THE 2026 ASIA WORLD EDITION OF BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY®
“LEAD BEYOND LIMITS: COURAGE. GROWTH. IMPACT IN BUILDING BETTER LEADERSHIP, BETTER BUSINESS AND A BETTER WORLD”
Oct 12, 2026, LIVE SUMMIT, FRASERS HOUSE SINGAPORE.
The 43rd International Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® from House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd since 2014. This one day experience brings together CEOs, senior executives, entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors and next generation leaders from across Asia and beyond.
08:30 – 09:00: Registration & Networking
09:00 – 09:10: Official Opening Ceremony
Welcome to the Summit by the MISSION 2029 FOR A BETTER WORLD Council, strategic partners and distinguished VIP guests.
09:10 – 09:25: Women in Leadership Across Asia: Insights from the 2026 BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY® 101 Best Global Companies for Women in Leadership
The latest benchmarks for the world on gender balance across boardrooms and leadership teams
Speaker:
Anthony A. Rose, Chairman & CEO, House of Rose Professional® and Founder, BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY®
09:25 – 10:00: CEO Keynote Address: The New Leadership Mandate in Asia in a Disrupted World
How AI, geopolitics, talent disruption, sustainability and inclusive growth are reshaping leadership and business success across Asia.
Speaker:
Scott Price, Group CEO, DFI Retail Group
10:00 – 10:50: CEO Leadership Panel: What Will Winning Companies Look Like in 2030? What Must Leaders Do Today to Future-Proof Their Careers? (5+1 Panel)
Leading CEOs and senior executives discuss the trends redefining business success across Asia. Innovation, Customer Obsession, Talent, Trust, Geopolitics, Resilience.
Panelists:
- Billie Tan, President, International Sales & Solutions, APAC & EMEA, UPS
- Jerrica Chooi, Country Holding Officer, Singapore, ABB
- Joy Xu, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, DFI Retail Group
- Panelist to be announced
- Panelist to be announced
Moderator: Alex von Behr, Head, CEOSmith®, House of Rose Professional®; former Global Chief Customer Officer, Unilever PLC; President, vBAssociates
10:55 – 11:25: Networking Tea & Coffee Break
11:25 – 12:15: The Courage Conversation: Deeply Personal Stories and Success Strategies from Inspirational Leaders Through Different Life Stages (5+1 Panel)
Inspirational women—and senior male allies—share candid stories of success, setbacks, resilience, family, purpose and career choices.
Panelists:
- Joanne Soo, CEO, Ace Adventure Expeditions; Member of the first Singaporean all-women team to summit Mt. Everest
- Shilpa Sinha, Chief Strategy Officer (Global Markets), L’Oréal McCann
- Bita Seow, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC)
- Panelist to be announced
- Panelist to be announced
Moderator: Anthony A. Rose, Chairman & CEO, House of Rose Professional®
12:15 – 13:00: AI for Leaders: Become More Effective in the Next 30 Days (3+1 Panel)
Practical AI applications to improve leadership effectiveness, productivity and career success. Topics include: Best AI tools for leaders; AI + Human Intelligence; Practical applications across functions; Watch-outs and ethical use
Panelists:
- Panelist to be announced
- Panelist to be announced
- Panelist to be announced
AI Challenge Round
Moderator: To be announced
13:00 – 14:00: Networking Lunch and poster session
14:00 – 14:15: Official Summit Group Photograph
14:15 – 14:30: Celebrating Excellence
Recognition of the 2026 BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY® Most Inspirational Women in Leadership and Global Male Champions for Gender Equality.
14:30 – 15:05: Female CEO Keynote: Winning in a Male-Dominated World
Building visibility, influence, negotiation mastery and purpose-driven impact in an increasingly technology-driven business environment and a male dominated world
Keynote Speaker: To be announced
15:05 – 15:55: Great Leaders Elevate Others: Global Allyship & Inclusive Leadership That Delivers Business Results (5+1 Panel)
A discussion on how inclusive leadership and male allyship create stronger businesses and better leadership outcomes. Topics include: Building inclusive cultures, Sponsorship that accelerates careers, Male allyship in action, The business case for gender equality. Preparing for your first Board role.
Panelists:
- Vijayanand Sinha, Former CEO & SVP ASEAN, Reckitt
- K.V. Rao, Chairman & Director, Tata International Singapore Pte. Ltd
- Panelist to be announced
- Panelist to be announced
- Panelist to be announced
Moderator: Philip Forrest, Former Asia Head, ANZ Bank; Independent Director, Readymix Holdings International, James Cook University and Grand Banks Yachts Limited
15:55 – 16:50: Tea Break & Hosted speed mentoring tables focused on the key themes emerging from the 2026 BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY® 101 Best Global Companies for Women in Leadership, with each table facilitated by a senior executive or mentor.
- Geopolitics and Government relations – Judit Pach, Former Ambassador of Hungary to Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. Advisor, MET Group
- Leading in a disrupted world – Ingrid Lorentz Sidiadinoto
- Pushing past your limits
- AI 101
- Social Media mastery
- Building a successful career path
- Finding your purpose
16:50 – 17:00: Leadership Commitment: BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY®
Every participant leaves with three visible leadership commitments:
- One bold career action.
- One commitment to elevate another leader.
- One commitment to build a better business and a better world.
A collective leadership pledge to conclude the Summit.
17:00 – 17:15: Summit Close
Announcement of winners from the day’s interactive sessions, closing reflections and official close of the Summit.
Draft Agenda
The above agenda is currently under review by the House of Rose Professional® Global Advisory Council. Speaker lineup, session titles and timings may be refined. The final agenda will be published in August 2026.
