Preqin x Japan Weeks 2024: Future of Alternatives

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday 2nd October, 2024
• Time: 2.00pm - 6.15pm
• Venue: Otemachi Place Hall & Conference
• Languages: Japanese & English (with simultaneous interpretation) 

Agenda

2:00PM (JST)

Registration

Registration and reception

 

2:30PM

Opening remarks

Opening address by Financial Services Agency of Japan

Yukako Fujioka, Director for International Financial Center, Strategy Development and Management Bureau, Financial Services Agency of Japan

2:40PM

Keynote presentation

The Future of Alternatives and the market outlook in Japan

Angela Lai, VP, Head of APAC & Valuations, Research Insights, Preqin

 

3:00PM

Fireside Chat

Breaking into Japan: Opportunities and Challenges for Global Investors

	Angela Lai, VP, Head of APAC & Valuations, Research Insights, Preqin  (Moderator)
	Kevin O’Donnell, Partner & Global Head of Investor Relations, Adams Street Partners
	Maki Mitsui, Managing Director- Partner, Carlyle Japan Equity Management LLC

3:45PM

Networking break

Networking break

 

4:00PM

Panel Discussion

Insights from the Trenches: how local LPs approach domestic investments versus overseas investments

	Akihiro Konishi, Director-General of Investment Management Department, Federation of National Public Service Personnel
	Hisanori Takata, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital & Member of the Endowment Investment Committee, Tokyo University of Science
	Junichi Yonezawa, Head of Alternative Investments, Norinchukin Zenkyoren Asset Management  (Moderator)
	Kenichi Endo, Investment Managing Director, Hitachi High-Tech Pension Fund
	Yayoi Ariga, Director and AVP, Head of Alternative Investments, MetLife Insurance

5:00PM

Networking Drinks

Networking drinks

NOTE:

• This event will comprise English and Japanese segments. Two-way simultaneous interpretation will be provided for all attendees. 
• This event will be livestreamed. To register for the livestream, please click here.
• This event is by-invite-only. There is no fee for participation. If a colleague would like to attend, please register interest here.