IPAX Asia Pacific 2026

The Asia Pacific Property Awards
& The Asia Pacific Hotel Awards

Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th May 2026 - Thai Chitlada Ballroom
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Hotel Queen's Park, Thailand

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Welcome to the IPAX Asia Pacific Property & Hotel Awards 2026

The awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property & real estate industry. An International Property Award is a world-renowned mark of excellence. Winners will be announced amidst the striking surroundings of the world-renowned Marriott Marquis Bangkok hotel in Thailand.

Come and collect your award, learn from our speakers and celebrate with your fellow winners at this not-to-be-missed event.

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  • Wednesday 6th May

Day Schedule

  • 09:00

Registration & Coffee/Tea Networking

  • 10:00

Opening Welcome

  • 10:15

Key Note Speaker
Audrey Yeo

  • 10:30

IPAX Talks Architecture

Future Now: Architectural Innovations Reshaping Practice and Projects
Architects discuss the new ideas, materials and technologies that are changing how their award-winning buildings are conceived and delivered
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  • 11:00

Architecture Award Presentations

  • 12:30

Networking Lunch

  • 13:45

Key Note Design Seminar:
Elevating Water Experiences Through Innovation
Mr Antoine Besseyre des Horts - Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia.

  • 14:15

IPAX Talks Interior Design

Interiors 2030: Wellbeing, Flexibility and Experiential Design
Designers explore how tomorrow’s homes, workplaces and hotels prioritise comfort, adaptability and memorable experiences
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  • 14:45

Interior Design Award Presentations

  • 16:00

Refreshment & Networking

  • 17:00

Close of daytime event

  • Thursday 7th May

Day Schedule

  • 09:00

Registration & Coffee/Tea Networking

  • 10:20

IPAX Talks Real Estate

Real Estate Reinvented: How Today's Technology Is Rewriting Tomorrow's Rulebook
Agents and innovators unpack how AI, data and digital tools are transforming clients, listings, and the way that deals are done
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  • 11:00

Real Estate Award Presentations

  • 12:00

Networking Lunch

  • 13:10

Key Note Speaker:

Maximising Your Award Success
Stuart Shield

  • 13:45

IPAX Talks Development

Developing for Tomorrow: Data, Design and Disruption
Developers at every scale discuss how data, new models and ESG pressures are reshaping what is built, funded and sold
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  • 14:15

Development Award Presentations

  • 15:00

Refreshment & Networking

Evening Schedule

  • 18:30

Gala Drinks reception

  • 19:00

Gala Dinner

  • 21:30

Lixil Sponsor Award

  • 21:45

The International Property &
International Hotel Awards
Regional Nominees

  • 23:30

Close of Event

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Speakers and Participants

Patchari Raksawong

Presenter

Patchari Raksawong

  • Thai-born and Qatar based.
  • Radio and television show host. 
  • News presenter
  • Master of Ceremonies for national, regional and international events. 

Audrey Yeo

LIXIL

Audrey Yeo

Audrey Yeo is the Leader for LIXIL Water Technology (LWT), Asia Pacific. She was appointed to her role on 1 April, 2024 and is responsible for leading, developing, and accelerating LIXIL’s water technology business across Asia Pacific, a region poised as LIXIL’s future growth engine.

Antoine Besseyre des Horts

LIXIL

Antoine Besseyre des Horts

Antoine Besseyre des Horts is the Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. He leads an international team providing creative direction to translate LIXIL brands’ -such as Grohe, American Standard and INAX- strategies into culturally relevant consumer experiences, through product, packaging, environment, and communication.

Rafael Acosta

Aedas

Rafael Acosta

Rafael is a Principal at Aedas with over 25 years of experience stretching over 60 projects in 10 different countries – including Colombia, the USA, China, Singapore, and India. Since 2022, Rafael has been the Country Head for the Indian Subcontinent – where he leads projects of different typologies and is responsible for driving business growth by securing key projects.

Etholle George

IPAX Moderator 

Etholle George

IPAX Moderator

Engr. Giuseppe Garofalo

Italpinas Development Corporation

Engr. Giuseppe Garofalo

Engr. Giuseppe Garofalo is a visionary leader, strategic thinker, and seasoned executive whose career spans over two decades across real estate development and corporate management. Known for his sharp operational insight and people-centered leadership style.

Swaviman Das

Space Matrix

Swaviman Das

A seasoned design professional with over 18 years of experience, Swaviman has led and delivered numerous projects across India for leading global and domestic clients, including several award-winning workplaces. His strengths lie in creating highly versatile and innovative designs that are experiential, experimental and deeply contextual.

Jenny Doolan

LeadingRE

Jenny Doolan

Jenny Doolan is Director of Global Business Development for LeadingRE. In this role, she is responsible for expanding LeadingRE’s footprint in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Jenny’s journey into the real estate sector began as an International Business Development Manager for a luxury real estate developer based in Cyprus, where she has since established her permanent residence.

