BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia will host its annual Asia next generation event in Hong Kong to take global delegates on a unique networking and learning journey, helping to redefine future business and investment possibilities from one of Asia’s most vibrant cities.

Global BNP Paribas experts and external speakers will share insights into the way technology can address market or societal issues, as well as new investment areas such as MedTech and FinTech.

Our programme will dive into the world of social investments and explore the importance of pursuing profits with purpose amongst family business entrepreneurs.

This year’s three-day programme will go beyond workshops and keynotes and extend to visits to firms driving technological change in the “Greater Bay Area” (dubbed the Silicon Valley of Asia).

Close to 40 young heirs from 7 Asian markets gathered in Hong Kong at NextGen Asia Program 2018 for 3 days of stimulating sessions by leading speakers and BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia experts.

Co-hosted and curated by Helene Li, Head of Strategic Planning, Brand & Communications, APAC and Anton Wong, Head of Key Client Group, APAC, NextGen Asia Program 2018 broadened the discussion beyond the three pillars of family business, entrepreneurialism and social good to include impact investing, tech disruption and the transformational role of techology.  Discover the insights shared by over 20 power speakers.

Peer sharing and thought leadership discussions that help participants to explore challenges around 3 key pillars: family business, entrepreneurship and social engagement

2017 marked the 10th anniversary of the NextGen program in Asia. This year's program was based on three pillars: purpose-led businesses, family business legacy and entrepreneurial spirit.

Sixteen high-powered speakers joined the different sessions and interactive panel discussions, delving into topics ranging from social investments to impact investing, growth hacking to unlocking entrepreneurial mindsets.

Helene Li, Head of Strategic Planning, Brand & Communications, APAC and Anton Wong, Head of Key Client Group, APAC, co-curators of the Asia program, share insights into putting together a successful NextGen Program for our clients: