This year, Gen.T unveiled an inaugural pan-Asian list celebrating close to 500 influencers, innovators and disruptive talents who are shaping Asia’s future. The list, which will be revealed annually, was compiled with the help of a distinguished panel of industry experts and business leaders dubbed the “Tatler Tribe”.
In addition to the exclusive ceremony in the Philippines, Gen.T celebrated top-performing entrepreneurs, professionals and creatives at events in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Thailand and Indonesia.
Photo 1 of 27 Beijing: Gen.T lister Huang Xufu, co-founder of M Woods art museum, with Michel Lamunière, chairman and CEO of Edipresse Media Asia, and fellow 2017 listers Sara Jane Ho, founder of etiquette school Institute Sarita, and F-Space co-founder Sun Zijie.
Photo 2 of 27 Beijing: Tribe member David Liu, managing director of Weber Shandwick China, is with 2017 Gen.T lister Sun Zijie, co-founder of art and lifestyle venue F-Space.
Photo 3 of 27 Beijing: Artist, entrepreneur and 2017 Gen.T lister An Xin.
Photo 4 of 27 Hong Kong: 2017 Gen.T listers Wesley Ng, founder of tech accessories brand Casetify, and Gary Liu, CEO of the South China Morning Post, join Tribe member, photographer and conservationist Sean Lee-Davies on the red carpet.
Photo 5 of 27 Hong Kong: Joel Neoh, founder of e-commerce platform Fave and Malaysia Gen.T lister, with Hong Kong 2017 Gen.T listers—Architect Nicholas Ho, Prenetics founder Danny Yeung, and Dash Serviced Suites founder Aaron Lee.
Photo 6 of 27 Hong Kong: 2017 Gen.T listers Nana Chan—Founder of craft tea company Plantation—and filmmaker Gina Wong in front of their profiles.
Photo 7 of 27 Indonesia: Manoj Punjabi—the president of MD Entertainment who's dubbed "Indonesia's King of Movies"—is a member of the Tatler Tribe, the distinguished panel of industry experts we consult to compile the strongest possible list.
Photo 8 of 27 Indonesia: In Indonesia, sisters and Gen.T listers Maria Rahajeng and Elizabeth Rahajeng—both media personalities—arrive with their younger sibling Agnes.
Photo 9 of 27 Indonesia: Actor Reza Rahadian and singer Isyana Sarasvati receive copies of the Gen.T list with special custom covers.
Photo 10 of 27 Malaysia: Entrepreneur Zaida Ibrahim takes a selfie with fellow 2017 Gen.T lister Noor Neelofa Mohd Nor—Actor and founder of Naelofar Hijab—and guest Shal Maainaa.
Photo 11 of 27 Malaysia: Fashion designer Jovian Mandagie is all smiles at the portrait of his wife, and fellow 2017 Gen.T lister, entrepreneur Nina Ismail Sabri.
Photo 12 of 27 Malysia Tatler contributes to Epic Homes of 2017 Gen.T lister John-Son Oei (centre, in white). (From left to right): Michel Lamunière, chairman and CEO of Edipresse Media Asia, Tamara Lamunière, head of Gen.T Asia, and Florence Fang, managing director of M
Photo 13 of 27 Shanghai: Shangliu Tatler's editorial director Paris Kuo launches the 2017 Gen.T list with a bang.
Photo 14 of 27 Shanghai: 2017 Gen.T lister Mario Ho, partner at mobile gaming publisher iDreamsky, with head of Gen.T Asia, Tamara Lamunière.
Photo 15 of 27 Shanghai: Hip-hop artist PQ, co-founder of label Bangcrew and a 2017 Gen.T lister, performs at the after-party
Photo 16 of 27 Singapore: Green architect Tan Szue Hann, head of sustainable urban solutions at Surbana Jurong, views his 2017 Gen.T profile with industrial designer Hunn Wai, a 2016 Gen.T lister.
Photo 17 of 27 Singapore: Gen.T celebrates diversity of talent across all industries. Case in point: Singapore hip-hop sensation Shigga Shay joins burlesque artist and fellow 2017 Gen.T lister Sukki Singapora in a surprise performance at the after-party.
Photo 18 of 27 Singapore: "To be successful, you've got to be a mad cow," says tycoon Ron Sim, founder and CEO of Osim International, during a panel discussion on innovation and entrepreneurship in Singapore.
Photo 19 of 27 Taiwan: Across the Strait, Daniel Seah, a 2017 Gen.T lister and CEO of visual effects company Digital Domain, gives a speech on the benefits of youth over experience.
Photo 20 of 27 In Taiwan 2017 Gen.T listers are all smiles: Sam Ding, founder and CEO of VMFive; Chia-Ying Hsieh, author and co-founder of gushi.tw; Sega Cheng, founder of LIVEhouse.in; and Vivian Yang, CEO of Weightstone vineyard.
Photo 21 of 27 Taiwan: Musican Tzu-Chieh Shen, a 2016 Gen.T lister, performs with Japanese group Quatuor B at the launch in Taipei.
Photo 22 of 27 Thailand: 2017 Gen.T listers Amarit Charoenphan (left)—co-founder of co-working space, HUBBA and Sappasit Foongfaungchaveng (right), head of corporate marketing at AP Thailand PCL, discuss innovation with Mika Apichatsakol Thailand Tatler's digital editor.
Photo 23 of 27 Thailand: Pimdao Sukhahuta, co-founder of fashion label Sretsis, with husband and collaborator Pierre-Alexandre Darbois in front of her 2017 Gen.T profile.
Photo 24 of 27 Thailand: Photographer Kanachai Bencharongkul moves in front of the camera for a selfie with fellow 2017 Gen.T lister Sutima Sucharitkul, founder of the Nova Contemporary gallery, and guest Dr Pimkhwan Bunjitpimol.
Photo 25 of 27 Back at home in the Philippines, Michael Concepcion, founder of award-winning boutique Commonwealth, and DJ and venture capitalist Katrina Razon toast their fellow listers with guest Mikkel Puyat.
Photo 26 of 27 Philippines: Richie Lerma, founder of auction house Salcedo Auctions; Tribe member Paolo Martel; and 2017 Gen.T lister Jacques Christophe Branellec, EVP and CEO of international pearl jewellery brand Jewelmer, celebrate the launch of the list.
Photo 27 of 27 Philippines: 2016 Gen.T lister, marketing communications manager for Rustan’s Commercial Corporation, Dina Arroyo-Tantoco, and media personality Tim Yap—Tribe member, also the evening's host—make full use of the live photo booth.