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Introduction: The Age of AI in Real Assets

AI is rapidly becoming embedded across the real assets value chain, reshaping how capital is allocated, assets are managed, and long-term performance is sustained. Rather than replacing human judgement, AI is emerging as a powerful enabler, enhancing decision-making in investment, operations, sustainability, and risk management. The opportunity lies in thoughtful adoption, where technology amplifies expertise ...

AI is rapidly becoming embedded across the real assets value chain, reshaping how capital is allocated, assets are managed, and long-term performance is sustained. Rather than replacing human judgement, AI is emerging as a powerful enabler, enhancing decision-making in investment, operations, sustainability, and risk management. The opportunity lies in thoughtful adoption, where technology amplifies expertise and supports more resilient, data-informed outcomes across Asia Pacific.
Sigrid Zialcita

Sigrid Zialcita

CEO, Asia Pacific Real Assets Association

Sigrid is the CEO of APREA. Based in Singapore, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, initiatives and operations of the association across Asia Pacific. Under her leadership, APREA repositioned to an industry trade group focusing on real estate and infrastructure.

Prior to APREA, she served as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Research and Advisory Services of Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) from 2010 through 2018, where she was responsible for research, thought leadership, strategy formulation and client management.

A recognized expert in global economic, public policy and real estate issues, Sigrid is a frequent speaker at industry events. Her commentary on commercial and residential real estate markets is also regularly featured in a wide array of global publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, New York Times and Reuters. Additionally, she has made several television appearances on financial networks and radio such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, National Public Radio and Channel News Asia.