Asia's biggest self storage event of the year!
Industry leaders share expertise, release the results of original research and market data, connect with investors and show YOU how to make more money at your business!
Register now to join the Expo.
FOR SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES, CONTACT:
Andrew Work
Executive Director
T: +852 2919 0315
2020 Programme
Day 1 : 11 November 2020
9am-12:30pm
10am-4pm
1pm-5pm
6pm-8:30pm
SSAA Board Meeting
Board members only | Formal | Conference hotel level 4 Hummingbird Room
Pre-Expo Seminar
Anyone interested in self storage industry (Extra ticket purchase required) | Formal | Conference hotel level 4 Nightingale Room
Universal Storage Containers presents: Facility Bus Tour
All types of tickets | Smart Casual | Gather at the conference hotel lobby
This year, we are visiting LOCK+STORE and StoreFriendly centres.
PTI Security Systems presents: Welcoming Cocktail
Premium and Premium Experience tickets | Smart Casual | Storefriendly Event Space!
Meet the power players in storage over drinks at your first day at Self Storage Expo Asia!
Day 2 : 12 November 2020
8am
9am
9:20am
9:35am
10am
10:40am
11:20am
12noon
12:30pm
2pm
2:30am
3:10am
3:40pm
4pm
4:20pm
4:50pm
6pm-8:30pm
Self Storage Expo Asia Registration Start
All types of tickets | Formal | Conference hotel level 2 Waterfront Ballroom
Meet cutting edge suppliers and self storage operators over coffee before the conference opens.
Conference opening
Don't be late for the legendary SS Expo Asia opening! Regulars know it is not to be missed.
Speech from the Chair
Helen Ng | Chair of SSAA and CEO of General Storage Company
Special Speaking
TBA
Keynote Speaker
Vincent Phang | CEO of Singapore Post
Self Storage Powering the New Economy
You think you know the storage business? The world and the industry have been transformed in the past year. Client expectations and the client mix is shifting in every market in Asia. Hear from the most agile players adapting to the new reality through use of new technolgies and new business practices.
Contactless Storage
Storage in Asia was never about hugs and kisses, but now clients around the world are demanding completely contactless storage from self storage and valet storage alike. If you are not able to book, collect, provide access and security using contactless technology, you may be left behind.
Group Photo & Lunch Networking
R6 Sitelink presents: Special Lunch Session
Michael Dogger | CEO of Sitelink
Software is the crucial driver of decision making, yield management, and customer acquisition and service to ensure you deliver results to the bottom line. Fine dining and deep learning happen at the R6 Sitelink lunch.
TBA Keynote
TBA
Tough Times: Managing Through Adversity
If 2020 is the first downturn you've seen in the industry, don't worry - we've got you covered. Both old secrets of the biz and new tech for cost saving and customer acquisition are going to get you through 2021 and beyond.
Afternoon Coffee Break
Regional Reports
North Asia - Japan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and more.
Regional Reports Part II
South East Asia, India, the Middle East and more.
TBA Panel
Keep checking for updates as we bring new speakers online.
Conference Closing
Pop a cork and celebrate the industry over drinks with friends new and old.
Adigma Asia presents: Celebration Dinner
Premium and Premium Experience ticket holders | Smart Casual | Conference hotel level 2 Riverfront Ballroom
It's always epic good times and entertainment at the Expo Celebration Dinner brought to you by Adigma Asia
Day 3 : 13 November 2020
8am
9:15am
9:30am
9:35am
10:15am
11am
12:30pm
2pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4pm
4:30pm
5pm
6pm-8:30pm
Investors Forum Registration Start
All types of tickets | Formal | Conference hotel level 2 Waterfront Ballroom
Singapore and Asia's real estate investment community join the self storage industry for early coffee before starting a big deal of learning about making deals and earning returns in self storage.
Forum Opening
We set the stage for a full day of investment intelligence, networking and deal making.
TBA Keynote
TBA
Industry Data! SSAA Survey Results
Bob Tan | JLL
The Investor's Favourite: The Association's annual survey collects key operational and investment data and anonymises it for safe sharing. Jones Lang Lasalle is our partner conducting the survey and analysing the results. This is the data everyone wants and the Investors Forum is the place to get it.
REITS Across Asia and Around the World
America's first mixed self storage REIT listed on the SGX last year. Investors in Asia have been quietly looking into storage REITS. Could Singapore, Asia's king of REITs, become the next destination for storage REITs?
Deal Flow Presentations
Investors have a chance to have a look at real self storage operations and examine the returns they may make possible.
Industry Awards Lunch
The first event Industry Awards! Details to follow!
Funding for Smaller Operators: The Agglomeration Model
Callum Laing, CEO, MBH Corporation
If your self storage business isn't ready to list but you want it to access public money markets, the agglomeration model may be for you. The best-selling author and pioneer of the agglomeration model shows how smaller, profitable companies can scale their business using the public markets while avoiding the high costs and without losing control.
Leasehold v Freehold in Asia
Self storage is a service business - and a real estate venture. Leasehold v freehold has a profound impact on the business model and how investors achieve returns. Hear from experienced players who have put money into great deals - and gotten it out again.
Afternoon Coffee Break
Case Studies in Storage Investment
Investors and operators take the stage to look at their role in real deals, how they approached them, and how the returns are being delivered.
In Investor's Story
A global investor shares his experience and his insights are where the best deals are to be had in the 2020's.
Picks and Shovels: Investing in the Suppliers
Making money on storage is one thing. But a lot of great businesses are supplying the industry. For those interested, storage investment can be tech investment too. Beyond locks, supplying storage is a high tech industry.
TBA Panel Topic
The SSAA brings the Investor Forum to a rousing close with real estate giants sharing their contrasting visions for the best investments in the biz.
Conference Closing
Now's the time to get some networking in with the deal makers over drinks at the Grand Copthorne.
Storefriendly presents: Experience Night
The Storage industry invites a select few to join them on a secret adventure in the Merlion city.