APAC Forum

Wednesday, June 7

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Cliff Top - Taman Sari 2, off the Lower Lobby

Meet with fellow APAC Forum participants for networking while enjoying cocktails and small bites, as guests arrive from around the world. Name tags will be available at the start of the Welcome Reception.

Sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson

Thursday, June 8

6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Beach Walk

Meet in Lobby

Start the day with an energizing beach walk with fellow attendees.

6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast for hotel guests - at your leisure

Grain Restaurant

Hotel guests may have breakfast on their own in the Grain Restaurant on the lower lobby level of the resort.

9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

Welcome & CEO Address

Graha Paruman 1

Hear from LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma on the state of the network and the global real estate market.

9:20 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Fireside Chat: Tapping Into the Power of LeadingRE

Graha Paruman 1

LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma and President, Global Operations Chris Dietz discuss global growth, referral opportunities and network advantages – and their impact on your business.

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Welcome to Bali: Market and Cultural Insights

Graha Paruman 1

Members from our host country discuss the advantages of living and investing in Indonesia.

10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

ASEAN Region – Dynamics of the Real Estate market in 2023

Graha Paruman 1

A panel of experts explore the dynamic economies of the ASEAN region, focusing on the trends driving the markets of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore – and their impact on the global marketplace.

10:20 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

Networking Break

Foyer

Enjoy a short break with light refreshments and coffee.

10:40 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

Global Economic Update

Graha Paruman 1

LeadingRE Chief Economist Dr. Marci Rossell examines the global economic factors at play in today’s market, with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region in this video presentation.

11:05 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

World of Real Estate, Part 1

Graha Paruman 1

Member representatives from around the globe share success strategies, market updates and ways they use LeadingRE to gain a competitive advantage.

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Your Winning Advantage: Co-Branding with LeadingRE

Graha Paruman 1

Learn how to tap into the power of your LeadingRE affiliation to strengthen your brand. Hear about PR and social media opportunities and preview the professional marketing materials available to you. Join interactive table discussion where participants share their top strategies.

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Broker Panel: Taking Advantage of Opportunities in a Changing Market

Graha Paruman 1

Top brokers address how they are responding to the opportunities and challenges of today’s market.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Networking Lunch

Grain Restaurant

Enjoy good food and great conversation during the Networking Lunch.

Sponsored by Real Estate Webmasters

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sales Mastery Workshop

Graha Paruman 1

LeadingRE Director, Global Business Development (APAC) Taco Heidinga, also known as Coach Taco, shares techniques that will make you stand out and strategies that will help you achieve new levels of sales success.

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Afternoon Activity

Beachfront, between the garden and the Breeze restaurant

Spend a sunny afternoon on the Sawangan Beach overlooking the Indian Ocean, with a fun game of volleyball and time to connect with your fellow attendees over light refreshments. Or, enjoy leisure time on your own.

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Networking Reception and Awards Dinner

Graha Paruman 1

Spend an evening celebrating member success and networking with members from the APAC region and beyond.

Friday, June 9

6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast for hotel guests - at your leisure

Grain Restaurant

Hotel guests may have breakfast on their own in the Grain Restaurant on the lower lobby level of the resort.

9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

Human Assisted A.I. & Search Engine Marketing for Real Estate

Graha Paruman 1

Hear about how A.I.’s (Artificial Intelligence) is being used in search engine marketing to enhance productivity and performance in this eye-opening presentation from Morgan Carey, CEO of Real Estate Webmasters.

9:20 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

World of Real Estate, Part 2

Graha Paruman 1

The conversations continue with more member leaders discussing success strategies, market updates and ways they use LeadingRE to improve their business and gain a competitive advantage.

9:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Commercial Trends in Asia

Graha Paruman 1

Explore the latest trends in commercial real estate and see how this sector continues to evolve in the post-pandemic world.

10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

Best Practices in Cross Border Referrals

Graha Paruman 1

Michi Olson, LeadingRE Dean of Resources and Global Connections, discusses best practices in cross border referrals with a panel of member brokers who have had great success in this area.

10:20 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Networking Break

10:45 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

What's New with LeadingRE Institute

Graha Paruman 1

Hear what's new with LeadingRE Institute and learn how you can use this award-winning online learning platform to build skills and improve performance in this video presentation.

10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Opportunities in New Development Marketing

Graha Paruman 1

LeadingRE Director, Global Business Development Tasos Stavrou shares an overview of Destinations by LeadingRE, highlighting opportunities for you to grow your business with new development marketing. Next, hear from one of Bali’s top developers on trends in luxury developments and the importance of Foreign Direct Investment in the Bali market.

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Fireside Chat: The Importance of FDI in the Bali Real Estate Market

Graha Paruman 1

Learn how foreign direct investment is fueling investment opportunities in Bali, with insights from Adrian Savage, CEO of MIRAH Developers.

11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Luxury Portfolio Update and Trends in the Affluent Market

Graha Paruman 1

Preview Luxury Portfolio International’s newest offerings and learn how this program can help you capture more business in the affluent sector. Also, discover the luxury lifestyle trends impacting affluent consumers in the APAC region.

11:45 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Looking Ahead to Upcoming LeadingRE Events

Graha Paruman 1

Hear what's on the horizon for LeadingRE events in this video presentation and start planning for you next LeadingRE conference!

11:50 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Your Voice: Interactive Q&A

Graha Paruman 1

Share your questions, thoughts, feedback and ideas with LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma and President, Global Operations Chris Dietz.

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Networking Lunch

Paon Bali Resto & Bar Deli

Enjoy good food and great conversation during the Networking Lunch.

2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Property Tour, Followed by Reception at Kong Restaurant

Meet in lobby

Join us for a tour of the beautiful Secana Beachtown, by MIRAH Investment and Development. Tucked away on the shores of Bali’s most happening neighborhood, Secana Beachtown is introducing a progressive new edge to beachfront living. We will meet at 2:00 p.m. in the hotel lobby and travel by motor coach to Secana Beachtown, hearing about living and investing in Bali as we go. After touring the property, we will stop in the bustling Canggu area at the popular Kong Bali restaurant for drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, before returning to the hotel between 7:15 – 7:30 p.m. for farewell drinks at the hotel.

Sponsored by MIRAH Investment and Development

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Farewell Drinks

Wiwaha, Hilton Bali Resort

Join us at your leisure to take in the views from the Wiwaha, located on the cliff top of Nusa Dua. Indulge in sweets and cocktails and toast the close of a successful APAC Forum!