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Moderator Panelist

Mr. Michael Piro

Co-Chief Executive Officer Indochina Capital

Michael Piro is one of Vietnam’s leading real estate professionals, who brings nearly 20 years to his role as Indochina Capital’s CEO and Wink Hotel’s Co-Founder and CEO. Michael has directly overseen transactions across a variety of sectors with a value of more than $1 billion, while also being actively involved in the planning and development of over US$2 billion worth of high-end real estate in Vietnam. One of Michael’s key assets is his extensive knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry in Vietnam. He was instrumental in the structuring and launch of Vietnam’s first branded residences including The Four Seasons Nam Hai Residences in Hoi An, Six Senses Con Dao Residences and the Hyatt Regency Danang Residences. As a leader and pioneer in the hospitality/branded residences sector, Michael went on to play a key role in the development consultancy of such condotel projects such as Intercontinental Phu Quoc, Fusion Suites Danang, and several other notable mixed-use developments. As an industry thought leader in development, hospitality, and M&A advisory, Michael has been invited to speak in numerous events in Vietnam as well as in other countries in the region including Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. Michael is a chartered surveyor who holds a degree in Urban Land Economics from the University of British Columbia and a diploma of Technology with a major in Commercial Real Estate from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Speaking at

Tue 19 Nov 1:10 PM — 1:50 PM (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta Hilton Saigon, Saigon Ballroom, Level 5

Opening Panel Discussion: Market Outlook – Turning Vietnam into an Urban Powerhouse

Vietnam, as an example of the strengths and bright prospects across Southeast Asia’s economies, has an exciting future. Economic growth continues to gather pace, driven by a rebound in manufactured exports and tourism, and recovering consumption and business investment. This panel will explore the key drivers of this robust and promising outlook. It will look at how Vietnam can leverage regional cooperation to maintain this momentum, with a particular focus on the emerging opportunities for urban planners, designers, developers and investors. We will also identify the priorities to make Vietnamese cities examples of prosperous, inclusive and sustainable living.
Wed 20 Nov 2:30 PM — 5:30 PM (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta Hilton Saigon, Saigon Ballroom, Level 5

Roundtable Discussion: Economy & Capital Markets Table 2 – Attracting New Investment

What are the considerations and opportunities around using sustainable financing as an opportunity to attract investment to a city?