The Next Generation Experience 2025

Thursday 25 September 2025 @Harbourview Ballroom, Four Seasons Hong Kong

11:00

Registration

11:30

Welcome and Opening Address

Arnaud Tellier, CEO, Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

11:45

A Labour of Passion - In Conversation with Michelle Ong

Michelle Ong, visionary founder and Creative Head of Carnet Jewellery has shaped modern haute joaillerie since 1985 with pieces coveted by Michelle Yeoh, Kate Winslet, and Wendi Murdoch. Beyond design, she is a cultural force in Hong Kong as Founder and Chairman of the First Initiative Foundation, championing arts and education through scholarships and mentorships. In this fireside chat, she reflects on building an enduring luxury brand, cultivating cultural capital, and mobilising philanthropy.

Speakers:

Michelle Ong, Co-founder and Creative Director, Carnet Jewellery & Founder and Chair, First Initiative Foundation

Moderated by:

Lemuel Lee, Head of Wealth Management Hong Kong, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

12:30

The Art of Impact: How Creativity Drives Positive Change

This panel will explore how artists, collectors and foundations are using art as a tool to engage with global challenges, build communities, and shape more sustainable futures. From public art initiatives to socially engaged practices and impact-led collecting, the conversation will spotlight how creativity is increasingly aligned with purpose, influence and systems change.

Panelists:

Amanda Cheung, Managing Director, First Initiative Foundation
Arthur de Villepin, CEO and Founder, Villepin Group
Lewis Cheng, Managing Director, KD Capital
Su Chang, Founder, Su Chang Design Research Office

Moderated by:

Mae Anderson, Head of Philanthropy Services Asia, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

13:30

Lunch and networking

14:30

Living Longer, Living Better: Unlocking Healthspan in the 21st Century

As lifespans extend, the focus is shifting from adding years to improving quality of life. From regenerative medicine and precision diagnostics to wellness, exercise, and social connection, a new longevity economy is emerging, drawing global investment and innovation. This session explores how science, lifestyle, and purpose converge to help us thrive into our 80s, 90s, and beyond — and the opportunities this creates for both impact and returns.

Panelists:

Dr. Candy Chan, General Practitioner, Humansa
Stephanie Poelman, Owner & Managing Director, Pherform Gym
Stephanie Tan, Founder & CEO, NOOCI

Moderated by:

Eleonore Dachicourt, Head of Sustainable & Responsible Investments, Asia, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

15:15

Shared Vision: Leading the Next Chapter

This fireside chat will bring together Rachel and Raquel Sim, daughters of Ron Sim and next-generation leaders at V3 Group to share their perspectives on stepping into leadership within a legacy business. The discussion will explore how they are defining their own paths while stewarding the group’s lifestyle and wellness portfolio, and how they balance continuity with innovation in a changing world.

Panelists:

Rachel Sim, Deputy Managing Director, TWG
Raquel Sim, Global Franchise Manager, Bacha Coffee

Moderated by:

Garth Bregman, Head of Singapore and Southeast Asia, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

14:00

Coffee Break

14:30

Scaling with Purpose: Next-Gen Founders Redefining Growth

This panel will bring together emerging founders who are reshaping industries through sustainable consumer goods and transformative technology. By building ventures that merge profitability with responsibility, they illustrate how innovation and ethical leadership can coexist. The conversation will explore how purpose-driven brands are scaling rapidly, navigating the demands of growth while anchoring themselves in values that resonate with a new generation of consumers and communities.

Panelists:

Natalie Chow, Co-Founder & CEO, KIBO
Queenie Man, Founder & CEO, The Project Futurus
Reeve Kwan, Co-Founder, GOGOX

Moderated by:

Carl Zhang, Head of Strategic Client Solutions, North Asia, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

17:15

Smart Tools for Entrepreneurs: How AI Elevates SMEs

This session highlights how AI is helping small and midsized enterprises operate smarter and deliver value across sectors; from elevating fundraising processes, to personalising education, to automating building operations. Our speakers represent a new wave of entrepreneurs using AI not as a buzzword, but as a practical enabler for efficiency, accessibility, and scale. Expect insights into how tech-first strategies can help SMEs compete and thrive in today’s fast-evolving landscape.

Panelists:

Jonathan Lam, Co-Founder, Butler Asia
Sophiya Chiang, Co-Founder & CTO, Deploy
Tommie Lo, Founder & CEO, Preface

Moderated by:

Alfred Chang, Alternative Investment Specialist, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

18:00

Short Break

18:15

Sotheby’s Presentation – Inside the Global Wine & Spirits Market

In this session, Paul Wong, Head of Wine & Spirits, China at Sotheby’s, will share perspectives from over a decade of record-breaking sales and industry leadership. The discussion will cover trends in high-end wine and spirits, highlights from landmark auctions, and a special introduction to Hospices de Beaune. Blending personal experience with insider knowledge, the session provides a snapshot of how the market has evolved and what the future may hold for discerning collectors.

Speaker:

Paul Wong, Director, Head of Wine & Spirits China, Sotheby’s

Moderated by:

Anton Wong, Head of Segmentation Strategy & Client Acquisition, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

18:45

Closing Remarks followed by drinks and networking

Friday 26 September 2025 - Experiential Visits in Hong Kong

09:30

Family Legacy – Writing Your Own Playbook

@BNP Paribas Office 63/F International Finance Centre, 8 Finance St, Central

Co-hosted by Cherry Ng, Head of Wealth Planning, Asia, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Shirley Pi, Relationship Manager, BNP Paribas Wealth Management