David Yu

Lead8

David Yu

David is a Director – Architecture at Lead8. Graduating from the University of Bath with a Master’s Degree in Architecture, David is a qualified architect, and a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).

Tammy Tang

Colliers

Tammy Tang

Tammy has over 29 years’ experience in the China real estate market, working in developers, occupiers and brokerage sides. She has worked in Guangzhou,
Shanghai, Beijing, Shenyang, Chengdu and Xi’an. Her expertise includes site selection, acquisition, disposition and portfolio strategy for occupiers.

Billy Ip

Woods Bagot

Billy Ip

Billy owns over 20 years of professional experience. He started his career with Ogilvy and Mather in Melbourne, Australia where he developed his skills in branding and spatial design; and has joined Woods Bagot in Asia since 2006 where he has established himself as one of the regional most widely recognized names in design innovation for integrated
branded and lifestyle environments.

Hayden Djakic

Buchan

Hayden Djakic

Hayden Djakic is a Senior Associate at global architecture and design studio, Buchan. He has over a decade of international experience across hospitality, commercial and mixed-use developments. His expertise spans concept and masterplan development, adaptive reuse and sustainable design within complex urban environments.

Jason Thelen

Sudara Phuket Residences

Jason Thelen

With over 25 years of experience in sales, business development, and leadership, Jason brings a wealth of expertise to the Sudara team. His travels to more than 40 countries have allowed him to connect with specialized wellness communities, deepening his understanding of what makes a location truly special for luxury living.

Zohair Majeed

Faisal Town Group

Zohair Majeed

Zohair Majeed is a seasoned business leader and real estate developer. He currently serves as Director FaisalTown Group , Chief Executive Officer at Zedem Properties Pvt. Ltd., Chief Operating Officer at Aur TV Network, and Managing Editor at ASIA News. He is a recipient of the ICCI Young Entrepreneur Award given by the Hon’ble President of Pakistan.

Arpit Mehrotra

Colliers India

Arpit Mehrotra

Arpit Mehrotra is the Managing Director for Office Services at Colliers India. With more than two decades of varied experience in the real estate industry, Arpit has honed his ability to devise and implement comprehensive real estate solutions for a wide range of clients, including occupiers, developers, and investors.

Thatree Pangote

Rhyme Design Group

Thatree Pangote

Thatree Pangote is a visionary architect specializing in luxury architecture, spanning
villas, condominiums, and public buildings.. With over 23 years of experience, He integrates advanced technology with passive design principles to create functional, distinctive spaces tailored to each project. 

Winnie Wong

Hysan Development Co. Ltd

Winnie Wong

Ms. Winnie Wong is leading the Development Department of Hysan Development Co. Ltd. with extensive experience in architecture and real estate development. Her work spans master planning, design, and construction management for large‑scale commercial, mixed‑use, and residential developments across Hong Kong SAR and mainland China.

Nithita Fongtanakit

Foster + Partners

Nithita Fongtanakit

Nithita joined Foster + Partners in 2015 and is based in the Bangkok office. She is an architect with experience in design management and design lead. Her focus is on integrating the design with local cultures and beliefs, to bring character to the architecture that is welcoming to local people.

No Architecture speakers currently

Please check back at a later date for any updates to our speakers. If you wish to be a speaker at our event, then please get in touch and a member of staff will guide you in the steps to become a speaker.

David Yu

Lead8

David Yu

David is a Director – Architecture at Lead8. Graduating from the University of Bath with a Master’s Degree in Architecture, David is a qualified architect, and a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).

Rafael Acosta

Aedas

Rafael Acosta

Rafael is a Principal at Aedas with over 25 years of experience stretching over 60 projects in 10 different countries – including Colombia, the USA, China, Singapore, and India. Since 2022, Rafael has been the Country Head for the Indian Subcontinent – where he leads projects of different typologies and is responsible for driving business growth by securing key projects.

Billy Ip

Woods Bagot

Billy Ip

Billy owns over 20 years of professional experience. He started his career with Ogilvy and Mather in Melbourne, Australia where he developed his skills in branding and spatial design; and has joined Woods Bagot in Asia since 2006 where he has established himself as one of the regional most widely recognized names in design innovation for integrated
branded and lifestyle environments.

Nithita Fongtanakit

Foster + Partners

Nithita Fongtanakit

Nithita joined Foster + Partners in 2015 and is based in the Bangkok office. She is an architect with experience in design management and design lead. Her focus is on integrating the design with local cultures and beliefs, to bring character to the architecture that is welcoming to local people.

Antoine Besseyre des Horts

LIXIL

Antoine Besseyre des Horts

Antoine Besseyre des Horts is the Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. He leads an international team providing creative direction to translate LIXIL brands’ -such as Grohe, American Standard and INAX- strategies into culturally relevant consumer experiences, through product, packaging, environment, and communication.

