MIT Asia Real Estate Initiative: Launch of Tokyo Hub
and First Program

The Asia Real Estate Initiative (AREI), led by the MIT Center for Real Estate, is pleased to announce the establishment of its new Tokyo Hub. HyStat Co., Ltd. is serving as an operational partner for this event.

About the Asia Real Estate Initiative (AREI)

AREI is a platform that brings together leaders from industry, government, entrepreneurship, investment, and the academic community to address practical challenges related to real estate and cities in Asia. By fostering cross-sector collaboration and dialogue, and by promoting knowledge sharing and research activities, AREI aims to contribute to the sustainable development of the urban and real estate sectors.

At the Tokyo Hub, AREI will focus on themes such as sustainability in real estate and construction, innovation & technology, and urban dynamism. The Hub will host educational programs delivered by MIT faculty and lecturers, public events and seminars, and disseminate research findings.

First Program at the Tokyo Hub

As the inaugural program of the Tokyo Hub, AREI will host a special seminar on innovation & technology trends in the real estate and construction sectors, featuring Steve Weikal, Industry Chair at the MIT Center for Real Estate, Jay Shah, Founder of Kaizen AI, and Prasan Kale, Co-Founder & CEO of Outcome, as guest speakers.

Date & Time
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
(A networking session will follow the main program)
Theme
Innovation & Technology Trends in the Real Estate and Construction Sectors
Speakers
Interviewer: Steve Weikal (Industry Chair, MIT Center for Real Estate; Real Estate Transformation Lab)

Guest: Jay Shah (Founder, Kaizen AI)
    Prasan Kale (Co-Founder & CEO, Outcome)
Venue
Global Business Hub Tokyo
Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube 3F
1-9-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Language
English
Participation Fee
¥20,000 (including tax)
Organizer
MIT Asia Real Estate Initiative
Operational Partner
HyStat Co., Ltd.
Sponsors
RMTrust Inc.The Proptech ConnectionHyStat

For registration and further event details, please visit the dedicated event page below.

Registration and details available here

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