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UPCOMING EVENTS
Leaders at the Frontier: Insights into the Future
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6-7 November 2026
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Shangri-La Singapore
ABOUT US
The Business and Philanthropy Forum Story
The Business and Philanthropy Forum is the most exclusive gathering tackling state-of-the-art topics: global philanthropy, family succession, social innovation, sustainability, and technology ventures that integrate business and philanthropy perspectives in Asia. Aspiring to become the “Davos East” of Asia, the Forum is grounded in Asia values and presents Asia perspectives, and projects Asia confidence through valued-based conversations and connections
Driven by the global political economy and owing to technological advancements and increased opportunities for impact investment and cross-sectoral innovation, Asia is seeing the rise of many new money families with a need for wealth succession and philanthropy planning.
AFG Mindfulness Retreat
A Journey Inward:
Mindfulness in Bhutan
Bhutan is a sanctuary for mindfulness and inner stillness — a Himalayan kingdom where the philosophy of Gross National Happiness offers a rare space for reflection. AFG believes that mindful leadership begins with personal wellbeing.
Each year, AFG organises an immersive mindfulness retreat for members of the Business and Philanthropy Forum, bringing together NextGen leaders and purpose-driven changemakers for leadership dialogue, cultural immersion, and holistic wellbeing grounded in Bhutanese values.
Offering from the retreat:
- Leadership Dialogue
- Wellbeing
- Cultural Immersion
- Gross National Happiness
PAST EVENTS NUMBERS
The Event at a Glance
100+
100+ distinguished speakers from across the world
500+
500+ by-invite only VIP guests for the private forum
15+
Keynote speeches and panels delivered directly by world-class business, philanthropy, and tech leaders
25+
25+ breakout fireside chats and masterclasses delivered directly by world-class business, philanthropy, and tech leaders
MAIN THEMES
Theme Showcase
Healthcare challenges and Sustainable Community
Family Business as A Force for Good
Next-Gen Education and Leadership
Art, Philanthropy and Succession
