Rana Wehbe Watson, Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia

The pandemic tested the entrepreneurial skills of many established business leaders. The best did their best: adapt, pivot and transform. All the classic questions for entrepreneurs remain: How to build big and stay big. How to keep innovating and disrupting your own company—and block emerging threats from rivals or startups. On this panel, established entrepreneurs will discuss strategies on getting it done.

Moderated by Diane Brady, Assistant Managing Editor, Forbes Media

Confirmed speakers:
Serge Pun, Executive Chairman, Yoma Group of Companies
Shayan F Rahman, CEO, Beximco Group
Wendy Yap, Founder, President Director and CEO, Nippon Indosari Corpindo

Venture capitalists are a driving force of creative destruction, and for their risk can come rewards of 5X, 10X, or more. In a volatile world looking for a way forward, where is the smart money going? Which regions or industries can sire the next unicorns? How does Asia figure in VCs’ plans? And is ESG entering into the investment thesis? What are the big trends—and possible black swans—set to drive investments in coming months? This panel of leading VCs will venture their opinions.

Moderated by Rich Karlgaard, Futurist and Editor-at-Large, Forbes Media

Confirmed speakers:
Jenny Lee, Managing Partner, GGV Capital
Nisa Leung, Managing Partner, Qiming Venture Partners
Eduardo Saverin, Cofounder and Managing Partner, B Capital

Forget hockey sticks, how about rocket launches? When disruption happens, it can go at light speed—tiny startups turn into unicorns then decacorns. Get a boost if your sector ends in tech: medtech and fintech. Or starts with e, such as edtech or electric. And apps are apt, and crypto cool. Digital assets can have just as much value—or more—than physical ones. Whatever the idea, once it hits escape velocity, the sky is no limit. Strap in, and hear from these emerging entrepreneurs as they boldly go where none have before.

Moderated by Rana Wehbe Watson, Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Neil Davidson, Executive Chairman, Coda Payments
Meng Kuok, Group CEO and Founder, Caldecott Music Group
Simon Loong, Founder and Group CEO, WeLab
Kuldeep Singh Rajput, Founder and CEO, Biofourmis
Aaron Tan, Cofounder and CEO, Carro

Top business families are facing many challenges. Their core businesses need to be protected from possible disruption, viral and otherwise. At the same time, they must explore the latest opportunities, sometimes outside their comfort zones. Yet family businesses retain strengths scarce elsewhere, such as deep connections, access to capital, flexibility and the ability to have a leadership meeting over a family dinner. This panel will delve into how family businesses are adapting to move onto the next frontier.

Moderated by Naazneen Karmali, Asia Wealth Editor and India Editor, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Sarena Cheah, Executive Director, Sunway Berhad
Martin Hartono, CEO, GDP Venture
Nancy Pangestu Tabardel, CEO, ANB Investment
Katrina Razon, CEO, KSR Ventures

Businesses need to do good, not just do well. Phrases such as ESG, net zero and sustainability have moved from buzzwords to mainstream concepts. Companies are in a lively debate about their role in protecting the environment, closing the income gap or tackling climate change. Ideas abound, including carbon credits and financial inclusion. This panel will discuss the ways CEOs are rebalancing their ESG, sustainability, stakeholder and shareholder goals in one of the most challenging business environments in a century.

Moderated by Rana Wehbe Watson, Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Kyungsun Chung, Cofounder & Managing Partner, The Sylvan Group
Lee Yeow Chor, Group Managing Director and CEO, IOI Corporation Bhd
Anderson Tanoto, Managing Director, RGE

With full seasons, live events and fans in seats, the business of sports is firing on all cylinders. Valuations for some of the world’s top sports teams have gone into overdrive. Franchises are using digital and social tools to connect directly with fans, accelerating growth and creating revenue streams. Esports is officially mainstream and its popularity is growing. High profile sponsorship deals are making headlines. Stakeholders across the industry will talk about what’s driving the boom and who will win the race.

Moderated by Moira Forbes, Executive Vice President, Forbes Media, President and Publisher, ForbesWomen

Confirmed speakers:
Russell Coutts, CEO, SailGP
Joe Ravitch, Cofounder and Partner, The Raine Group
Chatri Sityodtong, Founder, Chairman and CEO, ONE
Ferran Soriano, CEO, City Football Group and Manchester City Football Club

Rich Karlgaard, Futurist and Editor-at-Large, Forbes Media
Rana Wehbe Watson, Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia