Event Location: Hongkong Expired Events

This October, Great Thirstday celebrates Oktoberfest.

Join us at our signature monthly social where members and friends gather to share laughter, ideas, food and drinks. No one leaves Thirsty.

In collaboration with Young Master Brewery, join a guided Craft Beer Tasting  with Young Master, Hong Kong’s leading craft brewery. Plus, have the opportunity to make and take home a one litre personalised can, and in true Oktoberfest spirit, enjoy some Bavarian-inspired snacks!

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019
Time:  6:00 – 8:00 pm
Venue: The Great Room, 23/F One Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

*Members and invited guests only.
*Members, feel free to bring a friend or two. Upon receiving your RSVP, we will confirm your spot.

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About Young Master Brewery
Hong Kong’s Own Artisanal Ales. Young Master Brewery was born out of a desire to brew distinctive, world-class, extremely fresh beers locally for Hong Kong.  Founded by Rohit Dugar in 2013, Young Master aims to revive craft brewing in Hong Kong and bring the local drinking experience up a notch. The beers are brewed fresh with the highest quality ingredients that are not filtered, pasteurized, or without artificial stabilizers or chemicals. To learn more, click here.

A GREAT DAY is our annual summer soiree! Join us for an evening of summer delight!

Mingle over summery cocktails by MHD and healthy bites by Invisible Kitchen. Plus, create your own “Scent of Greatness” to take home and relax & unwind during a hand-massage with John Masters Organics (first come first basis).

Please note, that this is a personal invite-only event. If you would like to bring a  guest or nominate a guest to attend in your place, please email their contact information to us.

Once you register for the event, our team will be in touch to confirm your spot. 

Please note, this is a personal invite-only event. If you would like to bring a guest or nominate a guest to attend in your place, please email their contact information to us at [email protected] 

Join us for our annual summer social ‘A Great Day’ as we launch The Great Room Raffles Arcade at the iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore. We invite you to unlock your creativity with a series of experiences that celebrate artistry, passion and inspiration.

Hear of what fuelled legendary writers with A Genteel Tipple Through Gin Literature by Hendrick’s Gin, whilst sipping on cocktails crafted with finesse. Score street cred as you customise your very own kicks with SBTG and Converse. Be in great company at our Leica photo gallery and get your portrait shot by Munster.

A cold brew that hits you with a caffeine-zing, ice cold Peroni beer and gourmet Mod-sin bites by Preparazzi will satiate your taste buds (and energy levels!) throughout.

▶ Ticketed Experiences start at 4:00pm
▶ Party starts at 5:30pm. Cocktails, beer and food will only be served from 5:30pm. Keep your eyes peeled for a surprise performance before the sun sets.

▻ SBTG x Converse Sneaker Customisation Workshop ◅
4:00pm to 6:00pm
25 seats available
$80 (Members), $120 (Non Members)
Ticket includes a pair of Converse sneakers.
Book your seat here: https://sneakerworkshop.peatix.com

▻ A Genteel Tipple through Gin Literature with Hendrick’s Gin ◅
4:00pm to 5:15pm
50 seats available
Complimentary for Members with code sent via member e-newsletter, $50 for Non Members
Book your seat here: https://agenteeltipple.peatix.com

Please alight at the Raffles Arcade Drop off point by North Bridge Road.

Members, Invited guests & adults only

The second of our Collector’s Classroom series in partnership with WatchBox.

Join us for an up close experience with WatchBox’s client advisors, all whilst enjoying some of Scotland’s finest whisky at The Great Room, One Taikoo Place.

To RSVP send us an email to [email protected]

Please note that this is a personal invite-only event. 

Derick creates large geometric configurations from carefully folded and stacked second-hand clothing. He recently completed commissions with Swire Properties, the Central and Western District Office and the NGO Redress who held a three-week clothing drive at 20 locations in Hong Kong. The goal is to encourage HK residents to develop a sustainable mindset, while also reducing, reusing and recycling old textiles.

To RSVP send us an email to [email protected]

Please note that this is an invite-only event.

CORPORATE INNOVATION 
Moderated by Karena Belin, Cofounder &CEO of WHub and AngelHub

In collaboration with WHub, join us for a casual lunch time dialogue. Learn more about the difference between large scale companies and fast paced startups; drivers of success and pitfalls to avoid. You will understand what makes the Lean Startup Approach so successful and how to replicate it in your daily work and bring it back to your organisation.

