MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER
12:30 – 18:30 | POTATO HEAD BEACH CLUB
Welcome to Open House by The House of Beyond. Replacing AWAKEN, Open House is our new half day un-conference, dedicated to celebrating the creativity and innovation in high-end APAC travel.
Hosted at Potato Head Beach Club – Bali’s home of stylish sustainability – Open House will kick-off Further East by focusing on New Horizons and what the future holds for travel in our unique and resilient region.
Expect the thought-leadership you’ll remember from AWAKEN, as well as some surprise magic to mark our long-awaited reunion. Move and groove to live beachside tunes and get involved in one of our immersive workshops, interactive installations, and surprise activities.

WHAT’S THE FORMAT?
LEARN
Let the latest wave of travel trends wash over you. Led by the most insightful industry experts in high-end APAC hospitality. This is your opportunity to learn how to apply the most relevant new ideas to benefit your business. Head to the main stage for talks on purpose, diversity, and all things PR and be sure to check out the Kitchen Table for curated, open style group discussions.
CONNECT
The Further East community are a bunch of like-minded travel enthusiasts; people who want to celebrate our region’s heritage, while encouraging evolution and promising to make a positive impact. Spark conversations, make new connections and form lasting friendships. Stick around for sunset drinks to meet fellow Further Easters before the business begins.
DISCOVER
This isn’t traditional thought-leadership. We’re evolving the whole concept, providing an eclectic range of experiences to spark new perspectives on health and wellness, design, sustainability and more. Get involved in our immersive workshops to make the most of Open House. We’re talking candle crafting, Sumbanese jewellery making, wellness massages and more!
MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Join our expert-led speakers on the main stage and discover new trends, ways of thinking and unique ways of doing business, all on the beach in Bali.
ANITA KAPOOR
Master of Ceremonies
PATRICK VANHOEBROUCK
Resident Anthropologist, Aman
DOMINIQUE BACKHOUSE
Managing Director, Companion Communications
SAMANTHA STRAWFORD
Managing Director, Pepper & Seed
ZAG ASGHAR
Managing Partner & Joint-CEO, Predixa
PAULA NEWBY
Joint-CEO, Predixa
JINOU PARK
Founder, Normal
CHECK OUT OUR KITCHEN TABLE SESSIONS
Join our Kitchen Table and hear what topics the leaders within the Further East and APAC community are championing. In this group discussion format, we encourage open dialogue and engagement – sharing ideas, inspiring one another and pushing these topics to the forefront of the industry.
Got a burning topic or question you’d like to discuss with fellow Further Easters? Sign-up for a Kitchen Table session at Open House and introduce your topic, then facilitate a discussion with the audience. Send your suggestions to isabella@thisisbeyond.com and we’ll be in touch.
POLLY PURSER
Director of Heritage, John Hardy
SILVINA MIGUEL
Sustainability Consultant & Permaculture Designer
HEMAL JAIN
General Manager, Alila Villas Uluwatu
MATT BRACE
Travel Writer & Journalist
PAUL HICKS
Travel PR Specialist and Founder & CEO, GHC Asia
WHO’S AT OPEN HOUSE
The whole Further East crew. Open House is the first official day of Further East 2022 – the perfect opportunity to get to know everyone you’ll be spending the next few days with.
WHERE IS IT?
Further East Open House will take place from 12:30 – 18:30pm on
Monday 7 November at Potato Head Beach Club.

WHY HEAD TO OPEN HOUSE?
01 / PLAN YOUR NEXT MOVE
The past few years have proved there’s no place for abstract ideas. Open House is your opportunity to come together to feel inspired and define tangible goals – for your business and our industry.
02 / REDISCOVER YOUR COMMUNITY
Missing your Further East friends? We are too! Open House will give you the chance to reconnect with long-lost connections and meet new members of the Further East community in a casual, yet inspiring poolside setting.
03 / DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Here, things are breezy. This is the place for informal networking and reminding yourselves that although you’re in Bali for business, fun comes first at Open House.