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International Event

Reimagine Asia 2026: People & Business

Reimagine the future of your business and people

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

EQUARIUS HOTEL, RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA, SINGAPORE

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Reimagine the future of your business and people

The Leadership Agenda for 2026

In a climate of economic pressure, talent constraints, and rapid change, incremental improvements are no longer enough. Organizations must deliver more with less — and leaders must rethink how performance is enhanced, sustained, and scaled. 

Reimagine Asia 2026: People & Business will bring together senior business and HR leaders to deliberate upon how they can drive Productivity and Growth in the context of the Technology revolution to achieve business outcomes.  

This is not a traditional conference. It's a C-level conversation about driving enterprise-wide performance. 

The Questions Leaders Must Answer Now 

  • How can we unlock real productivity without compromising long-term capability? 
  • What are the critical growth levers that will truly increase enterprise value? 
  • How should leaders deploy AI and digital tools to enable fruitful tech-human collaboration and improved business outcomes? 
  • What does cross-functional leadership look like in a constrained world? 

Throughout the day, business leaders across functions including HR, strategy, operations, and technology — will explore practical insights, challenge assumptions, and exchange notes on how they are navigating challenges within their own organizations. 

What to Expect?  
Reimagine Asia 2026 provides the opportunity to: 

  • Perspectives from C Suite leaders 
  • Focused small-group discussions on three key themes - Productivity, Growth, and Technology 
  • Executive panels and candid discussions across industries 
  • High-impact peer exchanges in a safe and curated environment 

Sessions are designed to offer actionable insights and cross-functional perspectives that will strengthen strategic decision-making and execution.

Why Attend: 
Reimagine Asia 2026 will feature:

  • Access C-level Insights - Engage with our research, use cases, and executive perspectives. 
  • Connect with Asia’s Senior Leaders - Exchange ideas with peers facing common strategic challenges across industries. 
  • Build relationships - With peers from other global and Asian multinational. 
  • Sharpen Strategic Focus - Identify what truly drives productivity and growth, and where to prioritize in a constrained environment. 
  • Lead with Confidence in 2026 - Leave equipped to influence enterprise outcomes — not just functional initiatives. 

Who Should Attend: 
Senior business leaders across functions, including: 
Attendees must meet eligibility criteria. 

  • CHROs and Head of HR  
  • Heads of Talent, Inclusion, Total Rewards, Engagement and Organizational Development
  • CEOs and Managing Directors 
  • CFOs and Strategy Leaders 
  • Chief Technology Officers      
  • Presidents, EVPs, SVPs, and Regional Business Heads 

 

For vendors and solution providers, please reach out to JMottram@tcb.org. 

Want to get involved? 

 

