THE 2026 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 TOGETHER”

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 the world.

0830 – 0900: Registration & Networking

0900 – 0910: Official Opening Ceremony

Welcome to the Summit by the MISSION 2029 FOR A BETTER WORLD Council, strategic partners and distinguished VIP guests.

0910 – 0925: Women in Leadership and impact on business performance: 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®

0925 – 1000: CEO Keynote Address: The New Leadership Mandate in a Disrupted World

How AI, geopolitics, talent disruption, sustainability and inclusive growth are reshaping leadership and business success.

Speaker: Scott Price, Group CEO, DFI Retail Group

1000 – 1050: CEO Leadership Panel: What Will Winning Companies Look Like in 2030? What Must Leaders Do Today to Future-Proof Their Careers and organizations? (5+1 Panel)

Leading CEOs and senior executives discuss the trends redefining business success. AI and Innovation, Customer Obsession, Talent, Trust, Geopolitics, Resilience.

Panelists:

Billie Tan, President, International Sales & Solutions, APAC & EMEA, UPS
Jerrica Chooi, Country Holding Officer, Singapore, ABB
Bijoy Sagar, EVP and Chief Information Technology and Digital Transformation Officer, Bayer
Joy Xu, Group Chief People and Culture Officer, DFI Retail Group

Moderator: Alex von Behr, Head, CEOSmith®, House of Rose Professional®; former Global Chief Customer Officer, Unilever PLC; President, vBAssociates

10:50 – 11:20: Networking Tea & Coffee Break

1120 – 1210: The Courage Conversation: Deeply Personal Stories and Success Strategies from Inspirational women Leaders across functions, business categories, different Life Stages and geographies. (5+1 Panel)

Inspirational women share candid stories of success, setbacks, resilience, family, purpose and career choices. Building visibility, influence, negotiation mastery and purpose-driven impact in an increasingly technology-driven business environment and a male-dominated world

Panelists:

Shilpa Sinha, Chief Strategy Officer (Global Markets), L’Oréal McCann
Bita Seow, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC)
Judit Pach, Former Ambassador of Hungary to Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. Advisor, MET Group
Ingrid Lorentz Sidiadinoto, Senior Managing Director, Singapore and Malaysia, UPS
Yanyan Ji, General Manager, Taiwan, Philip Morris

Moderator: Anthony A. Rose, Chairman & CEO, House of Rose Professional®

1210 – 1240: Female Keynote: Conquering your Everest

Keynote address by Joanne Soo, CEO, Ace Adventure Expeditions; Member of the first Singaporean all-women team to summit Mt. Everest.

1240 – 1305: AI for Leaders: Become More Effective in the Next 30 Days (Expert sharing)

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

Speaker to be announced

1305 – 1405: Networking Lunch

1405 – 1420: Official Summit Group Photograph and recognition of the 2026 BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY® Most Inspirational Women in Leadership and Global Male Champions for Gender Equality.

1420 – 1445: Everyday wellness and fitness strategies for success

Expert sharing by Former Mr. Universe Brian Peters, Advisor, House of Rose Professional

1445 – 1510: Expert talk: Winning in a geopolitically challenged world

Expert sharing by Steven Okun, Founder and CEO, APAC Advisors (Singapore)

15:05 – 15:55: Great Leaders Elevate Others: Global Allyship & Inclusive Leadership That Delivers Business Results and positive social outcomes (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, The business case for gender equality. Preparing for your first Board role.

Panelists:

Nikesh (Nik) Mehta, British High Commisioner to Singapore, UK in Singapore
Preeti Arora Razdan, CEO, Southeast Asia, Diageo
Vijayanand Sinha, Former CEO & SVP ASEAN, Reckitt
K.V. Rao, Chairman & Director, Tata International Singapore Pte. Ltd
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.

1650 – 1700: Winners announcements Summit Close

Announcement of winners from the day’s interaction, 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.