HKVCA Asia Private Equity Forum 2022
Final Program | Photo Album | Media Coverage | Speech by FS
12 January 2022
The Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA)’s 12th Asia Private Equity Forum (APEF) was held virtually on January 12, 2022. As the region’s premier private equity forum, the annual event featured an exceptional line-up of expert speakers and panelists. This year, more than 60 general partners, limited partners and industry professionals came together, addressing the latest trends driving the growing and increasingly robust private markets in Asia. The event drew close to 900 delegates, most of whom are senior management and C-suite executives that have been actively participating in the dynamic investment markets across all sectors, stages and geographies in Asia.
Following a record year of deal-making, the private equity and venture capital markets are set to enter into 2022 with ever-growing dry powder and faster fundraising cycles. APEF 2022 brought together a multi-disciplinary group of investment professionals, government representatives and industry peers to discuss the latest developments of the industry in Asia, especially in China, Japan, Korea, India, South East Asia and Australia. Panelists talked about the opportunities and challenges in the new year as well as issues around family offices, real estate, venture capital, sector-focused funds and regulation. They also addressed the growing importance of ESG, diversity and inclusion, and career advancement in the industry.
Distinguished guests at this annual event included the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR, Paul Mo-Po Chan, GBM, GBS, MH, JP; Chairman of Asia Pacific and Head of Real Estate Asia of Blackstone, Christopher Heady; Managing Director & Head of Asia Private Equity of Neuberger Berman, Kent Chen; Managing Partner of TPG Capital Asia, Ganen Sarvananthan; and Founder, Chairman and CEO of NIO, William Li.
During the event, panellists expressed optimism about the Asia market in 2022 despite pandemic-induced challenges and uncertainties in the dynamic market. The past two years have led investors to rethink their strategy and review their portfolio to navigate through the changing economic and political landscape. Moving ahead, GPs believe markets such as India and Japan are at the inflection point for new, critical opportunities in the next couple years. At the same time, technology innovation and digital transformation continue to drive value creation opportunities. Mostly importantly, ESG remains top of mind of the speakers, panelists and delegates, as investors look to up their game and deliver tangible value.
The encouraging feedback from participants again proves that even amid the pandemic, APEF remains an indispensable platform for investment professionals, government representatives and industry peers to meet and discuss the latest trends and issues in the region.
HKVCA would like to thank all attendees, including many who joined from different time zones. Our most sincere appreciation extends also to our generous sponsors, whose substantial contributions and support made this year’s event possible. We look forward to seeing all of you again at APEF next year.