Speakers: 
Inaki Amate – Head of Digital Greater China & Head of Design APAC, EY
Pubudu Abayasiri – Associate Director of Digital Products, CLP Holdings Innovation

The Great Room Member: HK$100
Non-Members of The Great Room: HK$150 

* Light lunch included, coffee, tea and water.
*The Great Room discount code: TGR100

PURCHASE TICKET HERE

THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
with Multimedia Journalist Uptin Saiidi

HK$150 for The Great Room Members
HK$200 for Non- The Great Room Members
* Light lunch, coffee, tea and water included
* No refund policy 

Learn to gain the confidence in sounding both dynamic and authoritative. Whether you’re in an elevator and meeting a potential new business partner, pitching your idea in front of hundreds of people or being interviewed on live television, with practice, your voice can start to become confident and unique to you.

This session will focus on: 
Introductions
Breath work to calm the nerves
Effective body language
Mastering the elevator pitch
Questions & Answers

About Uptin Saiidi:
Uptin Saiidi, is graduate of The George Washington University where he studied Finance, International Business and Communications. He earned a certificate of Journalism at New York University before relocating to Hong Kong. He has spent seven years working at large media companies in New York while working with speaking coaches and involved in writing and improv courses.

PURCHASE TICKET HERE 

THE GREAT ROOMIES GO
Breathing and  Stretching Session with H-Kore 

Find a moment of calm and join this lunchtime Breathing & Stretching session with H-Kore. This session will teach simple breathing techniques that can be used anytime to reset. H-Kore will guide you through some gentle stretching with a main focus on opening up the lungs & heart space.

Feel free to bring along a friend! Sign up now, limited spots only.

Attire: please wear something comfortable and unrestrictive (dresses and skirts not advised). Please bring socks. Yoga mats provided. 

This September, Fix up, Look sharp, Sip hard, Suit up!

Join us at our signature monthly social where members and friends gather to share laughter, ideas, food and drinks. No one leaves Thirsty.

In collaboration with CUFFS and San Pellegrino, we’re serving Gin and San Pellegrino Tonics, with a one of a kind Suit & Shirt Pop-Up Bar by CUFFS.

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2019
Time:  6:00 – 8:00 pm
Venue: The Great Room, 23/F One Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

*Members and invited guests only. Members, feel free to bring a friend or two. Upon receiving your RSVP, we will confirm your spot.

Presented by The Great Room and Luxellence Center,  Spend the Night with Jaguar, Panpuri and Lucaris.

This talk is designed to help you understand the principles of design innovation and branding and how these are applied within the fast-growing business and luxury markets worldwide.

How can innovation leverage your business to a more meaningful business in an era where customers are more conscious?
That’s why we’ve invited you to meet some of Thailand’s top specialists in this area.

Speaker List:
– Vunsa Tangnimitchok, International Expansion & Retail Strategy Director, PANPURI
– Veeranuch Trangtrakul, Head of Marketing, OCEAN GLASS PLC
– Charnchai Mahantakhun, Managing Director, INCHCAPE (THAILAND) CO., LTD
Moderated by: Dr. Thitiporn Sathavornmanee, Executive director, Luxellence Center

Agenda:
18:30 – Registration
19:05 – PANPURI: Journey to the Asia’s first luxury clean beauty skincare & wellness lifestyle brand by Vunsa Tangnimitchok, International Expansion & Retail Strategy Director, PANPURI
19:25 – LUCARIS: From quality glasses to a luxurious sense by Veeranuch Trangtrakul, Head of Marketing, OCEAN GLASS PLC
19:45 – JAGUAR: Electrifying Jaguar brand through electric vehicle by Khun Charnchai Mahantakhun, Managing Director, INCHCAPE (THAILAND) CO., LTD //Official Distributor of Jaguar Land Rover Thailand
20:05 – Panel Discussion: Innovation in Practice: How to innovate luxury brand’s business moderated by Dr. Thitiporn Sathavornmanee, Executive director, Luxellence Center
20:30 – Q&A and Networking

Venue: The Great Room, 26th Fl Gaysorn Tower
Dress Code: Smart Casual

Please RSVP by Friday 13 September to [email protected]

*Members and invited guests only.
*Upon receiving your RSVP, we will confirm your spot!