Token2049 Singapore concluded on 8 October, after two days at Marina Bay Sands that brought together leaders from traditional finance and crypto exchanges. Highlights from the stages include Richard Teng, co-chief executive of Binance, described strong demand for tokenised stocks and linked slower growth in some private markets to limited information flow. Adena Friedman, chair and chief executive of Nasdaq, explained that turning Treasurys, equities and money market funds into digital tokens could free tens of billions of dollars of collateral, and that round-the-clock markets would depend on real-time risk management supported by artificial intelligence. Justin Sun, founder of Tron, argued that crypto and AI agents could become one of the industry’s main application layers over the next five years. Lando Norris, Formula 1 world champion with McLaren, joined OKX on the main stage for “The Drive to Win”. #TatlerLeadership Photos: Token2049
Why Bangkok? Because some experiences are worth travelling for. In less than a week, the Tatler Gen.T Summit will gather 300 founders, investors, creators and leaders from across Asia for two days of conversations, experiences and connections. Hear first-hand lessons from people who have navigated the hard parts of leadership. Explore the future of sustainable innovation at Siam Paragon's Nextopia. Step beyond the mainstage for immersive experiences at Gen.T House, and keep the conversations going at Bangkok After Hours. Different perspectives, shared challenges and the chance to make connections that last well beyond the Summit. 27–28 October 2026 Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand Make the trip. Apply for the final slots available via the link in bio. The Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026 is presented in partnership with @tourismthailand, @siamparagonshopping, @jaibyonesiam, @ap_thai, @cpfood, @elephants.inc, @nespresso, @robertmondavi and @truemoveh
What separates Asia’s most successful business leaders from the rest? According to McKinsey’s (@mckinseyco) Gautam Kumra, it’s not just their ambition or appetite for risk, but their ability to manage contradictions. From balancing long-term vision with day-to-day demands to making bold decisions while carefully managing risk, the region’s leading owner-CEOs have mastered the art of navigating competing priorities. In an interview with Tatler, Kumra, chairman of McKinsey’s offices in Asia and co-author of ‘Shapers and Founders: The Untold Stories of Asia’s Extraordinary Owner-CEOs’, shares what he has learned from studying some of Asia’s most influential business leaders—from Reliance Industries’ Mukesh Ambani to CP Group’s Suphachai Chearavanont—and why great leadership isn't about eliminating tensions, but learning to manage them. Swipe for three key takeaways, and read the full interview at the link in bio. What are the biggest competing priorities you face as a leader? Photos: Getty Images, McKinsey
One week to go. Still deciding whether to join us in Bangkok? Think several moves ahead with chess grandmaster Judit Polgár (@judit.polgar.official). Train your memory for the age of AI with Sean Lee-Davies (@seanleedavies). Go behind the music with Tilly Birds (@tillybirds) before seeing them perform live. And beyond the stage, meet 300 curated founders, investors, creators and leaders from across Asia, with conversations and experiences designed to continue long after the sessions end. These are just some of the highlights awaiting you at the Gen.T Summit 2026. 27–28 October 2026 Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand There’s still time to be part of it. Apply for your place via the link in bio. The Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026 is presented in partnership with @tourismthailand, @siamparagonshopping, @jaibyonesiam, @ap_thai, @cpfood, @elephants.inc, @nespresso and @robertmondavi
You never know which conversation might change your perspective, challenge your thinking or lead to your next big idea. At the Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026, we're bringing together 300 curated founders, investors, creators and leaders from across Asia. But making the most of the room isn't about meeting as many people as possible. It's about having conversations that matter. So skip the rehearsed introductions. Ask better questions. Be curious about people whose experiences are different from your own. Swipe for a few ways to make your next conversation count. 27–28 October 2026 Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand Be part of the room. Apply for your place via the link in bio. The Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026 is presented in partnership with @tourismthailand, @siamparagonshopping, @jaibyonesiam, @ap_thai, @cpfood, @elephants.inc, @nespresso and @robertmondavi
For @janelee.onwards, a successful career has never meant following a straight line. From mountaineering and management consulting to writing a book and founding a skincare brand inspired by her own frostbite scars, her “portfolio life” has been shaped by reinvention, persistence, and a willingness to take the next step into the unknown. Now an innovation leader at Cargill, Lee reflects on the experiences that have taken her from the world’s highest mountains to the boardroom—and why she believes we are all capable of doing something extraordinary. Discover her story, via the link in @tatlersingapore’s bio.
How do you build beyond the big moment? At the Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026, Thainchai “Bank” Pisitwuttinan (@bank_tpisit) draws on his experience reviving one of Thailand’s oldest sporting institutions to share how to turn attention into something that lasts. Bank is the co-founder and CEO of Global Sport Ventures, which took over the running of Rajadamnern Stadium, the world’s first Muay Thai stadium, in 2022. A former McKinsey consultant, he led the renovation and rebrand of the 80-year-old venue and built its flagship Rajadamnern World Series into a modern, fan-friendly fight night for a global audience. 27–28 October 2026 Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand Apply for your place in the link in bio. The Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026 is presented in partnership with @tourismthailand, @siamparagonshopping, @jaibyonesiam, @ap_thai, @cpfood, @elephants.inc, @nespresso and @robertmondavi
How do you create the best systems to run your business and life? At the Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026, Shannon Kalayanamitr (@shannonkalaya) draws on her experience as an entrepreneur and investor to moderate a conversation on that. Shannon is the chief growth officer at Rare Beverage and a Shark on "Shark Tank Thailand". She built and exited Orami, one of Southeast Asia's earliest lifestyle e-commerce companies, before going on to back dozens of founders as an investor and mentor. 27–28 October 2026 Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand Apply for your place in the link in bio. The Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026 is presented in partnership with @tourismthailand, @siamparagonshopping, @jaibyonesiam, @ap_thai, @cpfood, @elephants.inc, @nespresso and @robertmondavi
How does creativity have the power to preserve heritage, challenge convention, and create meaningful change? 'The Power of Creativity: Where Craftsmanship, Purpose, and Social Impact Converge', a panel held at @milkeninstitute's Asia Summit 2026, sought to answer just that. Moderated by @asihjenie, editor of @tatlerhomes Singapore, this conversation brought together gallerist Mikael Kraemer of @galeriekraemer; @poman_lo, vice-chairman of Regal Hotels Group and founder of One Earth; and @fred_mouawad, chairman of Synergia One and fourth generation co-guardian of the high jewellery house Mouawad. Together, the panel explored how design can become a force for good and examined how art, luxury, hospitality and philanthropy can shape a more equitable future. From keeping traditional craftsmanship alive in an age of AI to rethinking what luxury and lasting value mean, the conversation explores how creative thinking can extend beyond the objects we make to the lives and communities we touch.