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Business & Philanthropy Forum 2026
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6 November 2026: Business & Philanthropy Forum (BPF) 2026 — 10th Anniversary Edition
- All Times in GMT+8
- Shangri-La Hotel 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350
Day One will mark the 10th anniversary edition of the Business & Philanthropy Forum, bringing together global families, business leaders, investors, philanthropists, policymakers, and innovators for a focused dialogue on the future of capital, technology, and impact. Having previously convened leading global families and institutions, including Rockefeller, Obama, Porsche, and Buffett family, and global top CEOs, this milestone edition will feature an exceptional lineup of voices shaping the next decade.
The programme will feature keynote addresses, fireside conversations, and high-level panels across themes including:AI and geopolitics
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Emerging markets and impact
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Intergenerational stewardship and enduring Philanthropic institutions
- Energy transition and the new energy economy
- Semiconductor infrastructure, chips, advanced packaging, photonics, and memory
- Culture, place-making, intellectual property, and real estate
- Digital assets, tokenization, and global capital flows
- Global finance, markets, and macroeconomic leadership
- Frontier technology and VC investments
- Long-term institutional leadership
7 November 2026: AI for Good Summit, a BPF initiative
- All Times in GMT+8
- Shangri-La Hotel 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350
Day Two will mark the inaugural launch of the AI for Good Summit, a new platform dedicated to the future of artificial intelligence and its global impact. The Summit will bring together AI companies, frontier investors, founders, researchers, technology leaders, family offices, and policymakers from Asia, the United States, and beyond to explore how AI can be built, funded, governed, and applied for meaningful progress. More can be found at https://aiforgood.sg/
The programme will feature keynote addresses, fireside conversations, and high-level panels across themes including:
- AI infrastructure, compute, and national competitiveness
- Robotics, intelligent devices, and consumer electronics
- Semiconductors, chip supply chains, and technology sovereignty
- Enterprise AI transformation and AI-native cities
- Venture capital, family capital, and frontier technology investment
- AI in healthcare, diagnostics, drug discovery, and patient-centered innovation
- Climate action, autonomous supply chains, and commercial space
- Data centers, digital infrastructure, and AI investment
- Fintech, financial inclusion, capital markets, and cybersecurity
- Longevity, healthspan, neuro-spinal innovation, and accessible healthcare
- Responsible AI, governance, trust, and human protection
BPF 2025 — Past Programme
- 17 November
- All Times in GMT+8
9:00 - 9:10 AM.
9:10 - 9:20 AM.
9:20 - 9:30 AM.
9:30 - 9:40 AM.
9:40 - 10:00 AM.
- Moderator: John Zheng Wei, CEO/Founder of AFG
- Benjamin Fok, Chun-Yue, Director of Fok Ying Tung Foundation & Chairman of BP Forum
- Daniel Teo, Co-chairman of Business and Philanthropy Forum and Chairman of Hong How Group
- Francis Ngannou, UFC Heavyweight Champion
10:00 - 10:30 AM.
- Moderator: Melissa Durda: Synergos Representative
- Shruti Shibulal, Executive Vice Chair and Director of Tamara Leisure Experiences
- Joy Lo，Grants Chair and Trustee of Lo Kwee Seong Foundation
10:30 - 10:55 AM.
10:55 - 11:05 AM.
11:10 - 11:50 AM.
- Moderator: Annie Koh, Prof emeritus of finance at SMU
- Kiren Kumar, Deputy Chief Executive, IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority)
- Prof Miao Chun Yan, Associate Vice President of NTU
11:50 - 12:20 PM.
- Moderator: Jamie Webb，Synergos
- Benjamin Koerner, Prominent family business next-gen members
- Melissa Tapan，Sakıp Sabancı Family
12:20 - 12:30 PM.
12:30 - 12:40 PM.
12:40 - 14:00 PM.
14:10 - 14:20 PM
14:20 - 14:50 PM.
- Loa Haagan Pictet, Head of Arts, Chief Curator Collection of Pictet
- Daniel Teo, Co-chairman of Business and Philanthropy Forum and Chairman of Hong How Group
14:50 - 15:25 PM.
