Private Events · USA & Worldwide · Limited Capacity · Registration Required · 2026
Apex Master Luxury Hospitality & Wellness Immersion
SONEVA PHILOSOPHY Masterclass Day

With Sonu ShivdasaniRedefine Luxury.
Live Without Compromise.

One exclusive day with the visionary founder of Soneva — the architect of the world’s most celebrated sustainable ultra-luxury resort concept who proved that responsible, purposeful luxury commands the greatest loyalty.

Time9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
LocationsMultiple Locations — USA & Worldwide
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FormatOne-Day Private Immersion — Daytime Only
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Soneva
World #1 Sustainable Luxury
$1B+
Resort Portfolio
30+
Yrs Luxury Innovation
SLOW
LIFE Philosophy Creato
Sonu Shivdasani
Sonu Shivdasani
Keynote Speaker · USA & Worldwide 2026
Keynote Speaker

Founder of Soneva — The World's
Most Celebrated Sustainable Luxury Resort

Entrepreneur. Luxury Visionary. Sustainable Hospitality Pioneer.

Sonu Shivdasani is the co-founder and CEO of Soneva — one of the world’s most acclaimed luxury resort brands, encompassing Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives and Soneva Kiri in Thailand. Recognised globally for pioneering the concept of intelligent, sustainable luxury — combining barefoot elegance with environmental responsibility and deeply personal service.

Educated at Eton and Oxford, Sonu began his career in finance before co-founding Six Senses and then Soneva in 1995. His SLOW LIFE philosophy — Sustainable, Local, Organic, Wellness, Learning, Inspiring, Fun, Experiences — has become one of the most influential concepts in luxury hospitality worldwide.

Soneva has won essentially every major luxury hospitality award available and has been consistently named among the world’s finest resorts. His sustainability innovations including carbon neutrality have made Soneva the global benchmark for responsible luxury.

Founded
Soneva Fushi · Soneva Jani · Soneva Kiri — World’s Best Resorts
Education
Eton College · Oxford University
Philosophy
SLOW LIFE — Sustainable Intelligent Luxury Hospitality Model
Recognition
World’s Best Resort · 100+ International Luxury Awards
Event Program

A Day Engineered
for Peak Performance

A one-day luxury philosophy and hospitality strategy immersion — exploring what it means to build the world’s most beloved luxury brand by putting purpose and sustainability at the centre.

9:30
11:00
Keynote
Opening Keynote with Sonu Shivdasani
Sonu opens with a keynote on the Soneva Philosophy — his vision of luxury as a force for good, how sustainable intelligent design commands premium pricing, and why the future of luxury hospitality belongs to those who build meaning into their brand.
↳ All Ticket Holders
11:15
12:30
Advanced Session
Advanced Luxury Brand Strategy & Sustainable Hospitality Models
Deep-dive into the strategic frameworks behind Soneva’s success — SLOW LIFE brand architecture, how to build a cult luxury following, carbon-neutral luxury operations, and the pricing power that comes from authentic purpose.
↳ All Ticket Holders
12:30
2:00
VIP + Inner Circle
Private Lunch — Selected Categories
An intimate private lunch for VIP and Inner Circle attendees providing closer proximity to Sonu Shivdasani and fellow elite guests.
↳ VIP & Inner Circle Only
2:00
4:00
Workshop
Applied Luxury Vision Workshop & Brand Purpose Framework
Hands-on workshop building your brand’s luxury purpose framework — defining your version of intelligent luxury and designing the experience architecture that commands unconditional loyalty.
↳ All Ticket Holders
4:00
5:30
Inner Circle
Closed Inner Circle Session
A rare closed-door session for a strictly limited number of Inner Circle participants — maximum direct access to Sonu Shivdasani in an intimate format.
↳ Inner Circle Only — By Invitation
Access & Pricing

Choose Your Level
of Access

Group Ticket
Day Ticket
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Group · Up to 30 People
Full one-day access for the group
Live keynote — Sonu Shivdasani
Applied sustainable luxury hospitality workshop
Deep-dive seminar & Q&A session
Up to 30 participants per group
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VIP One-to-One
Price on
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By Confirmation · Per Session
All Day Ticket benefits included
Private one-to-one with Sonu Shivdasani
Personalised sustainable luxury hospitality strategy
Exclusive format — by confirmation only
Price confirmed upon inquiry
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All pricing available on request: info@gotoapex.com

Who This Is For

A Curated Experience
for Elite Performers

Luxury Hospitality Leaders
Hotel owners, resort developers, and hospitality executives building the next generation of world-class luxury experiences.
Luxury Brand Founders
Entrepreneurs in fashion, travel, wellness, and lifestyle building brands where sustainability commands premium.
Investors in Luxury
Capital allocators seeking the strategic framework behind the world’s most resilient luxury portfolios.
Wellness & Spa Professionals
Leaders in wellness hospitality learning from the pioneer who defined truly transformative luxury wellness.
Sustainability Leaders
Executives integrating sustainability into luxury without compromising quality, exclusivity, or profitability.
Experience Designers
Creative and commercial professionals designing extraordinary experiences that go beyond convention.
Important Information

Private. Exclusive.
By Registration Only.

  • Private, curated event — no public walk-ins.
  • Limited capacity — allocated strictly by ticket tier.
  • Event locations across USA & Worldwide.
  • Exact venue confirmed per location upon registration.
  • Daytime event only. No evening program.
  • All pricing available on request — contact us directly.

Ready to Redefine
What Luxury Means?

Secure your place at one of the most exclusive sustainable luxury hospitality events of 2026. Contact the Apex team to request pricing and confirm your registration.

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