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08:30 Registration

Registration, Networking and one-on-one meetings

09:55 Welcome

Welcome and opening remarks.

10:00 Singapore’s Rise as a Family Office Hub Post-COVID

• Regulatory incentives driving Singapore’s family office ecosystem: Explore tax exemptions,
  fund structures, and residency perks attracting global investors.
• Wealth migration trends in APAC: Singapore’s political stability and connectivity as key post-pandemic advantages.
• Building multi-generational wealth in Singapore’s evolving landscape: How family offices are
  leveraging local expertise to navigate complex legacy planning.
• Competition and collaboration with Hong Kong and other hubs: Singapore’s positioning
  amid rising interest in Dubai and renewed efforts by Hong Kong.

Moderator: Mohamed Badr, Alea Global Group, Kuwait

Panelists:
Eric SayWei Neo, PBS, Board Director, Medway Investments, Singapore
Dr Kimmis Pun, Managing Director, Asia Green Family Office, Singapore
Veiverne Yuen, Founding Partners, Blauwpark Partners, Singapore
Nicholas Chew, Portfolio Manager, Single Family Office, Indonesia
David Chong, Chairman & CEO, Portcullis Group, Singapore

10:50 Wealth Management & Preservation: Safeguarding Legacy in a Volatile World

• Multi-generational wealth strategies tailored for APAC families: Succession planning and
  governance models suited to regional family dynamics.
• Inflation and currency risks: Tools like hard assets and diversified portfolios to preserve
  purchasing power.
• The rise of digital assets in wealth management: The role of cryptocurrencies and blockchain
  in modern preservation strategies.
• Philanthropy and impact: How family offices are aligning their wealth with social and
  environmental priorities.

Moderator: Mohamed Badr, Alea Global Group, Kuwait

Panelists:
Jonathan Fein, Director, Treis Group, Singapore
Angel Chia, Executive Director, Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy, Hong Kong
Yogiraj Nadgauda, COO & Co-head of Investments, Lazara Capital, Singapore

11:25 Networking Break

Morning networking coffee break.

12:00 Capital Flows into Asia: Unlocking Regional Growth Potential

• Asia as the new investment frontier for global capital: The region’s rapid economic growth
  and its appeal to family offices post-COVID.
• Navigating regulatory landscapes across key Asian markets: Strategies for compliance and
  risk mitigation in diverse jurisdictions like China and Indonesia.
• Why Asia now?: The impact of deglobalization and diversification trends on capital
  movement into Asia.
• Sectoral hotspots: Opportunities in manufacturing, renewable energy, and digital
  infrastructure across the region. 

Moderator: Mohamed Badr, Alea Global Group, Kuwait

Panelists:
Noor Quek, CEO & FOUNDER, NQ International, Singapore
Mark Niu, Chief Strategy Office, YY Group Holding, Singapore
Ibaham Math-ly-roun, Founder & Managing Director, IMVISORY, Singapore

12:35 The Future of Food: Building Family Legacy Beyond Wealth

Presentation by Anthony Siau, Chairperson of Kairos Capital Group, Singapore

12:55 The next big thing

Our pick of the best investment opportunities for the next 6 months.

13:15 Networking Lunch

A chance to meet and discuss the morning’s sessions over lunch. 

14:30 A spotlight on Asia’s incoming economic trends

• Assessing Asia’s economic rebound, growth sectors, and lessons learned from navigating
  global disruptions.
• Exploring how digital transformation, fintech, and mobile technologies are driving economic
  growth across the continent.
• Understanding macroeconomic challenges such as inflation, exchange rate volatility, and the
  impact of monetary policy on investment decisions.

Moderator: Mohamed Badr, Alea Global Group, Kuwait

Panelists:
Stephen Ong, Chief Investment Officer, OPN Capital & Cofounder – Vault22, Malaysia & UAE
Helen Wong, CEO, LAPIS Global Limited, Hong Kong
Leo Lum, Investment Manager, Khattar Holdings, Singapore
Thu Nguyen, Director, Index Partners, Vietnam

15:20 Liquid Assets: Strategies for Flexibility and Growth in 2025

• Cash management in volatile markets: How family offices are maintaining liquidity while
  maximizing returns in uncertain times.
• Beyond traditional asset classes: Opportunities in ETFs, REITs, and gold as adaptable, high-
  liquidity options.
• Impact of interest rates on fixed-income and liquid investments: How rising rates are
  reshaping strategies for bonds and other liquid assets.
• APAC-specific liquidity opportunities in emerging markets: Short-term investment options
  in rapidly growing economies like Vietnam and the Philippines

Moderator: Mohamed Badr, Alea Global Group, Kuwait

Panelists:
Kunal Chowdhry, CEO, Apollo Singapore Investments, Singapore
Arun Sarda, VP Investments, Nadathur Family Office, Singapore
Harsh Kr Dhanuka, CIO, Ncubate Capital Partners, SAR Group Family Office, India

15:55 Real Estate Investment Trends in APAC: Opportunities and Risks

• Emerging APAC property markets post-pandemic: Explore booming cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta, driven by urbanization and foreign interest.
• Sustainability in real estate: How family offices can future-proof portfolios with green building investments.
• Impact of rising interest rates on real estate returns: Analyze strategies to mitigate risks in a high-rate environment, including APAC-specific challenges.
• Mixed-use and co-living developments: Examine innovative asset classes gaining traction in the region among younger demographics.

