Financing the Transition: Net Zero in Asia
Asia’s road to net zero was never going to be clean, linear, or ideology-proof. We look at the harder, more useful questions. How the region balances today’s energy realities with tomorrow’s climate goals, where capital is actually moving, and which technologies and financing models are genuinely ready to scale. The session will unpack Asia’s continued […]
Comet Photography
For anyone who loves photography or wants to take it more seriously, this session dives into the exacting, quietly obsessive world of comet photography. Avishek Kumar, a doctor-turned-business owner and avid comet photographer, shares the stories, technical planning and persistence behind each image. Expect a look at timing, scouting, celestial movement, camera settings and the […]
Forum 500: Music by Humans with Druv Kent
What does it really take to make music that moves people? Join singer-songwriter Druv Kent for an evening on craft, influence, and the human connection at the heart of songwriting and performance. From leaving investment banking to build a chart-topping music career across English and Hindi, Druv’s story is as compelling as the songs themselves.
Other Lovers: An Evening with Natalia Rachel
& A collection viewing with Simone Irani Join author Natalia Rachel for an intimate evening around Other Lovers – her debut novel on modern love, heartbreak, healing, and learning to begin again. In conversation with Natasha Damodaran, Publisher at Vogue Singapore, she’ll unpack the stories, emotions and real-life experiences behind the book. Also on preview: “Lover”, a special kimono capsule collection […]
Coming of Age: Shared Intelligence
Join us for the launch of Coming of Age: Shared Intelligence, Steven Yates’ new book on how AI is reshaping the very idea of intelligence itself. As intelligence shifts from something uniquely human to something we now share with machines, this conversation explores what that means for leadership, strategy, trust, decision-making, and the future of work. […]
Startup Fuckups: The Messy Side of Funding
Before successfully closing rounds, there are messy cap tables, bad terms, ghosted investors, near-death cash moments and pitches that bomb. In this first edition of our quarterly Startup Fuckups series, unpack the funding phase. What actually went wrong, the red flags missed, cheques that never landed, and what could be done differently. Hear from founders […]
Trump 2, Year 2, Session 2: The Saga Continues
Just when you thought the plot couldn’t get messier, here we are. Trump’s second year is serving up more trade drama, market nerves, and geopolitical tension than anyone ordered, with Iran on-going and a Trump–Xi summit looming over Asia. Join Steve Okun, Deb Elms, Taimur Baig and Ethan Wu as they cut through the chaos […]
Book Launch with Professor Adam Galinsky
Join Professor Adam Galinsky, TED speaker and Columbia Business School professor, for an evening on leadership, human nature, and the ideas behind his latest book, Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Expect sharp insights on leading yourself and others, followed by a book signing. Moderated by Binan Xu (CBS ’16).
Longevity, Rewritten for Women
Much of today’s longevity conversation is built on male biology: optimisation, performance, and pushing the system harder. But women age differently: hormonally, neurologically, and immunologically. The consequences of ignoring this show up in fertility challenges, burnout, autoimmune conditions, and the health crises surrounding menopause. This intimate panel brings together three clinicians working at the forefront […]
The Art Market Now: New Power, New Hubs
Visiting Singapore, London-based French curator Virginie Puertolas-Syn joins Kevin Cuturi for a fireside conversation on the global art market now. From shifting collector behaviour and Southeast Asia’s growing role to the rise of the Middle East as a serious cultural and commercial hub. Expect sharp insights from a curator, lecturer at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and writer deeply […]