- Moderator: Su-Yen Wong, Adjunct Professor, National University of Singapore Business School
- Merle A. Hinrich Chairman of Hinrich foundation
- Masanori Yoshida, JPX Executive for Global Strategy
- James Ooi, Chief Market Strategist of Tiger Brokers
15:25 - 15:45 PM.
- Moderator: Kenta Takizawa, Chishi Family Office
- Japan Ambassador Ishikawa
15:45 - 16:00 PM.
- Moderator: Kenta Takizawa, Chishi Family Office
- Nagakubo Tatsuya, Executive Vice President, Tokyo Electron
- Japan Ambassador Ishikawa
16:10 - 16:20 PM.
- Moderator: Kenta Takizawa, Chishi Family Office
- Deputy President of Corporate Management and Planning, Organo
- Japan Ambassador Ishikawa
16:20 - 16:50 PM.
- Francis Davies, University of Cambridge representative
- Alan Short, President of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge
16:50 - 17: 00 PM.
17:00 - 17:10 PM.
17:10 - 17:20 PM.
17:20 - 17:30 PM.
17:20 - 17:30 PM
Location: Tower Ballroom at Shangri-La Hotel
17 – 18 November 2025, Day One & Two, All Times in GMT+8
Participation in the 2025 Singapore Business and Philanthropy Forum
The 9th Business and Philanthropy Forum 2025 is a two-day premier gathering and an immersive learning for global families, family offices, philanthropists, next-gens, tech founders, investors, academics, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders worldwide, in-person in Asia’s wealth hub Singapore, on November 17th and 18th, 2025, at Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore.
The Forum offers an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of cross-disciplinary topics, which correspond to the most pressing business and philanthropic challenges in Asia. Attendees will acquire insights into best practices related to strategic philanthropy, family inheritance and legacy planning, philanthropic orientation of family enterprises, family office management, impact and sustainable investing, as well as aligning wealth with purpose.
Keynotes
- Wealth and Capital for Good
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Technology, philanthropy, and wealth themes
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AI and digital transformation sessions
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Healthcare innovation topics
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Family business and succession content
- Arts, Philanthropy and Succession
Panel Topics
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Panel discussions on philanthropy, AI, and global impact
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Fireside chats on business diplomacy and sports
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Healthcare innovation panels
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Globalization and cross-border partnerships
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Investment and family office sessions
30% of the donation proceeds to Lutheran Community Care Services and Extraordinary People will be allocated to Alliance for Good to cover forum fundraising costs.
| Time | Technology, AI and Blockchain Summit | Time | Wealth and capital for good : Fostering Climate Centric Collaboration |
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| 9:00 – 9:10 AM. |
Keynote: AI-Powered Digital Transformation Hirai Kazuo， Former President and CEO of Sony Group
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9:00 – 9:30 AM. |
PANEL: Philanthropy and social impact
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| 9:10 – 9:25 AM. |
Fireside Chat: Digital Transformation
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9:30 – 9:40 AM. |
KEYNOTE:Creating the future and empowering people through Alan Smithson, Founder & CEO of Unlimited Awesome
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| 9:25 – 9:35 AM. |
KEYNOTE: Entrepreneurship in the Era of AI Wesley Tian, Founder of Aragon Ai |
9:30 – 9:50 AM. |
Keynote: Arts and Philanthropy KV Rao – President of the Singapore Indian
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| 9:35 – 9:45 AM. |
KEYNOTE: Building Crypto for Good Unicorn Platform Jerry Lopez, Philsocial Founder |
9:50 -10:25 AM. |
PANEL: Collaborating for Systemic Change
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| 9:45 – 10:00 AM. |
KEYNOTE: Japan’s Structural Comeback －Re-Rating of Japanese Equities Tomoya Asakura, Deputy CEO of SBI Holdings
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10:25 -10:40 AM.
