Hong Kong SAR
30 November – 1 December 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Monday 30 November 2026
Time | Session | |
|---|---|---|
08:00 | Registration and Welcome Coffee | |
09:05 – 09:15 | Welcome Remarks | Host: Ana SHARP Founder and Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific Investors Cooperation (APIC) Supporting Organisations: Alan Young Chairman Hong Kong Retirement Schemes Association Ka Shi LAU, BBS Chairman Hong Kong Trustees Association |
09:15 – 09:40 | Keynote Address | Christopher HUI, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Hong Kong SAR |
09:40 – 10:40 | Opening Plenary Session Technology impact on sovereign wealth funds, pension administration, governance and asset allocation As geopolitical shifts continue to play havoc on Asian economiesamid rapid technology developments, Asian pension and socialsecurity systems leaders address practical, on-the-ground experiences on leveraging technology and innovation to ensure they meet their fiduciary obligations, ROI targets, and enhance plan member engagement. They also share: • Which core technologies (AI and machine learning, blockchain, cloud infrastructure and intelligent automation) are being used by pension and social security systems? What are the greatest challenges in implementation, and how were these successfully addressed? How do regulators and policy leaders ensure compliance and investor protection? | Asset Owner Convenor: H.E. Samheng BOROS Minister Attached to the Prime Minister Royal Government of Cambodia Speakers: Zaka MIRZAYEV Chairperson of the Board State Social Protection Fund Republic of Azerbaijan AHMAD ZULQARNAIN ONN* Chief Executive Officer Employees Provident Fund Malaysia Cynthia HUI Chief Operating Officer Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority Hong Kong SAR Saule YEGEUBAYEVA Deputy Chairman Member of the Executive Board Unified Accumulative Pension Fund of Kazakhstan (UAPF) Session to be introduced by: Janet LI Immediate Past Chairman Member, Executive Committee Hong Kong Retirement Schemes Association |
10:40 – 11:10 | Networking Coffee Break | |
11:10 – 12:00 | Plenary Session Asset Allocation: Technology and Private Markets Trends Projected to reach $32 trillion AUM by 2030, global private markets (private equity, credit, real assets and infrastructure) continue to gain asset allocations from Asian asset owners. However, concerns regarding transparency, exit strategies and covenant-heavy transactions remain. • Fund structures and governance: How can technology and innovation mitigate these issues? • Energy transition, climate change mitigation and digitalisation are key growth drivers: What are the investment and asset allocation trends in Asia in these areas? | Asset Owner Convenor: Doug BELL Director, Investment Strategy New Zealand Super Speakers: Laksono W. WIDODO Chief Investment Officer Indonesia Investment Authority Julian LEE Executive Director, Finance HK Airport Authority Keisuke OKANO Managing Director, Head of Investment, Private Assets ORIX Life Insurance Corporation Japan |
12:00 – 13:00 | Luncheon Democratising Alternatives Funds: Private Equity, Private Credit and Infrastructure | Guest Speaker: Elisa NG Executive Director Head of Investment Products Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Hong Kong SAR |
13:00 – 13:50 | Plenary Workshop Core Technologies1 and Institutional Investment Opportunities: Private Markets – Debt and Infrastructure • 1Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • 1Blockchain and Fintech • 1Cloud Infrastructure • 1Intelligent Automation • Investment and asset allocation trends in Asia Pacific: transparency, liquidity and governance • How technology impacts covenant-heavy private debt deals and fund structures • Case studies | Asset Owner Convenor and Session Chair: Jose Arnulfo A. VELOSO Chair Asian Civil Service Pension Association South Korea President and General Manager Government Service Insurance System Philippines Speakers: Tokihiko SHIMIZU Chief Investment Officer Fiducia Inc. Former Director General, Investment Strategy Dept. Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) Japan SOHN Young-jin Chief Investment Officer Government Employees Pension Service South Korea SORAPHOL TULAYASATHIEN Secretary General , CEO Government Pension Fund Thailand Senior Representative Japan Post Bank |
