Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion

Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion
Forum and Awards Dinner

Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales under US$1 billion. From a universe of over 19,000 small and midsized companies in the region, these 200 Best Under A Billion companies have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Using both quantitative and qualitative metrics, the final list of 200 is truly a select group.

To celebrate and honor the success of these Best Under A Billion companies, Forbes Asia is hosting a Forum and Awards Dinner on November 23, 2026 in Hong Kong.

Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales under US$1 billion. From a universe of over 19,000 small and midsized companies in the region, these 200 Best Under A Billion companies have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Using both quantitative and qualitative metrics, the final list of 200 is truly a select group.

To celebrate and honor the success of these Best Under A Billion companies, Forbes Asia is hosting a Forum and Awards Dinner on November 23, 2026 in Hong Kong.

Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales under US$1 billion. From a universe of over 19,000 small and midsized companies in the region, these 200 Best Under A Billion companies have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Using both quantitative and qualitative metrics, the final list of 200 is truly a select group.

To celebrate and honor the success of these Best Under A Billion companies, Forbes Asia is hosting a Forum and Awards Dinner on November 23, 2026 in Hong Kong.

2026 SPEAKERS

Christopher Forbes

Vice Chairman, Forbes Media

Chris Lin

Chairman and President, ASPEED Technology

Siddharth Jain

Promoter Director, INOX India, Managing Director, INOX Group

Davis Chong Chun Shiong

Executive Director and Group CEO, Solarvest Holdings

Bonnie Y Chan

CEO, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing

Clara Chan

CEO, Hong Kong Investment Corporation

Alan Chan

Managing Partner, Full Vision Capital, CIO, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company (Towngas)

Rana Wehbe Watson

Editorial Director, Forbes Asia

Naazneen Karmali

Executive Editor, Forbes Asia

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AGENDA

Monday, November 23, 2026

18:00

Registration and Cocktail Reception

19:00

Welcome remarks by Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman, Forbes Media

19:10

Dinner to be served

19:30

Session I: Navigating The Road Ahead

Thriving in today’s business landscape means steering through shifting markets, trade tensions and the rapid rise of AI. Maintaining a competitive edge requires leaders who can adapt to constant change without losing sight of their mission and long-term direction. CEOs of Best Under A Billion companies join this panel to discuss how they balance daily performance with future goals while building a resilient business that can withstand major disruptions and ensure lasting success.

Moderated by Naazneen Karmali, Executive Editor, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Davis Chong Chun Shiong, Executive Director and Group CEO, Solarvest Holdings
Siddharth Jain, Promoter Director, INOX India, Managing Director, INOX Group
Chris Lin, Chairman and President, ASPEED Technology

20:30

Session II: Leadership Redefined

As traditional industries undergo major transformation, what worked yesterday may not guarantee success tomorrow. For seasoned leaders, staying on top means constantly redefining what it means to guide a company forward. From embracing new disruptive technologies to adjusting to changing customer demands, business leaders from various Forbes lists share their insights on rewriting the leadership playbook to steer their organizations through a new era of business.

Moderated by Rana Wehbe Watson, Editorial Director, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Bonnie Y Chan, CEO, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Clara Chan, CEO, Hong Kong Investment Corporation
Alan Chan, Managing Partner, Full Vision Capital, CIO, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company (Towngas)