REITs Symposium 2026: Inside Singapore’s Premier REIT Investment Event
Singapore’s REIT investing community came together in force on 23 May 2026, as REITs Symposium 2026 drew a packed crowd to Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Jointly organised by ShareInvestor, InvestingNote and REITAS, the event is recognised as one of Singapore’s leading REIT-focused investment gatherings, bringing together more than 30 distinguished speakers across 18 sessions covering equity markets, REIT fundamentals, macroeconomic trends, and the latest market insights.
The timing could not have been more relevant. As global markets continue to navigate uncertainty, interest rate expectations remain in flux, and the macroeconomic landscape continues to evolve, income-focused investors are seeking greater clarity on the opportunities and challenges ahead. Against this backdrop, REITs have remained an attractive asset class, valued for their consistent income distributions and potential for long-term total returns. Through insightful discussions led by REIT CEOs, industry analysts, and market strategists, attendees gained practical perspectives on the evolving real estate landscape, interest rate trends, property sector dynamics, and the factors likely to shape REIT performance in the coming year.
For those who missed the event, or would like to revisit the highlights, here are three Investor-One articles capturing the key discussions and insights from REITs Symposium 2026.
Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Executive Officer of AlphaInvest Holdings, the organiser of REITs Symposium.
1. REITs Symposium Draws Strong Retail Investor Turnout, Strengthening Singapore’s Position as a Leading REIT Investment Hub
This article recaps the day’s highlights, from the strong turnout of retail investors to the broad participation of REIT managers, market professionals, fintech platforms, and investor education partners. It also explores how the symposium continues to strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading regional hub for REIT investing.
Welcome Speech by REITs Symposium 2026’s Guest-of-Honour, Mr Paul Tham, Group Chief Financial Officer of CapitaLand Investment Limited.
2. Beyond Yield: What Investors Can Learn from REITs Symposium 2026
Dividend yield is only part of the story. This article explores why investors should take a more holistic view of REITs, featuring insights from Mr Paul Tham, Group Chief Financial Officer of CapitaLand Investment Limited, on the importance of scale, asset quality, management quality, capital allocation, and total returns in building a resilient investment portfolio.
Read more: Beyond Yield: What Investors Can Learn from REITs Symposium 2026- Investor-One
Mr Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at Singapore Exchange (SGX Group)
3. S-REITs: Scale & Income in Focus at REITs Symposium 2026
This article features insights from Mr Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at Singapore Exchange (SGX Group), on market trends and how investors can better position themselves in an evolving investment landscape.
Read more: S REITs: Scale & Income in Focus at REITs Symposium 2026- Investor-One