The Asia-Pacific region represents both one of the greatest opportunities and the most complex challenges for British luxury brands today. Success in APAC requires deep market knowledge, cultural intelligence, trusted partners and strategies tailored to the distinct character of each territory.
Walpole’s APAC Forum – in association with InvestHK and TONG Global – brings together the expertise, insights, and strategic thinking that British luxury brands need to navigate this dynamic region.
Taking place at The Peninsula London and developed in partnership with InvestHK and TONG Global, this half-day event will explore market performance, evolving customer behaviours, and the marketing strategies that truly resonate across the region. Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and conversations, the Forum will share the latest developments across the region and strategies for success.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Fiona Bae, Founder, fionabae
- Jodie Blake, Chief Marketing Officer, Manolo Blahnik
- Rolf Buehlmann, Managing Director, The Peninsula London
- Sylvie Freund-Pickavance, Global Strategy and Business Development Director, The Bicester Collection
- Yameng Gao, Chinese Social Media Influencer
- Yoojin Kwak Choi, Project Curator: Korea Exhibition, British Museum
- Rosana Lai, Contributing Editor – Fashion and Travel, Tatler Asia
- Jenny Lo, Managing Partner – Shanghai, FINN Partners
- Mario Ortelli, Managing Partner, Ortelli & Co
- Jocasta Pana, Client and Private Services Director, Harrods
- Jack Porteous, Commercial Director, TONG Global
- Davin Reid-Montanaro, Director of Data and Analytics, Agility Research & Strategy
- Chloé Reuter, Founder, Reuter Ventures
- Clare Schifano, Chief Marketing Officer, Vispring
- Jacques Stern, Senior Advisor Shift4, Former President and CEO of Global Blue
- Xuan Wang, Managing Partner, TONG Global
- Sindy Wong, Head of Consumer and Hospitality, Invest HK
Tickets priced at £175 (plus VAT and fees) for members, £225 (plus VAT and fees) for non-members
