Benett Theseira is a managing director at PGIM Real Estate and head of Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Benett is responsible for the development and implementation of the strategy and oversight of PGIM Real Estate's businesses in Asia Pacific. He is a member of the Global Management Council, the Global Investment Committee, the Asia Pacific Investment Committee and the Valuation Committee. Previously, Benett was head of Southeast Asia, with responsibility for PGIM Real Estate’s businesses in the region. He also chaired the Asia Pacific Investment Committee. Before joining PGIM Real Estate, Benett was the president of MEAG Pacific Star Asia and Pacific Star Capital, where he was responsible for the Investment and Fund Management business in Asia for over six years. During this time, he successfully launched Pacific Star’s €1.2 billion Asia Real Estate Income Fund and led more than US$2.0 billion of real estate transactions across Asia. Prior to this, Benett has spent nine years with the CapitaLand group and held various roles, including managing director Europe and chief corporate and investment officer for the Ascott Group (CapitaLand’s then publicly listed serviced apartment arm). Benett was responsible for driving Ascott's rapid expansion and led over US$2 billion in transactions across Asia-Pacific and Europe. Benett is a Colombo Plan Scholar and started his career with the Singapore government in the Ministry of Law where he held the position of assistant commissioner of lands. Benett holds a bachelor of Surveying Honours degree from the University of Tasmania.

Mr Cheng Hsing Yao is Group Managing Director of GuocoLand Singapore (GuocoLand), the country head of the Singapore business of GuocoLand Limited, which is listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange. GuocoLand is a premier developer of luxury developments such as Leedon Residence, Goodwood Residence and Martin Modern, with a proven track record of building and managing integrated developments such as Guoco Tower – Singapore’s tallest building – and the upcoming Guoco Midtown. He is also a Director of Eco World International, a developer with key investments in London and Australia. Prior to joining GuocoLand, he was with the Singapore public service. There, he held leadership positions at the Centre for Liveable Cities and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), and was involved in projects like the Marina Bay and the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City. Hsing Yao was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Bronze) in 2006. Currently, Hsing Yao is the 1st Vice-President of the Real Estate Developer’s Association of Singapore (REDAS). He is also a board member of National Parks Board and a member of URA’s Design Advisory Committee as well as Heritage and Identity Partnership. In addition, Hsing Yao is an executive committee member of Urban Land Institute (ULI) Singapore and serves as Co-Chair of ULI’s Integrated Development Council. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Newcastle University, United Kingdom and a Master in Design Studies from Harvard University.

Kate is a passionate urbanist and place maker with more than 25 years of international experience working throughout Australia, as well as Asia, Europe and the United States. She is globally respected for her expertise in visioning and positioning city scale precincts, working sensitively with stakeholders and the community to co-create powerful new futures for well-loved places. She has been influential in shaping thinking about the global competitiveness of Australian Cities, their future identity and quality of life. A regular speaker, panellist and conference moderator; Kate is recognised as a thought leader in relation to city-shaping, knowledge and innovation precincts and talent attraction. Kate thrives on collaboration and works effectively in partnership with government, community, non-profit and private sector stakeholders. She has strong experience in conceptualising and delivering complex urban projects: working with a diverse mix of stakeholders to curate a bold and innovative vision for future urban life that will deliver enduring shared value outcomes.

Paul Bennett is Senior Asset Manager at Hongkong Land, a major listed property investment, management and development group. Founded in 1889, the Group owns and manages more than 850,000 sq. m. of prime office and luxury retail property in key Asian cities, principally in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing and Jakarta. Its properties attract the world’s foremost companies and luxury brands. Paul established and leads the Centricity platform on behalf of Hongkong Land. Centricity is an exclusive collection of services for Hongkong Land tenants; the platform is designed as an innovative integrated offering of concierge services and privileges, event space and F&B services connected through an App. Prior to this, Paul was Vice President at JP Morgan, responsible for Asia regional real estate strategy and started his career in the UK Capital Markets team for DTZ Debenham Tie Leung. Paul is a qualified member of and an APC assessor for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Paul holds a Batchelor of Arts from Manchester University, United Kingdom and a Master of Science in Real Estate Investment from CASS Business School, London, United Kingdom.