What’s On The Agenda?
Adaptive Reinvention
REGISTRATION
SEGMENT 1: RESTART / REBOUND
Opening Presentation
Introduction of ARES 2022 emcee and themes
Speaker:
- Tina Ryan, ARES 2022 emcee
Welcome Remarks
A welcome message from PropertyGuru Group
Speaker:
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Jeremy Williams, Managing Director, Marketplaces, PropertyGuru Group
Chairperson’s Message
How do we adapt and establish urban change?
Welcome presentation by the ARES 2022 chairperson
Chairperson:
- Stephen Oehme, Value Management Specialist & Sustainability Advocate / Managing Director, Quantum Thailand Ltd
Sustainability Keynote
An introduction to UN Habitat’s City Investment Facility initiative and how the public and private sectors in low- and middle-income markets can work together and create a better urban future
Speaker:
- Erastus Ndugire, Programme Manager, City Investment Facility, UN-Habitat
The Economist Keynote:
Asia’s rebound and restarting the economy
A look at the region’s macro-economic landscape in Asia in 2022 to see where we are now and where we are going as we gear up for an economic recovery and the reinvention of the business environment.
Speaker:
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Syetarn Hansakul, Asia Analyst, The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network
SEGMENT 2: REVIVE / REBOOT
Showcase:
Special presentation from uHoo, Tech Innovation Award winner in 2021
Speaker:
- Dustin Jefferson Onghangseng, CEO and Co-Founder, uHoo
International Finance Corporation Keynote:
How IFC’s green and blue financing instruments and climate investments can help businesses in the Asian property sector reach their sustainability goals or aspirations
Speaker:
- Kim-See Lim, Regional Director of East Asia and the Pacific, International Finance Corporation / World Bank Group
Humanitarian Tech Keynote:
A human approach to home technology carried forward around the world via the Liter of Light’s innovation
Speaker:
- Illac Diaz, Founder, Liter of Light Foundation
Panel Discussion:
Property rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Asia
Moderator:
- Pangina Heals, Artist and Television Host
Speakers:
- Ramil Andag, SOGIESC Rights Officer, APCOM Foundation
- Nick Myers, Founder & CEO, RedFox AI
- William Tan, Co-Founder, Prident / Property
Guru Keynote:
An introduction of ‘PropertyGuru for Business’
Speaker:
- Hari V. Krishnan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, PropertyGuru Group
Guru Keynote:
An exciting glimpse of ‘PropertyGuru for Business’ solutions and product innovations for developers and enterprise businesses
Speaker:
- Shyn Yee Ho, Managing Director, Data and Software Solutions, PropertyGuru Group
- Jeremy Williams, Managing Director, Marketplaces, PropertyGuru Group
- Dr. Nai Jia Lee, Head of Real Estate Intelligence, PropertyGuru Group
- Bob Koppes, Head of Product and Strategy, PropertyGuru Group
Guru Keynote:
Creating a culture of innovation featuring the PropertyGuru Hackathon 2022 Winner
Speaker:
- Manav Kamboj, Chief Technology Officer, PropertyGuru Group
NETWORKING LUNCH
SEGMENT 3: RETHINK / RESET
Panel Discussion:
Propelling sustainable affordable housing solutions using data
Co-presented by REHDA Institute
Moderator:
- Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen Lok Loi, Trustee, REHDA Institute / Group Managing Director, MKH Berhad
Speakers:
- Dr. Nai Jia Lee, Head of Real Estate Intelligence, PropertyGuru Group
- Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, Research Director and Head of Land & Housing, Our Hong Kong Foundation
Fireside Chat:
From trash to eco-friendly bricks
Moderator:
- Jules Kay, General Manager, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & Events
Speakers:
- Novita Tan, CEO and Co-Founder, Rebricks
- Ovy Sabrina, COO and Co-Founder, Rebricks
Panel Discussion:
Responding to market challenges with smart post-Covid development strategies
Moderator:
- Manisha Tank, International Broadcaster, CNN and BBC
Speakers:
- Josh Chye, Partner and Head of Tax, HLB Mann Judd / Board Member and Treasurer, Property Funds Association of Australia
- Stephen Pimbley, Founding Partner and Director, SPARK Architects
- Winston Lee, Director of Special Projects, PropertyGuru Group
- Ir. Dr. Zulhkiple A. Bakar, Managing Director, Perunding ZAB Sdn Bhd
Design Keynote:
The language of biophilic and resilient communities
Speaker:
- Marshall Blecher, Founding Partner, MAST
The Leaders Panel:
Cultivating green minds amongst investors and consumers with APAC leaders
Moderator:
- Heidi Chung, Media Analyst & Correspondent, Variety
Speakers:
- Dr. Kessara Thanyalakpark, Managing Director, Sena Development Public Company Limited
- Kristin Thorsteins, Regional Head of Partnership Growth, APAC West, IWG
- Rachanee Chanawatr, Asia-Pacific Principal, International Financial Corporation / World Bank Group
- Stephen Oehme, Managing Director, Quantum Thailand Ltd / Chairperson, PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit
- Thien Duong, General Director (Vietnam), GroupGSA / Grand Final Jury Chairperson, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards
Panel Discussion:
Empowering women leaders in tech and real estate
Moderator:
- Jessica Zafra, Palanca-winning author and journalist
Speakers:
- Coco Liu, Chief Regional Officer, APAC, HLB
- Jean Jacquelyn de Castro, CEO, ESCA Incorporated
- Loemongga Haoemasan, President Director, Asiana Group
- Shyn Yee Ho-Strangas, Managing Director, Data and Software Solutions, PropertyGuru Group
SEGMENT 4: REIMAGINE / REINVENT
Case Study:
The art and science of repurposed structures with Never Too Small
Speaker:
- Colin Chee, Creator & Creative Director, Never Too Small
Panel Discussion:
Evaluating the impact of real estate influencers/creators and harnessing the power of online media to guide property seekers and assess the true meaning of influence
Moderator:
- Heidi Chung, Media Analyst & Correspondent, Variety
Speakers:
- Illac Diaz, Founder, Liter of Light Foundation
- Jett Gunther, Video Producer / News Anchor, Thaiger
- Nelly Hrnic, Creator, Nelly’s Life and Making It Happen
- Wil Dasovich, Television Personality and Creator
Awards Presentation:
Presentation of the Tech Innovation Award, Visionary of the Year, and Developer’s Choice Award.
Presenters:
- Tina Ryan, ARES 2022 emcee
- Jules Kay, General Manager, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & Events
- Manav Kamboj, Chief Technology Officer, PropertyGuru Group
Visionary of the Year recipient:
- Colin Chee, Creator & Creative Director, Never Too Small
Closing Remarks:
Parting message from the ARES 2022 organiser and emcee’s closing remarks
Speakers:
- Jules Kay, General Manager, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & Events
- Tina Ryan, ARES 2022 emcee