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Programme

Time	Topic
9.00am - 9.30am	Registration & Networking
9.30am - 9.45am	Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour Ng Yao Loong Head of Equities Singapore Exchange
9.45am - 10.15am	Fireside Chat with Market Leaders What is an overview of the current landscape of Singapore’s REIT sector? What are some of the significant strengths of Singapore as a global REIT hub? How does Singapore compare to other REIT markets globally? What initiatives are in place to encourage retail investor participation in REITs? Ng Yao Loong Head of Equities Singapore Exchange Chua Hsien Yang President REIT Association of Singapore (REITAS) Moderate by Edward Choy Professional Emcee and Moderator
10.15am - 11.00am	Panel Discussion #1 Navigating the Future of REITs: Market Outlook, Interest Rates, and Global Investment Trends How have REITs performed over the past year amid market volatility? How will interest rate movements impact REIT performance? What happens to REIT yields and distributions if rates stay higher for longer? Are yield-driven or growth-driven REITs the better choice? Benjamin Goh Head of Research Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS) Christine Li Head of Research, Asia Pacific Knight Frank Derek Tan Executive Director, Team Lead, Property DBS Group Moderate by Edward Choy Professional Emcee and Moderator
11.00am - 11.45am	Panel Discussion #2 Opportunities in Singapore REIT Markets: Which Sectors are Poised for Growth? How is Singapore’s REIT market positioned in the current economic climate? Impact of global economic conditions and interest rates on S-REITs. Key risks and challenges for REIT investors in 2025 and beyond. How do different REIT sectors compare in terms of dividend yields?
11.45am - 12.30pm	Lunch Break
12.30pm - 12.40pm	Lucky Draw
12.40pm - 1.10pm	Featured Presentation #1 David Kuo Co-Founder The Smart Investor
1.10pm - 1.55pm	Panel Discussion #3 Building a Resilient Investment Portfolio: REITs, ETFs, & Other Asset Classes In your opinions: Define what does a resilient investment portfolio look like in today’s market? How different asset classes perform across economic cycles. How investors can rebalance their portfolios for sustained long-term growth. How to position a portfolio for uncertain markets and geopolitical risks. Moderated by Dinesh Dayani Co-Founder DollarsAndSense
1.55pm - 2.40pm	Panel Discussion #4 Spotlight on Thematic REITs: What’s Driving the Next Investment Wave? How thematic REITs differ from traditional REITs Balancing thematic exposure with diversification in an investment portfolio. Emerging trends: AI-driven real estate, smart cities, and new asset classes. Forecast for the next big thematic REIT sectors. Joshua Liaw Chief Executive Officer Elite UK REIT Vijay Natarajan Vice President, Equity Research RHB Singapore Moderated by Dinesh Dayani Co-Founder DollarsAndSense
2.40pm - 2.55pm	Break
2.55pm - 3.25pm	Featured Presentation #2 The Evolving Landscape of Real Estate Investing: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities in a Changing Market Macro trends shaping global and Singapore REIT markets Opportunities in commercial real estate amid shifting investor sentiment Global capital flows into REITs and how they shape market opportunities. Emerging trends in commercial real estate—sustainability, digitalization, and asset repositioning.
3.25pm - 4.10pm	Panel Discussion #5 Global REIT Markets: Uncover Current Trends and Growth Areas US REITs: Trends in commercial, residential, and healthcare REITs amid economic uncertainty. European REITs: How do they compare to Asia-Pacific markets? China & Emerging Markets: Are there hidden gems despite recent volatility? Diversification Benefits: Why should investors consider global REITs alongside S-REITs?
4.10pm - 4.55pm	Panel Discussion #6 Investment Strategies: How to Position for 2025 & Beyond Inflation hedging: Are REITs still a reliable inflation-resistant asset? Debt management strategies for REITs in a high-rate environment. The role of technology in reshaping real estate investment strategies. How institutional investors are positioning their portfolios for the next decade.
4.55pm - 5.00pm	Grand Lucky Draw

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