Welcome Coffee & Registration

Speed Networking

Facilitated networking session to connect developers, investors, and operators.

Opening Remarks

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

Bill Barnett

Managing Director
C9 Hotelworks

A Founder’s Perspective on the Evolution of Branded Residences

Insights from a pioneer in branded residences, discussing growth, challenges, and the future of the industry

Moderator

David Johnson

Chief Executive Officer
Delivering Asia

In conversation with

Ho Kwon Ping

Founder and Executive Chairman
Banyan Group

TenX Leadership Talk - State of the Industry

Jeff Tisdall

Chief Business Officer
Accor One Living

Global Branded Residences Market Update – Data & Insights

A comprehensive look at branded residences worldwide, including Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, covering market size, trends, and investor perspectives

Bill Barnett

Managing Director
C9 Hotelworks

Riyan Itani

Director & Founder
Global Branded Residences

Emcee Welcome

Naureen Ahmed

Founder
Inspiring Women in Hospitality

Hospitality Brands & Their Branded Residence Strategies

Exploring how leading hotel brands are structuring and expanding their residential offerings.

Moderator

Ananth Ramchandran

Head of Advisory and Strategic Transactions, Hotels & Hospitality Asia
CBRE

In conversation with

Alexandra Yao

Vice President Global Branded Residences
IHG Hotels & Resorts

James Price

Senior Vice President, Residential
Four Seasons

Noel Merainer

Vice President, Development - Asia-Pacific
Rosewood Hotel Group

Lessons Learned: A Developer’s Perspective on Branded Residences

Penny Trinh

Vice President, Mixed-Use Development, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China)
Marriott International

Sudeep Bhatt

Director – Strategy
Whiteland Corporation

Networking Lunch

Spotlight on Vietnam

Moderator

Catherine Edwards

Chief Growth Officer
QUO

In conversation with

Mauro Gasparotti

Senior Director
Savills Hotels – Asia Pacific

Michael Paul Piro

Co-Chief Executive Officer
Indochina Capital

Saowarin Chanprakaisi

Vice President, Business Development
The Ascott Limited

Denise Thi

Chief Marketing Officer
Masterise Group

Selling Branded Residences – Cognitive Marketing and the Power of Brand Essence

How it’s vital to understand who you’re really talking to, how they behave, where the exist in the physical and virtual worlds, and what they need.

Moderator

Richard Stevens

Group CEO
Sectorlight

In conversation with

Lindsay McGinn

Global Vice President, Residential Marketing
Accor

Jenny Naylor

Managing Director Advisory
Brand Atlas

Branded Residences Contracting – The New World of Agreement

Key legal and contractual considerations in structuring branded residence agreements

Moderator

Charles Blocker

Chief Executive Officer
IC Partners Limited

In conversation with

Lada Shelkovnikova

Partner, Hotels & Hospitality
Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Benjamin Allan Hirasawa

Founder and Managing Partner
BH2I

Tananan Thammakiat

Partner
Chandler Mori Hamada Limited

Spotlight on Japan

Moderator

Eric Levy

Managing Director
Tourism Solutions International

In conversation with

Yukihiko Ito

Chief Executive Officer
GOYOH

Viona Zhang

Deputy Managing Director
C9 Hotelworks

Hiroyuki Kiuchi

Chief Operating Officer
List Development Co.

Coffee Break

Beyond Hospitality: How Fashion, Automotive Brands and Private Clubs are Shaping Branded Residences

Moderator

Anthony Moulton

Founder & Managing Director
Brand & Co

In conversation with

Gianfranco Bianchi

General Manager Asia Pacific
The One Atelier

Ingo Schweder

Founder and CEO
GOCO Hospitality

Shafi Syed

Global Head Development and Acquisitions
Equinox Hotels

Loyalty Beyond Stays: Creating Lifetime Value for Branded Residence Owners

Explore how loyalty programs can be leveraged to enhance customer retention and satisfaction.

Moderator

Scott Antel

Founder
Scott's Fz

In conversation with

Lachlan de Morton

Vice President Accor One Living
Accor

Florian Wupperfeld

Destination Branding & Placemaking
LCD Ventures

Philip Schaetz

Founder & Managing Director
CUBE

Emma Smithson

Senior Regional Director of Residential Operations, Asia Pacific
Marriott International

The Role of Design in Elevating Branded Residences

How architecture, interior design, and sustainability are shaping the future of luxury living

Moderator

Christian Pucher

Managing Director Development South East Asia
Hilton

In conversation with

Martin Palleros

Director
Tierra Design

Patricia Ho Douven

Principal
White Jacket PTE LTD

Yih Hsiu Yeo

Director
SCSY Studio

What Does Luxury Mean in Asia – A Branded Residences Perspective

Moderator: Riyan Itani, Founder, Global Branded Residences

Riyan Itani

Director & Founder
Global Branded Residences

Omar Romero

Chief Development & Luxury Officer
Minor Hotel Group Limited

Closing Remarks

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

VIP Networking Reception at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel

Hop onto the electric Tuk-Tuks parked outside for a fun, sustainable ride through the streets as we head to the evening reception in true Bangkok style - Tuk-Tuks start leaving at 18:00.

Hosted by Minor Hotels, the reception takes place at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel - a stunning blend of Siamese architecture, tropical gardens, and elegant interiors. Experience Bangkok’s vibrant spirit and Anantara’s signature hospitality as you network with industry leaders in a relaxed, laid-back setting.