25 June 2025
The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok
09:00 - 09:30 30m
Summit Stage
Welcome Coffee & Registration
09:30 - 10:30 1h
Summit Stage
Speed Networking
Facilitated networking session to connect developers, investors, and operators.
10:30 - 10:40 10m
Summit Stage
Opening Remarks
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO
The Bench
Bill Barnett
Managing Director
C9 Hotelworks
10:40 - 11:10 30m
Summit Stage
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
11:10 - 11:25 15m
Summit Stage
TenX Leadership Talk - State of the Industry
Jeff Tisdall
Chief Business Officer, Accor One Living
Accor
11:25 - 11:55 30m
Summit Stage
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
Riyan Itani
Founder
Global Branded Residences
Bill Barnett
Managing Director
C9 Hotelworks
11:55 - 12:40 45m
Summit Stage
Hospitality Brands & Their Branded Residence Strategies
Exploring how leading hotel brands are structuring and expanding their residential offerings.
Moderator
Ananth Ramchandran
Head of Advisor and Strategic Transactions, Hotels & Hospitality Asia
CBRE
In conversation with
Alexandra Yao
Vice President Global Branded Residences
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Penny Trinh
Vice President, Mixed-Use Development, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China)
Marriott International
James Price
Vice President Residential
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Noel Merainer
Vice President, Development – Asia Pacific
Rosewood Hotel Group
12:40 - 14:00 1h 20m
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:40 40m
Summit Stage
Spotlight on Vietnam
Moderator
Catherine Edwards
Chief Growth Officer
QUO
In conversation with
Mauro Gasparotti
Senior Director
Savills Hotels – Asia Pacific
Michael Piro
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Indochina Capital Corporation
14:40 - 15:10 30m
Summit Stage
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.
Richard Stevens
Group CEO
Sectorlight
Lindsay McGinn
Global Vice President, Residential Marketing
Accor
Jenny Naylor
Managing Director Advisory
Brand Atlas
15:00 - 15:40 40m
Future Stage
Branded Residences Contracting – The New World of Agreement
Key legal and contractual considerations in structuring branded residence agreements
Moderator
Charles Blocker
Founder and CEO
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
15:10 - 15:50 40m
Summit Stage
Japan Spotlights
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.
15:50 - 16:00 10m
Coffee Break
16:00 - 16:40 40m
Summit Stage
Beyond Hospitality: How Fashion, Food & Automotive Brands are Shaping Branded Residences
Moderator
Anthony Moulton
Fonder & Managing Director
Brand & Co.
In conversation with
Gianfranco Bianchi
General Manager Asia-Pacific
The One Atelier
Ingo Schweder
Founder & CEO, GOCO Hospitality
Managing Director, Horwath HTL Health & Wellness
16:00 - 16:40 40m
Future Stage
Loyalty Beyond Stays: Creating Lifetime Value for Branded Residence Owners
Explore how loyalty programs can be leveraged to enhance customer retention and satisfaction.
16:40 - 17:20 40m
Summit Stage
The Role of Design in Elevating Branded Residences
How architecture, interior design, and sustainability are shaping the future of luxury living
Patricia Ho Douven
Principal
White Jacket PTE LTD
Martin Palleros
Director
Tierra Design
Yih Hsiu Yeo
Director
SCSY Studio
17:20 - 17:30 10m
Summit Stage
Closing Remarks
18:30 - 20:30 2h
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 17:40.
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.