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WHEN
25-27 September 2023

WHERE
Phuket, Thailand

SOCIAL
#LeadersConnect

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Leadership, learning and lifestyle

Leaders Connect is the only event in Asia that brings together CMOs and CHROs under the scenic roof of Phuket to tackle issues around talent, tech and transformation in 2023 and beyond. The three-day invite-only executive getaway is an exclusive event open only to senior HR and marketing professionals who are bringing transformation to their organisations.

Brought to you by Lighthouse Independent Media, parent company of leading media brands Human Resources Online and MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, the event combines the expertise of both domains to spark cross functional leadership solutions and inspire new ways of thinking.

Sessions will include high-level fireside chats, tech showcases, riveting 1:1 conversations, think tanks, and after-hours networking events.

Think of this as your ultimate getaway where you can network, brainstorm, and have ground-breaking conversations that matter.

Join forward-thinking leaders and become a part of our brand-new movement at Leaders Connect 2023.

KEY THEMES TO BE EXPLORED AT LEADERS CONNECT 2023:

LEADERSHIP

LEARNING

LIFESTYLE

Back to the future: Where will we be in 30 years?

New world, new skills: Decoding the digital talent revolution

Ethical implications of new tech: Lessons learned to achieve digital success

Leadership unmasked: Stories from the boardroom to grassroots

Developing a ‘talent ecosystem’ approach for your internal marketplace

The lost voices: Cultivating a culture of belonging with authentic inclusion

Purpose, collaboration and transformation: C-Suite partnerships that work

Whose job is it anyway: Is employer branding a marketing or HR function?

Tackling the climate crisis: Decarbonisation roadmap for a net-zero future

Tackling the disengagement crisis: Building a high performance culture

Paying it forward: Growing a purpose-led business to drive social impact

LEADERSHIP

Back to the future: Where will we be in 30 years?

Leadership unmasked: Stories from the boardroom to grassroots

Purpose, collaboration and transformation: C-Suite partnerships that work

Tackling the disengagement crisis: Building a high performance culture

LEARNING

New world, new skills: Decoding the digital talent revolution

Developing a ‘talent ecosystem’ approach for your internal marketplace

Whose job is it anyway: Is employer branding a marketing or HR function?

LIFESTYLE

Ethical implications of new tech: Lessons learned to achieve digital success

The lost voices: Cultivating a culture of belonging with authentic inclusion

Tackling the climate crisis: Decarbonisation roadmap for a net-zero future

Paying it forward: Growing a purpose-led business to drive social impact

Who will be attending?

CHRO and CMOs from large companies / conglomerates and MNCs

Why attend?

I N S P I R E

BLUE SKY THINKING

Don’t just preach it, but practice “blue sky thinking” to create tangible solutions for your organisation’s talent and technology woes. Walk the talk as we break out of the confines of the day-to-day grind to co-create innovative solutions with the brightest minds Asia’s C-suite has to offer.

C O N N E C T

NETWORKING

What happens when HR and Marketing walk into a bar? An explosion of ideas, empathy of each other’s challenges, and a whole new understanding of cross-functional concepts. Let’s face it, we know all know the struggles of stakeholder management and succession planning – and they do say two heads are better than one.

E X P L O R E

WELLBEING

A big part of being productive at work, and in life, is to take time out to recharge and rejuvenate. With this summit whisking you away from your work desk, or home office, to gorgeous Phuket, you can look forward to some much-needed cultural immersion and a mindful respite from screentime.

3 TAKEAWAYS WE PROMISE

Networking Opportunities

Attending Leaders Connect 2023 can be a great way to meet new people and make valuable connections within the world of business. You can use these opportunities to connect with others who have similar interests and goals, learn from their experiences, and potentially forge new partnerships and collaborations.

New Perspectives and Inspiration

Leaders Connect 2023 is great place to learn about new ideas and trends in apart from drawing inspiration for your own work and help you see things from a fresh perspective. Whether it’s through keynote speeches or strategy discussions, you’re sure to come away with new ideas that you can use to help grow and evolve your role.

An Unconventional Experience

Summits don’t have to be traditional or stuffy. They can be a fun and engaging experience where you can learn and network in an informal setting. Leaders Connect 2023 promises an “unconference” experience, providing a relaxed and more interactive atmosphere where leaders can connect and engage with one another in a more casual setting. This can be a refreshing change of pace and help to foster new relationships and ideas.

