Why the right event matters

At a time of rapid change across markets, technology and geopolitics, access to trusted insight and informed debate is more valuable than ever. With time and budgets under pressure, choosing the right forum matters.

Attending an FT Live event is an investment in sharper thinking, stronger connections and better-informed decisions. If you need approval to attend, the points below may help outline the value.

What you could gain from attending

At Business of Luxury Summit – Asia Edition, delegates typically benefit from:

What your organisation gains

Sending delegates to  Business of Luxury Summit – Asia Edition can help your organisation:

Organisations represented at FT Live events include

Kering SA • La Prarie • Balenciaga Asia Pacific Ltd. • Christie's HK Limited

Planning your business case

As you prepare your request, focus on how the event supports your priorities:

• Which sessions are most relevant to our priorities?

• Which speakers or companies would be valuable to hear from?

• What insight could benefit our team or organisation?

• How might the discussions inform our strategy or decision-making?

Use our downloadable template to quickly draft an email to your manager about attending Business of Luxury Summit – Asia Edition.

What delegates say they gained

Delegates highlight the value of what they learned and could apply to their work, including:

Strategic insight

"Networking, getting insights from different category of leaders from the luxury industry and being inspired by some of the coming new trends."

- Florance Yip, VP Marketing & Communications, Asia Pacific Fendi

Senior perspectives

"What I found most valuable was the access to insights directly from leading companies. This first hand information is invaluable when planning our business strategy for the coming future. The perspectives shared during the panels are sure to guide our decision-making process and help us stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape."

- Anonymous  

High-quality discussion

"The quality of the experts and the participants, the content shared. It could have lasted much longer, it was so insightful and interesting."

- Emmanuelle Feildel, Group Vice President Hong Kong, Swatch

Valuable connections

"As always, the event provided a great platform for making meaningful connections within the industry. The line up of speakers and talks highlighted locally relevant topics, and provided an insider's view on the current state of the luxury industry in Asia."

- Arne Eggers, Managing Director, Karla Otto

Conference

Hear from influential leaders across the industry as they discuss business strategies, market trends, and the forces shaping the luxury industry.

Gala Dinner

Unwind with peers and industry leaders over a black-tie dinner, set in an elegant, intimate setting that celebrates conversation, connection and contemporary luxury.

Networking

Meet industry leaders and peers over refreshments in a space for high-impact networking. Use our event app to schedule meetings and maximise connections.

About FT Live

FT Live is the events division of the Financial Times.

Building on the FT’s global reputation for authority, integrity and accuracy, FT Live convenes senior leaders, policymakers, investors and experts to examine the trends shaping industries, economies and the world we live in.

From bespoke briefings to award-winning annual summits, FT Live events deliver crucial business intelligence and valuable connections, digitally and in person, regionally and globally.