Our Programme
Registration Time
1:30 pm
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2:00 pm
Setting the scene
Opening Remarks
Short speech
Divia Harilela, Founder and Principal, The D'Vine Ltd
A word from the taskforce
Speech
Julie Clody Medina, President Asia Pacific, Van Cleef & Arpels
Ariel Gentzbourger, Regional Managing Director ASPAC, Christian Dior Parfums
David Smaniotto, Managing Director Hong Kong and Macau, Hermès
Johan Ye, Vice President Merchandising, Watches & Jewelry, DFS Group​​​​​​
Introduction
Keynote
Miss Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau​​​​​​
Luxury redefined - decoding the new desirability
Keynote
Bruno Lannes, Senior Partner, Greater China, Bain & Company​​​​​​
The future of luxury
Beyond luxury: influence, impact & cross-industry inspiration
Panel
Philippe Adler, Senior Relationship Manager, Lombard Odier
Alex Schellenberger, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Yann Bozec, President, Tapestry Asia Pacific, President & CEO, Coach Asia Pacific
Moderator: Julie Clody Medina, President Asia Pacific, Van Cleef & Arpels
Evolving icons: VICs, Asia & strategy
Fireside chat
Alexis Bonhomme, Founder & CEO, Trinity Asia
Francis Belin, President, Christie's Asia Pacific
Immersive luxury: the new frontier of experience
Panel
Kathy Gallagher, CEO, Asia Pacific, Quintessentially
Dean Winter, Managing Director, Swire Hotels
Pau Infante, General Manager, Hong Kong & Macau, Chopard
Sébastian Hue, High Value Members Engagement, Head, Cathay
Moderator: Alain Li, President, French Chamber in Hong Kong​
Session summary and Q&A
Speech
Divia Harilela, Founder and Principal, The D'Vine Ltd
Kathy Gallagher, CEO, Asia Pacific, Quintessentially
Sébastian Hue, High Value Members Engagement, Head, Cathay
Yann Bozec, President, Tapestry Asia Pacific, President & CEO, Coach Asia Pacific
Alex Schellenberger, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Coffee Break
4:20 pm
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4:40 pm
The talent challenge
Talents and skill sets required in the luxury industry
Video
Xavier Romatet, Dean, Institut Français de la Mode
Crafting connections - rethinking talent in luxury
Panel
Mikael Schetter, VP Human Resources, LVMH Beauty Asia Pacific
Felicia Teh, Human Resources Director, Northeast Asia, Richemont
Annaliza Woo, Human Resources Director, China & South East Asia Pacific, Ferragamo
Zhou Wu, President Asia Pacific, Prada
Moderator & Panellist: Emmanuel Hemmerlé, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, EH
Co-creating the future - a shared vision
Panel
Catherine Cheung, Associate Dean and Associate Professor, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr Jinju Heo, Professor and Research Fellow, Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland
ShaoWei Ong, Chief People & Culture Officer, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Moderator: Marc Leplingard, Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau, Van Cleef & Arpels
Elevate Hong Kong in a new Asia competitive scene
Luxury in Asia - the future of a luxury capital in a shifting landscape
Panel
Matthew Lazarus-Hall, Executive Vice President - Content & Entertainment, Australia and Asia, ASM Global & Chief Commercial Director, Kai Tak Sports Park
Xavier Mahé, Executive Director, French May Arts Festival
Hugo Montanari, Managing Director, Rosewood Hong Kong & K11 ARTUS
Federico Tan, Managing Director, Advisory Council
Moderator: Peter Cheung, CEO, Peter Cheung Asia Ltd
Final Remarks
Wrap-up and key takeaways
Short speech
​Divia Harilela, Founder and Principal, The D'Vine Ltd
Closing Remarks
Short speech
​Marion Cardaliaguet, Head of Member Relations & Events, French Chamber in Hong Kong
Networking Cocktail
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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