cocktail reception and speed networking
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CONFERENCE DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY 28 OCT 09
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8am | Networking breakfast
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9am | Chairman's opening remarks
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| Realigning investment fundamentals and containing spillover effects of the economic meltdown |
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9.15am | Investor Keynote
Timely acquisition of troubled assets and distressed debt investing - Which industry sectors are most exposed and what new opportunities will the current recession give rise to? |
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9.45am | Institutional Investors Panel
Assessing the impact of property write-downs on the 'denominator effect' and prospecting real estate allocations ahead - How will the investment mandate of plan sponsors change? What will be the best appropriate investment vehicle given Japan's economic indicators and mixed market sentiments?
Session sponsor:  |
| | Mr Hidenori Suzuki, Head of Strategic Investment Advisory Group, JPMorgan Asset Management
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10.30am | Morning refreshment break
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| Turnaround management and disposition strategies for legacy ills and investor activism |
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11am | Property Funds Panel
Mapping the flow of global money into Japanese realty - How can domestic and foreign property funds deliver performance consistency while managing debt convenants in a volatile environment?
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| | Moderator: Mr Thomas Brown, Japan Real Estate Industry Leader, Assurance Services, Ernst & Young ShinNihon Mr Fred Schmidt, President & Representative Director, Morgan Stanley Capital K.K. Mr Daniel Klebes, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Capital LLC
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12pm | Distressed Assets Coalition Finale
Reorganisation, restructuring and insolvency: Expert insights into the transactional aspects of distressed real estate
Session sponsor:  |
| | Mr Mark Gabbay, Managing Director & Head of Asset Finance, Asia Pacific, Nomura International
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1pm | Power networking luncheon
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2pm | Masterclass:
Corporate privatisation: Examining the legal, taxation and performance implications of taking a public real estate business private
This masterclass is intended for greater delegate participation and a more interactive discussion. Led by industry experts chosen for their specialised expertise and experience, this two-hour session offers a premier learning platform for getting to grips with a particular aspect of your industry or responsiblity. |
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4pm | Close of conference
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5pm | Tokyo Bay cruise and networking dinner (Separately bookable)
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