13:50 – 14:40 | Plenary Workshop Global Trends and Application to Asia: Blockchain and FinTech for Pension Funds and Social Security Systems · Application of blockchain technology for pension funds and social security systems · Administration: What are the key application features suitable for Asia funds and systems? · Investment Allocation: Discover investment opportunities in each development cycle · Case studies | Kavita SINGAM XAVIER General Manager Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority India Atty. Robert John S. COSICO Deputy Chief Executive Officer Pag-ibig Fund Philippines Senior Representative Social Security Office Thailand |
14:40 – 15:30 | Plenary Workshop AI and Digitalisation Impact to Pension Administration and Asset Allocation • Administration: What are the key trends in AI and digitalisation that directly benefits pension plan administrators? How to balance in-person and AI-led plan member engagement? What are the key challenges to date for emerging economies social security systems? • Investment & Asset Allocation: From an institutional investor perspective, what areas – support infrastructure, data storage and energy capacity – offer sustainable and viable investment opportunities? • Case studies | Session Chair: Heidi CAI Head of International Business China Asset Management Speakers: Kerry CHING Head of Retirement Schemes Hospital Authority Hong Kong SAR H.E. SIM SOTHUN Director General National Social Assistance Fund Cambodia Atty. Aristotle A. Ong Vice President, Investments Group Pag-ibig Fund Philippines Lazzat AMIRGALIYEVA Head of Investment Analysis Unified Accumulative Pension Fund of Kazakhstan (UAPF) |
15:30 – 16:20 | Plenary Session What Next? Geographic Highlights and Asset Allocation Trends: China, APAC, Middle East, Europe, Latin America and North America Asset allocators and asset owners/pension plans discuss asset allocation and risk management strategies and long-term projections. What are the key advantages, potential, and challenges for each destination? | Asset Owner Convenors: Armando MANUEL * Chairman of the Board of Directors Angola Sovereign Wealth Funds Angola His Excellency ENKHAMGALAN LUVSANTSEREN Minister for Family Labour and Social Protection of Mongolia Speakers: Grace LAU, JP Executive Director (Risk and Compliance) Chief Risk Officer Exchange Fund Investment Office Hong Kong Monetary Authority LE HUNG SON Director General Viet Nam Social Security Viet Nam |
16:20 – 16:25 | Closing Remarks Brief reminders for Day 2 session. Country delegations free time. | |
16:25 – 17:25 | Networking Afternoon Tea | |
Evening | Free Time for Country Delegations |
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Thursday 1 December 2026
Time | Session | |
|---|---|---|
08:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee | |
09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome Remarks Official Launch of the 2027 APIC-ACSPA Pension Funds Initiative | Ana SHARP Founder and Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific Investors Cooperation (APIC) APIC-ACSPA 2027 Pension Funds Initiative Partner: Jose Arnulfo A. VELOSO Chair Asian Civil Service Pension Association South Korea President and General Manager Government Service Insurance System Philippines |
09:15 – 11:30 | Plenary Session followed by Roundtable Discussions: Private Markets for Pension and Social Security Funds Geared towards deeper understanding of this asset class, and with the view of creating a universal definition of terms and process flow systems to assist asset owners with their investment and asset allocation strategies implementation. Session participants include pension funds, insurance CIOs, select private markets funds managers and service providers. The Asian Private Debt and Infra Markets Wordbook shall be launched and distributed to all participants. This shall serve as a practical guide for all pension industry participants. | Session Chair: Hans-Martin AERTS Head of Infrastructure & Private Natural Capital, Asia Pacific APG Asset Management Speakers and Roundtable Discussion Leaders: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Asian Development Bank All Senior Delegates – Country Delegation Members Session to be introduced by: Ka Shi LAU, BBS Chairman Hong Kong Trustees Association |
11:30 – 12:00 | Closing Keynote Address | |
12:00 – 13:30 | Networking Luncheon | |
Afternoon | Pre-arranged Private Meetings and Bilaterals | |
17:30 – 19:15 | Farewell Cocktail – Victoria Harbour Cocktail Cruise Set sail on Hong Kong’s iconic red-sail Chinese junk boat with stunning panoramic views of the city. | By Invitation Only.  Hosted by Hong Kong Tourism Board |
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