Corey Lien, Asia-Pacific B Corporation Association
Every business has a mission to fulfill.Yet, many organizstions fall into a tunnel vision of seeking their financial interest beyond other important factors. We chat with the two pioneering companies in Asia, the first ones to become B Corp certified to share their journey and the ripple effect that they have seen / made over the years.
Venisa Chu, L’Occitane en Provence
Susan Allen Augustin, Here We Flo!
Ted Robinson, Grind Coffee
There has been a global hype towards sustainable consumption. What are the realities towards becoming more circular and reducing waste? We will delve into the consumer’s behaviours and trends, from Europe to Asia, how does it look like and what do consumer brands need to consider to stay competitive?
Coffee break
Rania Robinson, Quiet Storm
Meilin Wong, Milk & Honey
Mathilde Bétinas, OnTheList
Susan Allen Augustin, Here we Flo!
This panel explores how marketing and communications can move beyond traditional client–agency models to create shared value — not only for brands and consumers, but also for communities and emerging talent. When brands open the creative process to include underrepresented voices, the work becomes more authentic and more culturally grounded. It also distributes opportunities in a way that strengthens the entire industry.
Rachel Mountains, EcoSecurities
Sarah Mui, OneBite social
This panel tells the story behind the decision to pursue B Corp certification and the values that guided the journey. Hear how purpose, persistence, and a commitment to doing better shaped the path—and how becoming a B Corp has helped turn intention into lasting impact.
Sponsored by the B Corp community, this midday break is transformed into an opportunity for meaningful exchange with B Corp leaders from Hong Kong.
What could our future economy look like?
We don’t have all the answers today, but at least we can start asking ourselves the right questions. Through the ASK game, we look at the future with an optimistic lens – is there a better way to shape our economy? Can we leave behind a legacy that still allows our children, and theirs, to experience a safe, just, inclusive society? Let’s talk.
Pascal Vieilvoye, Concept 4
Simeon Cheng, Vitasoy International
Ted Robinson, Grind Coffee
Discover how rethinking ethics, human rights, and DEI in the supply chain—from values to performance—can unlock real competitive advantage. Senior leaders will reveal how strategic supplier partnerships drive continuity, quality, and resilience, and what trade‑offs executives must navigate to build ethical, future‑ready global networks.
Liam Thomas, Sleek
Ronald Li, Urban Spring
Technology is reshaping how businesses operate, compete, and create value – but the real question is not just what technology can do, but what it should do. This panel brings together leaders at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and business strategy to look at the opportunities, the trade-offs, and the practical ways companies can harness technology not just to move faster, but to move smarter.
Coffee break
Passing the Torch: Succession Planning for Purpose-Led Companies
Every mission-driven organisation eventually faces a defining question: How do we ensure that our purpose outlives our founders? This panel brings together leaders who have navigated, advised on, or are preparing for leadership transitions, exploring how companies can build resilient structures, empower future stewards, and design transitions that protect both commercial performance and the integrity of their mission.
Reflection and Networking