Mingtiandi Singapore Forum 2026 12 May, Conrad Singapore Marina Bay

Singapore has transformed from a centre for investment in Southeast Asia to a leading global financial hub with Mingtiandi’s fifth annual event in the city-state set to explore its growing role in Asia Pacific.

After attracting nearly 270 on-location guests and over 17,500 online views in 2025, the Mingtiandi Singapore Forum 2026 will bring together top level executives from leading pension funds, insurers, sovereign funds and investment managers for a full day of panels and interview exploring leading strategies for the region. 

Having hosted C-level executives from Oxford Properties, La Caisse, APG Asset Management, Brookfield, PAG, and more, for 2026 the forum will explore trends in the commercial, industrial, and living sectors, Singapore’s role as a global capital hub, and opportunities in Southeast Asia and Australia.

Speakers

Agenda

Tuesday 12 May 2026, Conrad Singapore Marina Bay

Time	Description
08:00	Registration and networking
09:00	Welcome and opening remarks
09:10	Spotlight Interview with Warburg Pincus Ellen Ng, Managing Director, Co-Head of Asia Real Estate, Warburg Pincus
09:45	Panel: Hospitality Investment in Asia Pacific Hotel investors discuss strategies for navigating this operationally-driven asset class around the region. Moderator: Xander Huang, Executive Vice President, Business Development, Asia Pacific, Citco Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton Bryan Lee, Founder and CFO, AB Capital Investment Christopher Hur, Managing Director, Investments, SC Capital Partners Steve Carroll, Head of Hotels & Hospitality, Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, CBRE
10:25	Panel: APAC Industrial and Infrastructure Investment Rising demand for logistics, energy, and digital infrastructure is providing opportunities for investors and developers to build high-yielding platforms and portfolios. Moderator: Andrew Cannane, Senior Executive Director, Head of Real Estate, Asia Pacific, CSC Shirin Tang, Principal, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow Michael Piro, Co-CEO, Indochina Capital Corporation
11:00	Networking coffee break
11:30	Spotlight Interview with GLP Angela Zhao, CEO, GLP China
12:05	Panel: Global Student Housing Strategies Top players explore opportunities for student housing investment in Asia Pacific, North America and Europe.
12:45	Panel: Singapore as a Global Capital Hub A favourable business environment and supportive ecosystems are leading global investors to Singapore, at the same time that local investors turn their focus overseas. Jason Chan, Director, Fund Solutions, Vistra
13:20	Lunch break
14:20	CEO Capital Talk Michael Smith, Chief Executive, Hongkong Land
14:55	Keynote Panel Top investors weigh in on the forces shaping trends, opportunities and sectors across Asia Pacific and in Singapore.
15:40	Panel: Commercial Investment in Asia Pacific Opportunities for office and retail investments in the region. Neil Brookes, Head of Asia Pacific Capital Markets, Savills Bernie Devine, Senior Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Yardi
16:15	Networking coffee break
16:45	Spotlight Interview
17:20	Panel: APAC Residential Investment Outlook Experts on rental housing share their views on how changes in society and economy are reshaping demand in Asia Pacific. Ginny Ang, CIO, Centurion Accommodation REIT Aaron Lee, Founder and CEO, Dash Living Kai Zi Eyu, Associate Director, Investment and Asset Management, Arch Capital
18:00	Closing remarks and cocktails

Partner Advantage

Macdonald & Company is offering a dedicated Partner Advantage for Mingtiandi Singapore Forum attendees through its Accelerated Leadership Search structure.

Their senior team will be present throughout the forum and available for confidential discussions with organisations planning leadership hires across Asia Pacific.

Learn more at Macdonald & Company’s website.

Join the Conversation in Singapore

You can share your company’s message with our community at the 2026 Singapore Forum by sponsoring the event.

For more information, please contact us at opportunities@mingtiandi.com.

Note: Sponsorship packages will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis with limited availability.

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