Moderator: Mohamed Badr, Alea Global Group, Kuwait

Panelist:
Russell Wee, Director, Jean Yip, Singapore

16:15 Open Discussion: Plan for success with your succession plans

• Making the most of all available talent and enthusiasm within your family office
• Prioritizing personal development alongside professional development – how and why
• Success stories and cautionary tales to help inform your succession plans

16:40 Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks For the summit.

18:30 Reception at The ROOF Level 9

A chance to network in an informal setting and discuss the day’s events.

08:30 Registration

Registration, Networking and one-on-one meetings

09:55 Welcome

Welcome and opening remarks.

10:00 Private Equity & Venture Capital: Driving Growth in APAC

• Opportunities in APAC’s unicorn ecosystem 2025: Thriving sectors like fintech, health tech,
  and green tech reshaping the region.
• Navigating valuation challenges amid global economic uncertainties: Strategies for family
  offices to identify undervalued opportunities in PE and VC.
• The rise of impact investing in venture capital: How family offices are aligning investments
  with ESG goals while generating returns.
• Cross-border investment strategies: The role of partnerships in accessing emerging hubs like
  India and Southeast Asia.

Moderator: Mohamed Badr, Alea Global Group, Kuwait

Panelists:
Cynthia Handriani Wijaya, Chief Corporate Officer, Daya Selaras Group, Indonesia
Navjeewan Khosla, Novo Holdings Asia Partner, Singapore
Ng Yi-Xian, Group CEO, EtonHouse International Education Group, Singapore
Shiraz Poonevala, Director Investment, G.P. Group, Thailand
Rei Murakami, Founding Partner, Kadan Capital, Singapore

10:50 Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Impacts on APAC Investment Strategies

• US-China tensions: How trade disputes and technology decoupling affect APAC
  opportunities.
• Russia’s global role: How geopolitical instability is reshaping energy investments and supply
  chains.
• ASEAN’s strategic neutrality amid geopolitical rivalries: How Southeast Asia benefits from
  being a neutral ground for global trade and investment.
• Mitigating risks in a fragmented global order: Diversification and hedging strategies to
  navigate uncertain geopolitical dynamics.

Moderator: Mohamed Badr, Alea Global Group, Kuwait

Panelists:
Sonakshi Agarwal, Portfolio Manager, Scan Holdings Family Office, India
Maxwell Nee, Chairman of Family Office Insider, Renewable Energy CEO, Australia
Nitin Shakdher, Founder & CEO, Green Capital, India & UK

11:30 Presentation: Digital Assets

Presentation by Lixia Zhu, Principal, 76Columbus Family Investment, UAE

11:50 Networking Break

Morning networking coffee break.

12:30 Startups in Family Office Portfolios: Risk and Reward

• Why startups are reshaping family office investment strategies: How high-growth sectors like
  AI, biotech, and fintech are attracting family capital.
• APAC’s thriving startup ecosystems: Regional hubs like Singapore, Bangalore, and Jakarta as
  key startup destinations.
• Balancing risk and return in startup investments: Due diligence processes and strategies for
  mitigating high failure rates.
• Collaboration with VCs and accelerators for better deal flow: How partnerships can give
  family offices access to exclusive, high-potential ventures.

Moderator: Damien Lim, Chief Investment Officer, Mojo Partners, Singapore

Panelists:
Anoop Tulsyan, Group CFO, Ashok Goel Family Office, Mumbai LP, India
Apurva Shah, COO, Head of Family Office (B2V Ventures), India
Timothy Wu, Portfolio Manager, OUE Capital, Singapore
Nao Murakami, Founder & General Partner, Incubate Fund Asia, India

13:10 Digital Assets: The Future of Wealth in Family Portfolios

• The evolution of cryptocurrencies: How family offices are incorporating Bitcoin, Ethereum,
  and stablecoins into long-term strategies.
• Trump’s new digital currency and what it means for business in and with the USA
• Navigating regulatory frameworks for digital assets in Asia: Key jurisdictions like Singapore
  and Hong Kong as hubs for compliant digital asset investment.
• The rise of Web3 and DeFi: How decentralized finance and blockchain technology are
  transforming wealth management.

Moderator: Mohamed Badr, Alea Global Group, Kuwait

Panelist:
Shreyas Slater Chityala, Principal, Vedas FO, USA & Asia
Eddie Hui, Chief Operating Officer & Co-President, MetaComp, Singapore

13:30 Networking Lunch

A chance to meet and discuss the morning’s sessions over lunch. 

15:00 Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks For the summit.