MONDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2023
12:30 – 21:00 | POTATO HEAD BEACH CLUB
Welcome to Open House by The House of Beyond, our 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 the topics and trends making waves in our diverse and dynamic region.
Expect thought-leadership aplenty as well as some surprise magic to mark day one of Further East. Get involved in one of our immersive workshops, join a discussion at the Kitchen Table and move and groove to live beachside tunes come sunset.

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 to take in a talk packed with practical takeaways and be sure to check out the Kitchen Table for curated but open 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 business begins tomorrow.
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. To get the most out of the day, get involved in one of our immersive workshops; from crafting to cookery and massages to mindfulness, there’s something for everyone.
2022 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Watch this space for our 2023 speaker lineup…and in the meantime, take a look at who took to stage in 2022.
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
2022 KITCHEN TABLE SESSIONS
Kitchen Table is where we encourage open dialogue and engagement in a group discussion format. It’s all about sharing ideas, inspiring one another and championing the topics that matter most to you.
Got a burning question or innovative idea you’d like to discuss with fellow Further Easters? Send your suggestions to isabella@thisisbeyond.com and we’ll be in touch. If you need a little inspiration first, take a look at who facilitated the Kitchen Table discussions last year…
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 community. Open House is the first official day of Further East – 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 – 21:00pm on
Monday 6 November at Potato Head Beach Club.

WHY HEAD TO OPEN HOUSE?
01 / PLAN YOUR NEXT MOVE
We know that in business there’s no place for abstract ideas. Open House is your opportunity to come together to learn, feel inspired and define tangible goals – for your business and our industry too.
02 / REDISCOVER YOUR COMMUNITY
Missing your Further East friends? We are too! Open House will give you the chance to reconnect with last year’s 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 is very much on the agenda at Open House.