FACE × Beyond present

GAME OF
DRAGONS

A room full of people who can move business forward. Founder pitching meets premium hospitality, sharp introductions and a proper end-of-year gathering.

◷ Thursday, 10 December 2026⌖ The St. Regis Bangkok◉ Curated · Approval only
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Real founders. Real room. Real connections.Bangkok · Southeast Asia · Cross-border business
The community behind the room

WHAT IS FACE?

FACE — Founders and Creative Entrepreneurs — is a curated, invite-only network connecting founders, investors and business leaders across Southeast Asia.

01

Curated connections

A smaller, vetted room built around relevance and trust.

02

Meaningful introductions

Get connected to the people who can open the right doors.

03

Opportunities that travel

Share deals, partnerships and ideas across borders.

04

Real-world momentum

Events designed to turn conversations into collaboration.

Founders and business leaders at a FACE event
The idea

Less noise. Better people. More useful outcomes.

Game of Dragons brings revenue-generating and Series A+ founders in front of a live Dragon panel, surrounded by investors, CEOs, chamber leaders and operators from across Southeast Asia. The room matters more than the stage.

The panel

MEET THE DRAGONS

Big founder energy. Serious business questions. Meet the leaders bringing their experience to the pitch room.

Simon Woodroffe portrait
Founder · Investor

Simon Woodroffe

Founder of YO! Sushi and YOTEL; original Dragons’ Den investor.

Biography ↗

Portrait: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0; attribution details in project notes.

Johnny Hon portrait
Entrepreneur · Philanthropist

Johnny Hon

Founder of Global Group; entrepreneur and philanthropist with international business interests.

Official portrait gallery ↗

Official portrait source: johnnyhon.com. Confirm publication approval.

Axel Winter portrait
AI Builder · Executive

Axel Winter

CEO, Xponential + Pivot Digital; CDO, Siam Piwat. AI builder, operator and executive across Asia.

Official biography ↗

Portrait source: axelwinter.com. Confirm publication approval.

Judge participation, titles and portrait usage should be reconfirmed before public launch. Images are credited to their respective sources.

The room

WHO IS IN THE ROOM

Every guest is approved by both hosts and pays for a ticket, so the room is full of people who chose to be there and can say yes to something.

Founders 60 · 40%

Series A and above, or already generating revenue. Many run regional teams from Singapore or Hong Kong holding companies.

Investors 35 · 23%

Venture capital, angels, family offices and strategic investors.

CEOs and business leaders 30 · 20%

Senior executives and regional decision-makers.

Chamber directors and members 15 · 10%

From British, Swiss-Thai and Canadian Thai chambers, with more joining.

Partners and media 10 · 7%

Sponsors, ecosystem partners and invited press.

Target mix for planning purposes, not confirmed attendance. Final numbers depend on applications, approvals and ticket sales.

Approval-only guest process
01 · Apply

Share your role, company, LinkedIn and referral source.

02 · Vetting

FACE reviews traction, relevance and community value.

03 · Confirm

Approved guests receive ticket instructions and event details.

04 · Check-in

Entry is checked against the approved guest list.

Run of show

THE NIGHT, HOUR BY HOUR

Every moment has a purpose — from the first introduction to the final verdict and after-party.

TimeBlockWho owns it
6.30pmArrivals, welcome drinksVIP Networking & Whisky Lounge Takeover on the main floor
6.30 to 7.30pmVIP whisky hour, private roomVIP Networking & Whisky Lounge Takeover
7.30pmOpening, the Dragons are introducedJudge Takeover
From 7.45pm4 pitches, 10 minutes each, Dragon verdictsJudge Takeover
Between pitches3 live games with the audienceGame Sponsor × 3
BreakCocktails and networkingVIP Networking Takeover
After the verdictsAfter-partyAfter Party Takeover

Programme timings and sponsor integrations are proposed and subject to final confirmation.

The ecosystem

MEDIA & COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Connecting the founder community with the people and organisations supporting business across the region.

Media partners

e27THE THAIGER

Media partner listings subject to final confirmation of participation and logo-use approval.

Community partners · Chambers

Swiss-Thai
Chamber of Commerce
British Chamber
of Commerce Thailand
Canadian Thai
Chamber of Commerce

Partner names shown as requested. Confirm each chamber’s participation and preferred official naming before launch.

