BFI Business & Policy Insights Series featuring Blackstone
Blackstone will share perspectives on private market opportunities for business families, focusing on key investment themes such as AI-driven innovation and resilient franchisor models. Liangzi Chen, Principal in Blackstone Private Wealth will highlight how these themes are accessed through private markets, including perpetual capital strategies suited for long-term investors.
This will be followed by a fireside chat with Sonny Park, Managing Director in Blackstone Private Wealth. Previously with Blackstone’s Private Equity Group in Hong Kong and Seoul, he worked on investments including Geo-Young and JUNO Hair, and will share perspectives on private equity in Asia and the current deal environment.
Subtitle: Navigating Private Markets: A Conversation with Blackstone. Contact: bfi@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Liangzi Chen, Principal, Private Wealth, Sonny Park, Managing Director, Private Wealth. Type: Dialogue Sessions. Lectures. Masterclass. Panel Discussions. Seminars & Workshops. Social & Networking. Talks & Forums. Training. Subject: Business. Strategic Management. Audience: Professionals.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
In-Person @ SMU Campus.
BFI Family Enterprise Programme (FEP)
Subtitle: Internationalisation Series: Leading Digital Business Transformation - Chongqing, China. Contact: bfi@smu.edu.sg. RSVP: If you are interested in this event, please contact us at bfi@smu.edu.sg. Type: Dialogue Sessions. Round Tables. Social & Networking. Talks & Forums. Conferences & Symposiums. Information Sessions. Seminars & Workshops. Study Trips. Training. Subject: Business. Economics. Digital Transformation. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. International. Networking. Strategic Management. Analytics for Business, Consumer & Social Insights. Exchange. Growth In Asia. Information Technology & Systems. Learning & Professional Development. Leadership. Audience: Professionals. Post Event Info: Internationalisation is not solely about entering new markets, but about developing a deeper understanding of the environments in which businesses operate, compete, and grow. What can business families learn from enterprises navigating AI adoption, intelligent manufacturing, leadership transition, and large-scale digital transformation – and what forces are shaping the future of enterprise growth in China and beyond?
We are pleased to announce the 4th edition of the BFI Family Enterprise Programme (FEP)…
Monday, October 26, 2026 – Friday, October 30, 2026.
In-Person at Chongqing, China.