Changes in housing affordability and societal demographics have transformed the living sector from a niche market to a mainstream play with the sixth annual Mingtiandi Residential Forum set to bring together global and local investors for a series of targetted online conversations.
Starting from 19 March, the two-part series will look at rental residential strategies for the Australia and Japan markets, including discussions of student accommodation and senior living investments opportunities, alongside mainstream multi-family and build-to-rent ventures.
Since its debut in 2021, the residential series has attracted over 28,600 views on Mingtiandi’s proprietary MTD TV video platform for interviews and panel discussions featuring leading players from Warburg Pincus, La Caisse, Greystar, Weave Living, Aware Super, Scape, and more.
Join the region’s premier platform for discussions on rental residential opportunities and gain forward-looking perspectives for 2026 from decision-makers across Japan, Australia, and beyond.
Speakers
- Rory Hunter, Founder and CEO, MODEL
- Sam Bisla, founder and managing director of Kio Investment Management
- Chris Axsentieff, head of investments at Local Residential
- Benjamin Martin-Henry, head of Pacific private assets research at MSCI
- Isabella Lo, Managing Director, Principal, Investment and Head of Japan, Gaw Capital Partners
- Chedli Boujellabia, managing partner and CEO at Alyssa Partners
- Emily Fell, senior director of Asia Pacific capital markets at Savills
- Ken Aoyama, president and CEO at Samurai Capital
Agenda (Online Event)
Panel: Australian BTR Investment
Thursday 19 March 2026, 10:00 AM HKT
With housing affordability continuing to be a top issue in Australia, developers, investors and operators are seeing opportunities in the country’s build-to-rent sector.
Speakers:
- Rory Hunter, Founder and CEO, MODEL
- Sam Bisla, Founder and Managing Director, Kio Investment Management
- Chris Axsentieff, Head of Investments, Local: Residential
- Benjamin Martin-Henry, Head of Private Assets Research, Pacific, MSCI
Panel: Multi-family Investment in Japan
Tuesday 24 March 2026, 10:00 AM HKT
As Asia’s most developed multi-family market continues to mature and diversify, industry leaders will share strategies for achieving returns through local partnerships, enhanced operational efficiency and more.
Speakers:
- Isabella Lo, Managing Director, Principal, Investments and Head of Japan, Gaw Capital Partners
- Chedli Boujellabia, Managing Partner and CEO, Alyssa Partners
- Emily Fell, Senior Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets, Savills
- Ken Aoyama, President and CEO, Samurai Capital
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