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Investing in APAC: Boom times ahead?

29 Aug 2024, 08:15 - 12:30 +08 Singapore

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29 Aug 2024 Past event

08:15 - 12:30 +08

The Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA) is heading to Singapore to host their first in-person event in the APAC region, sponsored by CMS. This special event will take place on 29 August from 08:15 at Raffles Hotel, Singapore.

Set in the historic and iconic Raffles Hotel, this exclusive event provides the perfect backdrop for a morning of high-level networking and insightful discussions. Attendees will enjoy a series of panel sessions and keynote addresses from market leaders, discussing the potential for boom times on the horizon in APAC, opportunities in the Asia-Pacific market, and a deep dive into APAC's net zero sectors - all within the grandeur of this elegant hotel, making the experience both memorable and impactful.

Refreshments will be included throughout the day, followed by a networking lunch.

 

Please click the button below to register for this event.

This is an invitation only event. However, if you can’t make it and think it would be of interest to one of your colleagues, please contact us.

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Agenda


08:15     Arrival to Raffles Hotel, registration and networking



09:00      Welcome and opening remarks
                       •    Jon Phillips – Chief Executive Officer, Global Infrastructure Investor Association


09:10 - 09:30                 Keynote address
•    Verena Lim – Chief Executive Officer, Macquarie Group Asia and Co-Head of Macquarie Asset Management Infrastructure Asia-Pacific

09:30 - 10:30     
                                                                                                                       

 

 

  

     

             

Panel 1: Insights and Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Market
This panel session will delve into the dynamic landscape of infrastructure investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Panelists will address key questions to set the scene for understanding the current global economic trends, the unique challenges, and the promising sectors within this vibrant market. The session will also explore the positioning of the market within the global infrastructure context and highlight regional differences within APAC, trends in fundraising, deployment, and exits.

•    Chair: Kristy Duane – Partner and Co-Head of the Infrastructure & Projects Group, CMS
•    Nicole Goh Phaik Khim – Head of Infrastructure Asia, GIC
•    Michael Chan – Managing Director, Stonepeak (TBC)
•    Harmish Rokadia – Director Singapore, OMERS
•    Harsh Agrawal – Senior Partner, iSquared
•    Projesh Banerjea – Director, Asia-Pacific Infrastructure team, KKR

10:30 - 11:00     Networking and refreshments


11:00 -11:45        

 

 

 

 

 

Panel 2: Navigating the evolving landscape of infrastructure investing in the APAC region 
This session will explore how investor strategies are shifting to take
advantage of the dynamic range of opportunities across the APAC region.

 

Chair: Wen Bin Lim – Infrastructure Partner, KPMG Singapore
• Rana Karadsheh-Haddad, Regional head of APAC for Infrastructure, CDPQ
• Christopher Low – Co-Head of Asset Management Infrastructure Asia-Pacific, Macquarie
• Lavan Thiru – Executive Director, Infrastructure Asia


11:45 - 12:30                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel 3: Deep dive into APAC's net zero sectors and markets
This panel will explore whether governments' ambitions for net zero goals are being matched by concrete actions or if targets are at risk due to inadequate implementation. We will discuss catalysts for driving investments in critical net zero infrastructure and how strategies are evolving in response to changing policies and regulations across different geographies. Special emphasis will be placed on net zero opportunities in the APAC region.

•    Chair: Marc Rathbone – Partner & Head of Energy and Energy Transition (APAC), CMS Singapore
•    Deepali Bahl – Managing Director, Augment Infrastructure
•    Wilson Chung – Managing Director, DigitalBridge
•    Vinod Giri – Managing Partner, NIIF India

 


12:30 - 12:40     Keynote address: What’s next for APAC?
                              •    Vikram Kumar, Director of Infrastructure Asia, IFC


12:40 - 12:50     Closing remarks, followed by networking lunch
                                •   Charles Currier – Senior Partner, CMS

Event details

Date


29 August 2024


Time


08:15 - 12:50 (SGT)
 

Venue


Raffles Hotel
East India Room 
1 Beach Road
Singapore, 189673


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Event Type


In-person
By Invitation Only.

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