Michael von Schlippe has spent more than three decades building some of Asia’s most respected luxury and lifestyle media brands. As Founder and President of Media Publishares, he oversees a portfolio that includes Vogue Singapore, Robb Report Singapore, Robb Report Malaysia and Robb Report Vietnam, first launched in 2015. His work has consistently focused on connecting influential audiences with the worlds of luxury, business and culture across Southeast Asia.

Kenneth Tan is Editorial Director of Robb Report Malaysia, which he has led since 2014. A seasoned journalist and editor, he previously held senior editorial roles at Men’s Health Malaysia and The Peak. His career spans luxury, business and lifestyle journalism, including interviews with leading global and Malaysian business figures, alongside extensive experience engaging ultra-affluent audience

Bettina von Schlippe brings more than two decades of experience across media, luxury and communications businesses in Europe and Asia, including luxury communications agency RSVP. Having launched Vogue Singapore in 2020, she now leads innovation and business development at Media Publishares. Through Beyond the Boardroom, she works to connect luxury industry leaders with the cultural and commercial forces shaping the future.

Rahat Kapur is a journalist, editor and strategist, leading editorial for Beyond the Boardroom, a platform that explores the forces reshaping luxury industries, brands and consumer behaviour. She brings over 15 years of experience spanning senior editorial roles at Campaign Asia, Esquire Singapore and Buro Singapore, and a consulting background in technology strategy at Accenture and Ernst & Young.

Viona Zhang is Deputy Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks, a leading hospitality real estate consultancy headquartered in Thailand.

With over a decade of experience and a portfolio of 150+ projects across Asia Pacific and Africa, she advises developers and investors on market-led feasibility and strategy for luxury hospitality developments — spanning hotels, branded residences, mixed-use resorts, private islands and wellness retreats. She is a regular speaker at hospitality and real estate forums across the region.

With a PhD in Lighting and the Built Environment (London), a Master’s degree in Architectural Lighting from Germany, and over 20 years of international experience, Dr. Thanh has led ASA’s growth into a multidisciplinary practice across HCMC, Bangkok and Jakarta.

Approved by major global hospitality groups like Marriott, Accor, and Hilton, ASA delivered over 200 projects across hospitality, residential, commercial, cultural and urban developments throughout Asia and beyond.

Hao Vu has been in the luxury and lifestyle media for more than 15 years, spending most of his time working with the world’s most prestigious brands in automotive, watch, whisky and hospitality industries. Additionally, Hao also spent some years as a proffesional journalist at Vietnam News Agency and other business newspapers in the country.

Duan H.M. Tran is an architect, design leader, and Partner at Los Angeles-based KAA Design, where he serves as Design Principal. Drawing on California modernism, Asian traditions, and a deep curiosity about how people inhabit the world, his work explores the relationship between architecture, landscape, culture, and everyday life.

Co-author of Residing with Nature (Rizzoli, 2024), Tran also examines how wellness, technology, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange are reshaping contemporary design and the evolving meaning of luxury.

Bhavya brings over 22 years of experience in strategic planning and sustainable urban development, spanning mixed-use districts, smart cities, infrastructure and large-scale destinations. Formerly Managing Director at Meinhardt, she championed a shift toward carbon-positive urban development.

At WATG, she builds on this expertise across Asia Pacific and beyond, integrating sustainability, wellness and longevity into hospitality and destination design, guided by a conviction to create contextually grounded environments where people and communities can thrive.

French-born Christine Galle-Luczak is the Founder & CEO of Heavens Portfolio, a leading luxury hospitality representation company she established in Singapore in 2005. With more than two decades of experience in Asia’s luxury travel industry, Christine has built Heavens Portfolio into a global business representing around 80 high-end hospitality brands across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia, supported by a team of over 100 sales, PR, marketing and social media experts.

Her career began at Chiva-Som Hua Hin in Thailand, following a background in marketing and advertising in France, and her entrepreneurial vision has since focused on connecting discerning travellers with authentic, culturally enriching and personalised experiences.

A passionate traveller and certified diver, Christine is committed to innovation, sustainability and redefining modern luxury, while balancing her professional pursuits with family life in Singapore.

Ngo Dinh Bao Vi is Managing Director of Truc Chi Vietnam Art, working alongside artist Phan Hai Bang to bring Truc Chi into contemporary life. Bridging artistic vision with strategy and market development, she is building a sustainable cultural ecosystem where Vietnamese identity finds new expression across art, architecture, hospitality and immersive experiences, while creating enduring cultural and commercial value.

Oriol Montal is Regional Vice President, Luxury, Asia Pacific excluding China at Marriott International, overseeing its luxury portfolio across 24 countries and territories.

With over 28 years of hospitality experience, he has held senior leadership roles across Europe and Asia Pacific with The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott and Westin. A graduate of Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Oriol brings extensive expertise in luxury hotel operations, brand strategy, talent development and guest experience.

Jorge Rodriguez is Group Managing Director of Influential Brands Group, advising leading B2B and B2C organisations across Asia on business growth, brand strategy, market intelligence, sustainability and strategic partnerships.

Through Influential Brands, he engages with a community of founders, CEOs and HNWIs, working with global brands including AWS, Deloitte, Rolls-Royce and Bank of Singapore. Previously Market Research Director at Nielsen, Jorge also brings extensive luxury industry experience, having led business development and brand portfolios across Fashion, Watches & Jewellery, and Perfumes & Cosmetics. An experienced speaker and moderator, Jorge has contributed to industry platforms including the TFWA Summit, ESSEC Business School and Google.

Adjunct Professor Dr Catherine Ball is an award-winning futurist, bestselling author and company director working globally at the intersection of emerging technologies, humanitarian needs, education and environmental sustainability.

She advises leading enterprises and philanthropic organisations, including as an XPRIZE Visioneer and member of the Global Brains Trust, while serving on Australia’s Robotics Advisory Council. A passionate advocate for social mobility and equity, Catherine works with leaders, innovators and start-ups to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future. Based between Singapore, London and Sydney, Catherine holds a PhD in Spatial Ecology and a Doctor of Science Honoris Causa from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Thank you

Originally from the UK, Dominic has spent 35 years in branding and design across Asia. His experience spans luxury residential, hospitality and senior living, including 19 Nassim in Singapore, Peninsula Residences Yangon and E&O in Malaysia. Over the past decade in Vietnam, he has helped shape landmark developments including Empire City, Deutsches Haus, The Hallmark and InterContinental Halong Bay Residences, bringing a regional perspective to evolving lifestyles and places.