Sotheby's Specialists Paul Redmayne and Graeme Thompson discuss the world's most iconic coloured diamonds including the pear-shaped Fancy Vivid Orangy Pink Desert Rose diamond.
Conversation followed by Q&A.

Speakers: 
Paul Redmayne, Sotheby’s Senior Vice President, Luxury Sales
Graeme Thompson, Sotheby’s Senior International Specialist, Jewelry

In Conversation with James Barclay, Principle, McLaren World Endurance Championship Team plus Special Guest.

Speakers: 
James Barclay, Principle, McLaren World Endurance Championship Team
Mika Häkkinen, Former McLaren Formula One Driver and the 1998 & 1999 FIA Formula One World Champion
Mark Norris, Director Commercial Trackside Operations, McLaren Racing
Hosted by: Toni Cowan-Brown, F1 Commentator

Mario Isola, Anthony Johansen and Marco Maria Tronchetti Provera explore the Pirelli world, demonstrating that it’s more than just tyres, but also technology, design, and experience.

Speakers: 
Mario Isola, Pirelli Motorsport Director
Anthony Johansen, Global Product Training Manager
Marco Maria Tronchetti Provera, SVP Pirelli Design & Assets Conversion

Franco-American investor, philanthropist and art collector Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan has two all-consuming passions: the works of the 17th-century Dutch artistic genius Rembrandt, and the protection of the world’s big cats. His magnificent Rembrandt drawing, depicting a Young Lion Resting, will be sold at Sotheby’s in New York next February — with full proceeds going to Panthera, the world’s leading big cat conservation charity. This conversation will explore the theme of Rembrandt as the ultimate “Universal Artist” and his connection to biodiversity and wildlife conservation.

Speakers: 
Thomas S. Kaplan, Businessman, Philanthropist and Art Collector
Diana Picasso, Art Historian, Curator and co-founder of jewellery brand Menē
Gregory Rubinstein, Head of Old Master & Early British Drawings, Sotheby's Worldwide

Through insightful panels and curated dialogue, the Forum addresses the challenges and opportunities brought by generational change, emerging technologies and evolving lifestyles.The Forum will feature a keynote presentation “Roarington: Where Heritage Meets Innovation” and a Panel Discussion: “The Future of Collectibles - Perspectives from Heritage and Innovation”.

Speakers: 
Marcus Breitschwerdt, CEO Mercedes-Benz Heritage
Benedetto Camerana, President, MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile
Prof. Markus Gross, Chief Scientist, The Walt Disney Company
Josh Pullan, Global Head of Sotheby’s Luxury
Mohamed Al Alkamali, Chief Trade & Industry Officer, Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Moderator: Fritz Kaiser, Founder, Roarington

The art market today is undergoing tectonic shifts, presenting unique challenges but also opportunities for collectors looking to build a meaningful legacy. In this conversation with HH Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan, leading art advisor Hugo Nathan, and cultural strategist Lateefa Bin Hamoodah, we discuss the state of the global art market and their long-term advice to collectors in an ever-evolving landscape.

Speakers: 
His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Art Patron and Collector, Member of the Royal Household
Lateefa bin Hamoodah, Cultural Strategist
Hugo Nathan, Beaumont Nathan Art Advisory
Moderated by Katia Nounou, Sotheby’s Deputy Chairman Middle East

Charles F. Stewart, Sotheby’s Chief Executive Officer, in conversation with Sandy Heller.

Speakers: 
Charles F. Stewart, Sotheby’s Chief Executive Officer
Sandy Heller, Founder of the Heller Group

Diana Picasso in conversation with Samuel Valette, Sotheby’s Vice Chairman, Head of Private Sales for EMEA.

Speakers: 
Samuel Valette, Sotheby’s Vice Chairman Private Sales
Diana Picasso, Art Historian, Curator and co-founder of jewelry brand Menē

Join Oliver Barker for a conversation with Batia Ofer, renowned art collector, philanthropist, Chair of the Royal Academy Trust and founder of Art of Wishes, an initiative that raises funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through contemporary art. We’ll explore Batia’s personal journey from collecting art to championing philanthropy, the impact of her work on supporting emerging artists and institutions, and the vital role art plays in society, community engagement and education.

Speakers: 
Oliver Barker, Chairman Sotheby’s Europe
Batia Ofer, Art Collector, Patron, and Philanthropist

Sam Hines, Sotheby’s Global Chairman of Watches, and Duccio Lopresto, Managing Director of RM Sotheby’s in conversation with Joshua Pullan, Head of Sotheby’s Global Luxury Division.

Speakers:
Sam Hines, Sotheby’s Global Chairman of Watches
Duccio Lopresto, Managing Director of RM
Joshua Pullan, Head of Sotheby’s Global Luxury Division

Morgane Halimi, Sotheby’s Global Head of Handbags and Fashion, in conversation with Marisa Meltzer, Author of “It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin”.

Speakers: 
Morgane Halimi, Sotheby’s Global Head of Handbags and Fashion
Marisa Meltzer, Author and Journalist

Melissa Moncada, President of Colnago and CEO & Founder of Aurora Vision Group, the holding company behind Colnago, UAE Team ADQ, Wolfi’s, and Pangaia in conversation with Paul Redmayne, Sotheby’s Senior Vice President, Luxury Sales.

Speakers:
Melissa Moncada, President of Colnago and CEO & Founder of Aurora Vision Group, the holding company behind Colnago, UAE Team ADQ, Wolfi’s, and Pangaia
Paul Redmayne, Sotheby’s Senior Vice President, Luxury Sales

Christian & Yasmin Hemmerle in conversation with Melanie Grant and Quig Bruning, Sotheby’s Head of Jewels, Americas & EMEA.

Speakers: 
Christian and Yasmin Hemmerle, Hemmerle
Melanie Grant, Writer, Stylist and Art Director
Quig Bruning, Sotheby’s Head of Jewels, Americas & EMEA

Chad Roffers, Chairman of Concierge Auctions, on private auctions for real estate, how to find opportunities that no one knows about, and the top luxury markets for purchasing.

Speakers: 
Chad Roffers, CEO, Concierge Auctions