2023 SPEAKERS

Ruby Jaucian

First Vice President - Transformation

Aboitiz Group

LinkedIn

Lawrence Wen

Chief Executive Officer

foodpanda

LinkedIn

Neelesh Survayanshee

Regional Chief Marketing Officer

Fonterra

LinkedIn

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Editor-in-chief

Human Resources Online

LinkedIn

Rezwana Manjur

Editor-in-chief

MARKETING-INTERACTIVE

LinkedIn

Dr. Weerapat Sapakarn

Chief People Officer

Thai Group Holdings PCL

LinkedIn

Kulshaan Singh

Group Chief Human Resources Officer

Thai Union Group PCL

LinkedIn

Shirley Lesmana

Chief Marketing Officer

Traveloka

LinkedIn

TESTIMONIALS

Beyond Medical Group

Chief Executive Officer

“Two-day conference with expert speakers sharing insights and best practices for good ROI. Great speakers, engaging content, especially on corporate challenges. Well-organised event.”

KrisShop

Chief Executive Officer

“The event provided a great platform for like-minded professionals to come together and share “war” stories, successes, failures and learning points!”

Crepuscule Asia

Managing Director

“Loved the intimate format and the diversified profiles of both the speakers and the attendees.”

PETRA Group

Senior Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

“The event was well-structured, informative and engaging. The right balance of topics and great speakers. Well done!”

Taiyo Nippon Sanso Holdings Singapore

Vice President Human Resources

“A perfect platform and opportunity to interact with HR professionals to discuss challenges and share practices.”

Group HR, UCSI

Vice President Human Resources

“The speakers were well selected and gave good insights of their L&D experience and learning from the pandemic.”

Unilever

Global Brand Director, Lux

“A meeting of insightful minds from across different industries, great to see diverse perspectives on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the retail industry.”

Universal Music Group

Senior Director, Strategy, Insights & E-commerce

“Wide range of marketing topics with latest insights shared. Interesting perspectives from diverse speakers and industries. Engaging and interactive sessions with Slido for Q&A and polls. Impressive first in-person event in a long time.”

Jewel Changi Airport

Head, Marketing

“Well-organised conference with interesting selection of speakers that gives breath to the scope”

Petroliam Nasional Berhad

Head, Engagement

“Fruitful content, outstanding speakers and a good platform for networking.”

Touch ‘n Go

Head of Communications

“Great topics and speakers, very insightful and a lot of useful takeaways.”

Baiduri Bank

Head, Group Human Resources

“Great sharing sessions from a diverse panel!”

Koch Business Solutions

HR Director

“Level of details and depth by each speaker were very appropriate.”

Abrdn Asia Limited

Head, HR-APAC

“Excellent program and delivery and execution -great work Aditi and team!”

Publicis Groupe

Global Mobility Director APAC

“A very good event to learn and exchange knowledge and practices with other participants”

Resorts World Sentosa

Director, Resort Marketing

“Very good insights and learnings from various industries to help trigger a rethink data analytics approach.”

Flex

Director, Total Rewards SEA

“This was a good platform to share experiences from different industries.”

NTUC FairPrice

Director, Customer and Marketing (Retail Business)

“We have enjoyed the sharing of bold and new ways to engage stakeholders to buy into experimental marketing efforts.”

NTU

Deputy Director

“Memorable with interesting and relevant topics with good networking.”

Wella Company

Marketing Director

“Great conference with meaningful content, top class speakers.”

Benjamin Barker

Marketing Director

“Great insights from the industry experts on their brand journey and success stories through the pandemic. Looking forward to hearing what’s next in trend.”

Double A International Network

Corporate Human Resources Director

“Awesome and diverse facets of new developments in the L&D arena have been showcased. Great learning and updates in this space. Kudos to the organisers.”

McCormick & Company

Digital Marketing & E-commerce Strategy Director

“An inspiring session dedicated to content which is very much needed!”

Monetary Authority of Singapore

Deputy Director

“Well-organised event, content and setup well done, even with thoughtful details like charging points. Highly recommended for invaluable learning. I benefited greatly and plan to implement in the office.”

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Align yourself to a ground breaking summit which promises to rewire the traditional idea of a conference.

[Exclusivity]

With no tickets being sold, this high-end invite-only event promises our sponsors and partners the ultimate experience with the crème-de la-crème of the region.

[Insights and Exposure]

Have in-depth conversations, host think-tank sessions, and uncover unique insights into the always-on minds of leaders who are decision makers of your product portfolio.

[Relationships]

Leverage our captive audience to bring your sales presentations out of the meeting room and into the real world, by spending time building authentic connections you can return to.

[Partnership]

Elevate your positioning to beyond a ‘solution provider’ and become a genuine partner to in-house functional heads by offering them insight into use cases you’ve navigated.

[Credibility]

Stand alongside leading publications, Human Resources Online and MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, brands that decision makers trust, to create tangible outcomes for your brand.

If you’re expecting an ordinary conference, this isn’t for you. But if you want to ignite real change, join us.