Cover The Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024 from Singapore (Photo: Adrian Lee)
The Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024 from Singapore (Photo: Adrian Lee)
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In July, we welcomed the latest cohort of Gen.T honourees from Singapore through four events held over two days at the Porsche Studio Singapore
Every year, we scour the region to identify Asia’s brightest young minds shaping the future. The six-month process culminates in the release of the Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow, an annual list recognising the trailblazers and innovators from 20 different categories.
To celebrate the launch of the list, we host events to welcome the newest honourees across our seven markets—from cocktail parties to sit-down dinners.
Read more: How to become a Tatler Gen.T Leader of Tomorrow
In Singapore, the celebrations took place over two days in early July, with the support of our partners Intel, Lenovo Singapore and Porsche Singapore. Our venue of choice: the two-storey Porsche Studio Singapore that opened this past January. We transformed the showroom-cum-lifestyle space into the first-ever Gen.T House to host four events and just over 100 guests.
The two-day programme was planned to inspire learning and a sense of community, with attendees engaging in events, including an Ask Me Anything session on health optimisation and an evening of speed networking with mentors ranging from venture capitalists to CEOs of conglomerates. See the highlights below.
Above Highlights of the two-day Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024 event at Porsche Studio Singapore
Day 1
We kicked off the festivities on July 8 with lunchtime yoga and meditation led by Lab Studios’ Jasmine Chong to awaken and energise the mind and body.
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Above Jasmine Chong, Lab Studio founder, guiding guests in a rejuvenating yoga session (Photo: Adrian Lee)
Above Entrepreneur Quinn Chen during the yoga session (Photo: Adrian Lee)
Jasmine Chong, Lab Studio founder, guiding guests in a rejuvenating yoga session (Photo: Adrian Lee)
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Following that, guests participated in an Ask Me Anything session with Chong and healthcare and fitness expert Dr Dean Ho, who is director of the Institute of Digital Medicine at the National University of Singapore. Gen.T’s digital editor Valerie Lim moderated the conversation, covering topics such as managing stress, improving sleep and understanding the body as a story rather than a snapshot.
The biggest takeaway was how movement and fitness are some of the best ways of building our bodies’ defence against chronic diseases and improving overall health.
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Jasmine Chong, Dr Dean Ho and Valerie Lim engaging in an Ask Me Anything session on optimising health (Photo: Adrian Lee)
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In the evening, a group of 20 Gen.T honourees took part in a speed networking event featuring 10 mentors, including Singtel Singapore’s Ng Tian Chong, City Developments Limited’s Esther An, Miniwiz’s Mark Wee and Raise’s Alfie Othman.
Given just 10 minutes with each mentor, the honourees fired away their most burning questions about career, industry trends, fundraising, personal development and more, resulting in deep conversations and valuable connections.
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A mix of current and past years’ Gen.T honourees with the mentors at the speed networking event on day one (Photo: Adrian Lee)
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Day 2
The second day of celebrations on July 9 started with a roundtable discussion with top leaders and technology experts from Intel and Lenovo Singapore. Moderated by Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the intimate lunch session revolved around the conversation of artificial intelligence’s role in enhancing the online security of businesses, from startups to corporations.
The key takeaway is that AI can help automate tasks to build up a company’s defence system, but business leaders must build cybersecurity into their game plan from day one.
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Nigel Lee, Lenovo Singapore country manager, sharing how the tech giant has developed a suite of comprehensive AI solutions (Photo: Adrian Lee)
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As night fell, the second floor of Porsche Studio Singapore was transformed again for the main highlight of the two days: the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow celebration dinner and after-party.
Actress and singer Annette Lee, who is a 2023 Gen.T honouree, was the emcee, keeping the energy of the crowd high with witty jokes and an energetic performance, where she got the crowd singing along to her renditions of Backstreet Boys’ I Want It That Way and the Mandarin version of Coldplay’s Yellow.
Read more: Actress and musician Annette Lee is made for the stage
Singer and 2024 honouree Haven (Photo: Adrian Lee)
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Guests also dug into a four-course dinner specially prepared by Baker and Cook, paired with beers from Crust—owned by 2024 honouree Travin Singh—Dalmore whiskey, champagne and wines.
Tatler Asia COO Parminder Singh also took to the stage to welcome the newest cohort of Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow and invited them to harness the regional Gen.T network for professional and personal growth.
2024 honourees Matthew Zeng, Shye and Josh Wei with their personalised magazine covers (Photo: Adrian Lee)
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The evening culminated in the formal introduction of the 43 new Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from Singapore. The honourees were presented with personalised magazine covers, which symbolised not just a recognition of their accomplishments so far, but the potential that each honouree possesses in shaping the future.
Group photos were taken to commemorate the moment before the after-party began. With DJ Aldrin on the decks playing a perfect mix of dance classics and new hits, honourees continued to mingle and make merry until well into the night.
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Work
Based in Singapore, Valerie Lim is the digital editor for Tatler Power and Purpose, Tatler Asia’s dynamic platform spotlighting industry leaders across the region. Valerie leads the charge in shaping the platform’s digital presence, from overseeing and producing website content to curating social media strategies.
With a finger on the pulse of the region, she keeps an eye out for news and trends in business, innovation and leadership, ensuring the brand stays ahead of the curve in delivering stories that inspire and inform its community of changemakers.
About
Prior to this role, she worked in marketing and communications. She considers herself Singaporean at heart and international by passion. You may recognise her from her 15 minutes of fame when she was crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2011. When she is not at her desk, you can find her in the gym or at a yoga studio.
Connect with her via Instagram @msvalerielim, LinkedIn or send press materials, and media invites to valerie.lim@tatlerasia.com
