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Young Leaders Group (YLG) Forum – SOLD OUT

Tue 27 May 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi Regent Hong Kong, Peach+Cherry+Willow, level 2

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Across Asia Pacific, businesses are undergoing a generational shift, with younger leaders redefining traditional industries and carving out new opportunities. From transforming legacy brands to launching startups that challenge conventional models, this evolution is reshaping how industries—including real estate and its ancillary services—adapt to changing consumer needs and technological advancements. The YLG Forum will provide insights into how businesses across the region are being reimagined through a younger lens, addressing both market shifts and the expectations of future generations. 

Transforming Legacy Brands Through a Young Lens

Across Asia Pacific, long-established businesses have continuously evolved to stay relevant in shifting markets. This session explores how the next generation of leadership has redefined traditional business models, adapted to new consumer behaviours, and positioned their brands for the future. Through insights from leaders who have transformed legacy businesses—bridging the past with the future—this discussion will highlight common themes across the region, from innovation in family enterprises to the challenges of modernisation. Featuring perspectives from Hong Kong and beyond, the conversation will offer a comparative look at how different markets have navigated these changes over time.

Moderator: Philip Lam, Associate Director, Savills Hong Kong

Panelists:

  • Raymond Rufino, CEO, NEO
  • Kristine Li, Deputy General Manager, Portfolio Leasing Department, Henderson Land

Younger Gen Leading the Way

A new generation of entrepreneurs is reshaping real estate and its adjacent industries with innovative, tech-driven solutions. This session brings together startup founders under 35 who are pushing boundaries in areas such as AI, PropTech, senior living, and operational real estate models like hospitality, co-living, and student accommodation. By integrating a forward-looking perspective on real estate needs, the discussion will highlight how younger leaders are addressing evolving urban challenges and consumer demands through fresh approaches. With a focus on real-world examples, this session will provide insights into how these emerging businesses are setting new standards for the industry.

Moderator: Akihiro Kitagawa, Co-founder and Director of Brand Marketing, Section L

Panelists:

  • Davin Kirana, Commissioner at BookCabin, Lion Air Group
  • Baillie Yip, Partner, Feedback Ventures

Speakers

Moderator

Co-founder and Director of Brand Marketing Section L

Born in Japan and raised in China, Akihiro started his career at The Boston Consulting Group. Upon Japan's establishment of New Home-Sharing Act in 2018, Akihiro joined Expedia Group to launch its alternative lodging brand, VRBO (formerly HomeAway.) Since 2020, Akihiro and his co-founders have been expanding Japan's most unique apartment-hotel brand, SECTION L. Akihiro holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.
Moderator

Associate Director Savills Hong Kong

Currently an Associate Director in the Retail Team at Savills Hong Kong (APAC), Philip has been specialising in tenant side retail network strategy advisory (Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), advisory on retail asset acquisition and disposal as well as leasing, retail development consultancy and asset management for a broad range of clientele encompasses multinational corporations, prominent Hong Kong and international developers, traditional family trusts and…
Panelist

Commissioner of BookCabin Lion Air Group

Davin Kirana is the Commissioner of BookCabin, an online travel agency (OTA) under Lion Air Group - an Indonesian-based airline. A graduate in International Business from Pepperdine University, Davin has experience in airline management and has been involved in BookCabin since 2023.
Panelist

Deputy General Manager, Portfolio Leasing Department Henderson Land Development Company Limited

Kristine Li is the General Manager of Portfolio Leasing (1) Department at Henderson Land Development. She oversees the group’s investment properties in Hong Kong, bringing spaces alive with curation, market activation and community collaboration with over 10 years of experience. Prior to her real estate career, Li worked in the investment banking industry. Li holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from The University…
Panelist Asia Pacific Summit Program Committee

CEO NEO

Real Estate Entrepreneur with extensive experience in real estate development, ownership, investment, and management. Experienced Chair with a proven track record in the non-profit sector with a focus on advocacies for sustainability, entrepreneurship, leadership, and responsible land use. ULI Philippines Chairman 2016 to 2018 ULI Global Governing Trustee 2018 to 2022 ULI Trustee and Key Leader 2022 to present NEO is a corporate member of…
Panelist

Partner Feedback Ventures

Baillie is Partner at Feedback Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Singapore investing primarily in proptech and fintech start-ups in Asia ex-China. Feedback Ventures aims to support and empower the best real estate entrepreneurs with its relationships, advice, capital, and real estate. More than half of its portfolio companies have expanded internationally and 41% have had an upround in the past 24 months.…