Sponsorship opportunities

OWN THE ROOM.
OWN THE MOMENT.

Choose a clearly defined takeover or supporting partnership, with pricing and deliverables shown upfront.

Clear sponsorship opportunities, ordered from the highest investment down. Package names describe exactly what your brand takes over; investment, availability and deliverables are shown upfront. All benefits and production details are agreed in writing before confirmation.

Headline sponsorships · highest investment first
Founder speaking on stage
FLAGSHIP PARTNERSHIP · 1 EXCLUSIVE SLOT

Judge Takeover

฿300,000

Own the Dragon panel and put your brand at the centre of the founder-pitching experience.

Included
  • Branding on the judge-panel backdrop and judge-introduction slides
  • Stage acknowledgement during the pitching segment
  • Access to the approved event database, subject to privacy rules and attendee consent
  • One media interview featuring your representative with FACE and Beyond, subject to editorial availability
  • Promotion across FACE and Beyond community groups and agreed social channels
  • VIP networking access with Dragons and selected guests
  • 6 guest passes
Enquire about this package
Guests networking at a business event
AFTER-PARTY HEADLINE PARTNER · 1 SLOT

After Party Takeover

฿250,000

Take over the whole after-party experience after the final verdict.

Included
  • After-party venue and music coordination
  • Entertainment included within the agreed event scope
  • 2 bottles included, with brand and service details agreed in advance
  • Brand logo on agreed after-party signage and event screens
  • Host acknowledgement and after-party partner recognition
  • 6 guest passes
Enquire about this package
VIP whisky lounge and curated founder networking
VIP EXPERIENCE PARTNER · 1 EXCLUSIVE SLOT

VIP Networking & Whisky Lounge Takeover

฿200,000

Own an exclusive one-hour whisky networking session before the main programme begins.

Included
  • One-hour private networking session before the main stage programme
  • Reserved for speakers, Dragons, special guests and selected VIPs
  • Whisky included during the session, with quantity and service agreed in writing
  • Branding in the VIP lounge and acknowledgement by the host
  • Social media recognition and event photography
  • 5 guest passes
Enquire about this package
Signature moments · own a specific experience
Speaker on stage at a founder event
2 AVAILABLE SLOTS

Stage Spotlight

฿90,000

A focused five-minute contribution to the room.

Included
  • 5 minutes on stage at opening or post-break
  • Host introduction and company name on screen
  • Social media mention
  • Post-event communications feature
  • 2 guest passes
Enquire about this package
Signature cocktails at an event bar
SIGNATURE DRINK PARTNER · 1 SLOT

Signature Cocktail

฿35,000

Create a signature cocktail named after your brand for the evening.

Included
  • A cocktail concept created with your brand name
  • Brand name featured on the drinks menu or bar signage
  • Host mention during the agreed cocktail moment
  • 2 guest passes
Enquire about this package
Interactive and supporting partnerships
Audience at a live event
3 AVAILABLE SLOTS

Live Game Sponsor

฿25,000

Sponsor one live game between pitches.

Included
  • One branded live game
  • Host introduction and logo on screen
  • Social content and event photography
  • 1 guest pass
Enquire about this package
1 slot · VIP gifting

VIP Gift Partner

฿15,000

Put a thoughtful gift in the hands of VIP guests.

Included
  • Your approved gift for VIP guests
  • Logo on selected materials
  • 1 guest pass
Enquire about this package
In-kind · Community partner

Community Partner

In-kind

For chambers, accelerators and ecosystem organisations bringing relevant members.

Included
  • Named on partner wall and in event communications
  • Partner contribution and terms agreed individually
Discuss partnership

Guest passes are capped across all sponsors to preserve the curated room. Package inclusions are subject to a written scope. For the After Party Takeover, venue, music, entertainment and two bottles are included within the agreed package scope; any upgrades or extra consumption require separate approval. For the VIP Whisky Lounge, whisky service details must be confirmed in writing. Database access is subject to applicable privacy rules and attendee consent. Images illustrate the event experience; they are not sponsor deliverables.

FACE × Beyond · Game of Dragons

THE RIGHT ROOM
CHANGES EVERYTHING.

Interested in attending, pitching, or partnering with us? Reach out to the FACE team to discuss fit and next steps.

Contact FACE

Thursday, 10 December 2026 · The St. Regis Bangkok · Invitation and approval required.