Speakers

Ng

Ng Tian Chong Ng Tian Chong

CEO
Singtel Singapore

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Mukta

Mukta Arya, ACC Mukta Arya, ACC

Managing Director, Chief Human Resources Officer, …
Societe Generale

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Dr. Angela

Dr. Angela Ryan Dr. Angela Ryan

Senior Managing Director & Chief Human Resources O…
SGX Group

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Rachna

Rachna Sampayo Rachna Sampayo

Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Oracle

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David

David Lim David Lim

Executive Vice President, People
PVH Asia Pacific

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Rebecca 

Rebecca  Eclipse Rebecca  Eclipse

Chief Transformation and Operations Officer
Globe Telecom

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Monica

Monica Chia

Vice President, Human Resources, East Asia Japan
Schneider Electric

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Janet

Janet Zhong

VP, Head of Human Resources
Tapestry, Asia Pacific

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Vivian

Vivian Cao

Head of People, APAC
Kenvue

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Yang-Sheng

Yang-Sheng Wong

Head, Human Resources
Singapore and ASEAN

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Divkiran

Divkiran Kathuria

Head of Talent Management and Inclusion
Cigna Healthcare

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Chris

Chris Mead

Talent Acquisition leader
Qnity Electronics

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Anna

Anna Mok

Partner
Deloitte
The CEO Center Member / TCB Trustee

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Diana

Diana Khaitova

Head, Client Development, APAC
Center for Creative Leadership

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Priyanka

Priyanka Kishore

Founder, Director and Principal Economist
Asia Decoded

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Anser

Anser Aly

Program Director, Asia HR Team Accelerator Program…
The Conference Board

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Gurpreet

Gurpreet Grewal

Council Director, Asia Talent Advantage Council
The Conference Board

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Christopher

Christopher Zintel

Director of Design & Delivery
Center for Creative Leadership

Andrew

Andrew Saidy

Head of Talent | Head of HR, APAC
Cigna International Health

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Shailaja

Shailaja Sharma

Exec Director, Learning & Talent Management
SGX Group

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Kuan-Thye

Kuan-Thye Sean DBA

Director of Asia Total Rewards and Asia Strategic …
The Conference Board

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Ashok

Ashok Pillai

Senior Fellow
The Conference Board

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Jing

Jing Wang

Council Director, China HR Council & Senior Fellow
The Conference Board

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Jeremy

Jeremy Eskenazi

Program Director, Talent Acquisition Business Coun…
The Conference Board

Sandhya

Sandhya Karpe, PhD

Human Capital Center Leader, Asia and Council Dire…
The Conference Board

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Max

Max Zenglein

ESF Center Leader
The Conference Board

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Matthew

Matthew Godfrey

Managing Director, Asia
The Conference Board

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John

John Metselaar

Council Director
The Conference Board

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Xiaowei

Xiaowei Liu

Council Director of Asia Communications Leaders Co…
The Conference Board

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Current Agenda

Thursday, September 10, 2026

08:15 AM - 09:00 AM SGT

Registrations

09:00 AM - 09:05 AM SGT

Opening Remarks
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09:05 AM - 09:15 AM SGT

Conference Overview & Highlights from TCB

09:15 AM - 09:40 AM SGT

Keynote #1: Reimagining the Business: Growth in the Context of…
Growth is no longer simply about entering new markets or scaling faster. Organizations today must na … More

09:45 AM - 10:10 AM SGT

Keynote #2: Reimagining the Organization: Competing at the Int…
Organizations are under pressure to deliver more—higher productivity, faster innovation, stronger em … More

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM SGT

Networking Break

10:45 AM - 11:10 AM SGT

Keynote #3: Reimagining Productivity: Balancing Organizational…
AI is reshaping business models, redefining productivity, and challenging traditional sources of com … More

11:10 AM - 11:15 AM SGT

Keynote wrap up

11:15 AM - 11:55 AM SGT

Experiential Activity

11:55 AM - 12:00 PM SGT

Overview of Breakout Sessions

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM SGT

Lunch

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM SGT

Track #1: Productivity
Session A: Why People Stay: Cracking the Code on Engagement and Retention - Compensation, incentives, and recognition remain among the most powerful … More

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM SGT

Track #1: Productivity
Session B: The People Productivity Hack: How to Get Everyone Moving in the Same Direction - People strategies do not always land as intended. Our la … More

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM SGT

Track #1: Productivity
Session C: Find the Game-Changers: Winning the Battle for Critical Talent - As skill requirements evolve and leadership pipelines come under increas … More

02:15 PM - 02:30 PM SGT

Transition & Break

02:30 PM - 03:45 PM SGT

Track #2: Growth
Session A: From Ideas to Impact: How People Power Real Innovation - As organizations face rising uncertainty, outdated processes and siloed ways of … More

02:30 PM - 03:45 PM SGT

Track #2: Growth
Session B: China at the Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback, or Reinvention? China remains one of the world's most important economies and a critical marke … More

02:30 PM - 03:45 PM SGT

Track #2: Growth
Session C: No More Business as Usual: Designing Organizations Built to Grow - Growth initiatives often fall short not because the strategy is wrong, … More

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM SGT

Networking Break

04:15 PM - 05:30 PM SGT

Track #3: Technology
Session A: Leadership: When AI is Changing Everything - AI has the potential to transform productivity, innovation, and decision-making—but its bene … More

04:15 PM - 05:30 PM SGT

Track #3: Technology
Session B: Ready for AI? How to Future-Proof Your Workforce Now - AI readiness is no longer solely a technology issue—it is a leadership, workforce, … More

04:15 PM - 05:30 PM SGT

Track #3: Technology
Session C: AI in HR Is Here: Lessons from China and APAC's Frontline Innovators - The AI ecosystem across Asia—particularly in China—is advancing at … More

05:30 PM - 06:00 PM SGT

Experiential Activity

06:00 PM - 06:15 PM SGT

Debrief, Wrap-Up, and Closing

06:15 PM - 07:15 PM SGT

Networking Cocktail
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8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269

Singapore

 

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