The Beyond Community, in collaboration with FACE Bangkok, is bringing two curated founder and operator events to Southeast Asia next month — Bangkok Breakout in Thailand on 3 April and Face Value Bali in Indonesia on 9 April 2026.
Moving beyond traditional networking
The events are positioned as “anti-network” gatherings, prioritising high-trust connections and practical business execution over conventional conference formats. The organisers say 70 per cent of attendees will be senior decision-makers, with the room spanning C-level executives, founders from SMEs and high-growth companies, and investors.
“In a region growing as rapidly as Southeast Asia, founders and business owners need trusted environments where ideas can turn into execution.” — Jeremiah Su, Founder, The Beyond Community
Speaker lineup spans AI, capital and cross-border growth
Confirmed speakers include Sabrina Princessa Wang, founder of PINC360, covering AI automation for brand building, and Adam McWhirter, CEO of Maxxelli, addressing cross-border expansion and capital movement across Asian markets. Prinn Panitchpakdi, an investor and capital markets strategist, will discuss bridging institutional capital with high-growth ventures, while Axel Winter, CEO of XPONENTIAL, will focus on building agile digital organisations.
Additional speakers across both events include Marko Filipovic, CEO of Mentor AI, Ankit Upadhyay, Founder and GP at A2D Ventures, Grace Yeo, founder of Humanized Sales Approach, and Mark Baker, serial entrepreneur and investor. Topics span AI systems, storytelling, branding and scalable business frameworks.
Format built for interaction, not passive attendance
Rather than traditional panels, both events feature a mix of session formats:
- Opening Chaos — a high-energy icebreaker to break down networking barriers
- Pitch Fight — live debates where strategies are challenged in real time
- Knowledge Shares — tactical sessions on AI, storytelling and growth systems
- Startup Issues — candid conversations from founders on real challenges
- Destiny Draw and Afterparty — curated networking experiences to close each event
Bangkok Breakout takes place on 3 April 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Face Value Bali follows on 9 April 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. Tickets are available via the respective event pages.