Thatree Pangote

Rhyme Design Group

Thatree Pangote

Thatree Pangote is a visionary architect specializing in luxury architecture, spanning
villas, condominiums, and public buildings.. With over 23 years of experience, He integrates advanced technology with passive design principles to create functional, distinctive spaces tailored to each project. 

Swaviman Das

Space Matrix

Swaviman Das

A seasoned design professional with over 18 years of experience, Swaviman has led and delivered numerous projects across India for leading global and domestic clients, including several award-winning workplaces. His strengths lie in creating highly versatile and innovative designs that are experiential, experimental and deeply contextual.

Hayden Djakic

Buchan

Hayden Djakic

Hayden Djakic is a Senior Associate at global architecture and design studio, Buchan. He has over a decade of international experience across hospitality, commercial and mixed-use developments. His expertise spans concept and masterplan development, adaptive reuse and sustainable design within complex urban environments.

No Real Estate speakers currently

Please check back at a later date for any updates to our speakers. If you wish to be a speaker at our event, then please get in touch and a member of staff will guide you in the steps to become a speaker.

Tammy Tang

Colliers

Tammy Tang

Tammy has over 29 years’ experience in the China real estate market, working in developers, occupiers and brokerage sides. She has worked in Guangzhou,
Shanghai, Beijing, Shenyang, Chengdu and Xi’an. Her expertise includes site selection, acquisition, disposition and portfolio strategy for occupiers.

Arpit Mehrotra

Colliers India

Arpit Mehrotra

Arpit Mehrotra is the Managing Director for Office Services at Colliers India. With more than two decades of varied experience in the real estate industry, Arpit has honed his ability to devise and implement comprehensive real estate solutions for a wide range of clients, including occupiers, developers, and investors.

Jenny Doolan

LeadingRE

Jenny Doolan

Jenny Doolan is Director of Global Business Development for LeadingRE. In this role, she is responsible for expanding LeadingRE’s footprint in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Jenny’s journey into the real estate sector began as an International Business Development Manager for a luxury real estate developer based in Cyprus, where she has since established her permanent residence.

Romolo V. Nati

Italpinas

Romolo V. Nati

Executive Chairman & CEO of Italpinas Development Corporation, Ar. Romolo V. Nati employs biomimicry to create sustainable green buildings that blend modern design with the use of environment-friendly technology. He is also the Vice Chairman of Philippine Constellation Energy (CEC), a renewable energy company.

No Development speakers currently

Please check back at a later date for any updates to our speakers. If you wish to be a speaker at our event, then please get in touch and a member of staff will guide you in the steps to become a speaker.

Audrey Yeo

LIXIL

Audrey Yeo

Audrey Yeo is the Leader for LIXIL Water Technology (LWT), Asia Pacific. She was appointed to her role on 1 April, 2024 and is responsible for leading, developing, and accelerating LIXIL’s water technology business across Asia Pacific, a region poised as LIXIL’s future growth engine.

Zohair Majeed

Faisal Town Group

Zohair Majeed

Zohair Majeed is a seasoned business leader and real estate developer. He currently serves as Director FaisalTown Group , Chief Executive Officer at Zedem Properties Pvt. Ltd., Chief Operating Officer at Aur TV Network, and Managing Editor at ASIA News. He is a recipient of the ICCI Young Entrepreneur Award given by the Hon’ble President of Pakistan.

Jason Thelen

Sudara Phuket Residences

Jason Thelen

Senior Director, Sales & Marketing at Sudara Phuket Residences

Engr. Giuseppe Garofalo

Italpinas Development Corporation

Engr. Giuseppe Garofalo

Engr. Giuseppe Garofalo is a visionary leader, strategic thinker, and seasoned executive whose career spans over two decades across real estate development and corporate management. Known for his sharp operational insight and people-centered leadership style.

Winnie Wong

Hysan Development Co. Ltd

Winnie Wong

Ms. Winnie Wong is leading the Development Department of Hysan Development Co. Ltd. with extensive experience in architecture and real estate development. Her work spans master planning, design, and construction management for large‑scale commercial, mixed‑use, and residential developments across Hong Kong SAR and mainland China.

Showcasing your Company

Taking showcase space at IPAX gives you the opportunity to present your services and projects to other firms working in the property industry.

Our events are attended by a wide range of expert property developers, architects, interior designers and real estate agencies who are looking to collaborate with each other.

IPAX events have been the origin of many significant new contracts and business agreements between attendees.

• Showcase space can be used for everything from prepared popup stands and marketing material distribution to a simple table and chairs.

• The Wall of Fame puts an individual project and award on display at the event.

• The Event Delegate Guide is a brochure supplied to all attendees, filled with profiles of winners and including the opportunity to advertise your company to readers.

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