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Tea Break
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| 10:00 – 10:40 AM. |
PANEL: Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation in the Era of AI
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| 10:30 – 11:00 AM. |
Tea Break |
| 11:00 – 11:20 AM. |
KEYNOTE:Enterprise AI Readiness: Beyond the Hype to Sustainable Impact Patrick Tang, Senior Strategic Partnerships Leader of |
10:40 – 11:05 AM. |
Panel A: Corporate Ventures Driving innovation and Impact
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| 11:20 – 12:10 PM. |
Investing in China’s longevity economy- a Tiger Brokers
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11:05 – 11:30 AM. |
Panel B: Corporate Ventures Driving innovation and Impact
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| 11:30 – 11:45 PM. |
KEYNOTE:Family succession: failure of inter-generational wealth transfer Dr Espen Wold-Jensen, CEO of Quantum Global |
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11:45 – 11:55 PM. |
Keynote: The Catalytic Capital Imperative: How Strategic Wealth Robert Kee, Chairman and Founder of Operation Hope Foundation |
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11:55 – 12:05 PM. |
Keynote: India–ASEAN Synergies: Growing wealth for Businesses and people. Rahul Shah, Resident Director – ASEAN Tata group And Confederation of Indian Industry representative |
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12:05 – 12:15 PM. |
Keynote: Beyond Chatbots: QCoach and the Birth of Soul-Centred AI Dr Espen Wold-Jensen, CEO of Quantum Global |
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12:15 – 12:40 PM. |
Keynote: Turning ESG Megatrends into Assets: AI Cooling, Michiel Cornelis Frackers. Founder and Chairman of
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Lunch Break |
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| Healthcare and Technology Innovations Summit |
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Globalisation in the New Era |
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| 13:45 – 14:15 PM. |
PANEL: Healthcare, AI and Technological
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14:00 – 14:30 PM
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PANEL: Global Investment (Belt and Road Initiative)
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| 14:15 – 14:45 PM. |
PANEL: Building the future of medicine: Innovation, investment and impact
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14:30 – 14:40 PM |
KEYNOTE: Creating a legacy for more than 3 generations. Lessons from the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and other legacy families from the US and Europe. Yolanda Zhang, Associate Partner of 1291 Group Asia Pte Ltd |
| 14:45 – 14:55 PM. |
KEYNOTE:The future of Children’s Health Maria Bondestam, Member of the Finnish Ahlström family |
14:50 – 15:30 PM |
PANEL: Building the future of medicine: Innovation, investment and impact
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| 14:55 – 15:05 PM. |
Keynote: Social Service Pastor Andrew Khoo, Founder, Senior Advisor and Interim CEO of New Hope Community Services |
15:30 – 16:00 PM. |
Tea Break |
| 15:05 – 15:45 PM. |
Tea Break |
16:00 – 16:40 PM. |
PANEL: From Local Success to Global Markets: Proven Pathways for
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| 15:50 – 16:00 PM. |
Keynote: Quality and Quantity: Precision Medicine’s Role in Healthy Ageing Paul Sargeant, President and Chief Executive Officer of |
16:40 – 17:10 PM.
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2025 China Leading Enterprises Ranking for Innovative Drug Overseas Expansion |
| 16:15 – 16:30 PM. |
PANEL: Reimagining Healthcare: Where Wealth, Innovation, and AI Converge
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Networking Session |
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Location: Tower Ballroom at Shangri-La Hotel
17 – 18 November 2025, Day One & Two, All Times in GMT+8
Participation in the 2025 Singapore Business and Philanthropy Forum
The 9th Business and Philanthropy Forum 2025 is a two-day premier gathering and an immersive learning for global families, family offices, philanthropists, next-gens, tech founders, investors, academics, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders worldwide, in-person in Asia’s wealth hub Singapore, on November 17th and 18th, 2025, at Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore.
The Forum offers an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of cross-disciplinary topics, which correspond to the most pressing business and philanthropic challenges in Asia. Attendees will acquire insights into best practices related to strategic philanthropy, family inheritance and legacy planning, philanthropic orientation of family enterprises, family office management, impact and sustainable investing, as well as aligning wealth with purpose.
Keynotes
- Wealth and Capital for Good
-
Technology, philanthropy, and wealth themes
-
AI and digital transformation sessions
-
Healthcare innovation topics
-
Family business and succession content
- Arts, Philanthropy and Succession
Panel Topics
-
Panel discussions on philanthropy, AI, and global impact
-
Fireside chats on business diplomacy and sports
-
Healthcare innovation panels
-
Globalization and cross-border partnerships
-
Investment and family office sessions
