Cover The 2023 Gen.T honourees from Hong Kong gather for a group photo at the Leaders of Tomorrow event on June 15 at Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel (Photo: Affa Chan)
The 2023 Gen.T honourees from Hong Kong gather for a group photo at the Leaders of Tomorrow event on June 15 at Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel (Photo: Affa Chan)
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On June 15, we celebrated the city’s 35 entrepreneurs, creatives and changemakers who made the cut into the 2023 Gen.T List with a dinner at the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel
The 2023 Gen.T List was launched in June, celebrating the achievements of up-and-coming young individuals across Asia in various industries. On June 15, the team in Hong Kong held a Leaders of Tomorrow event at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong to officially induct these outstanding leaders shaping Asia’s future.
Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, HKSTP and The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, the gala was attended by the who’s who of Hong Kong, and Gen.T honourees past and present.
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Max Song and Matthew Roszak (Photo: Affa Chan)
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In keeping with the spirit of sustainability—one that would resonate with many of the leaders in the room—the menu was meat-free. It featured sustainably sourced seafood and locally sourced, hydroponically grown produce, plus a choice of biodynamic wines.
Jacqueline Tsang, Tatler’s regional head of content and Hong Kong editor-in-chief; and Chong Seow Wei, Gen.T’s senior editor, emceed the event. Guests were treated to a performance by harmonica virtuoso CY Leo and award-winning pianist Tina Deng, who performed covers of hits from Earth, Wind and Fire and Ed Sheeran, and classics from Tchaikovsky.
Lee Williamson, Gen.T’s regional head, then made introductions to the 2023 Gen.T honourees. “Our goal is to connect, inform and inspire Asia’s most influential young entrepreneurs.”
Above Gen.T’s regional head Lee Williamson sharing about the brand’s mission, values and upcoming plans (Photo: Jocelyn Tam)
Gen.T’s regional head Lee Williamson sharing about the brand’s mission, values and upcoming plans (Photo: Jocelyn Tam)
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The evening came to a crescendo with the revelation of the Phoenixes of Tomorrow, a collection of NFT art created in collaboration with the artist Dawn Ang, who is a 2022 Singapore Gen.T honouree. The Gen.T class of 2023 will be gifted with one NFT from the collection; meanwhile, 100 copies of the Friends of Phoenixes NFT will be sold on OpenSea. Each honouree is encouraged to ask friends and family to buy the NFTs, and all proceeds will go towards The Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association (HKDSA). The art will evolve as more money is raised.
Victoria Tang-Owen president of the HKDSA, then took to the stage for her speech. “[I saw] the struggle and the hurdles that these members and their families face daily,” she said, recalling the early days of her work with the organisation, which was founded by her father. “My father [Sir David Tang, founder of the HKDSA] strongly advocated for the Down syndrome community to play an important, active role in society. I stand here today to continue that vision.”
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Above Victoria Tang-Owen of the Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association, the local beneficiary of Gen.T’s first NFT fundraising initiative, the Phoenixes of Tomorrow (Photo: Affa Chan)
Victoria Tang-Owen of the Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association, the local beneficiary of Gen.T’s first NFT fundraising initiative, the Phoenixes of Tomorrow (Photo: Affa Chan)
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As the night drew to a close, Gen.T honourees and guests left with not just full bellies and gift bags—but a renewed sense of fellowship, purpose and motivation.
See the honourees from Hong Kong on the Gen.T List 2023.
