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Get ready for an unprecedented show of force as the leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) event, IT&CM Asia, and the renowned corporate travel management conference, CTW Asia-Pacific, reunite in a live setting from 26 to 28 September in the city of angels, Bangkok. With a revitalized program for 2023, the dual event is set to offer enhanced chances for collaboration, engagement, and industry breakthroughs.

This year’s spectacular features include pioneering sessions such as the Asian MICE Cruise Conference, the Association Day Forum, and the ASEAN MICE Forum. Pre-event activities promise to invigorate attendees even before the grand opening, including an enlightening City Tour hosted by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and an exhilarating FAM trip by Topgolf Megacity.

In a first-of-its-kind move, the interactive icebreaker ‘Say Hi to Everyone’ initiative, managed by Asia Ability, aims to stimulate connections and foster networking. A surge in meetings for both exhibitors and buyers compared to past years adds to the allure of this year’s reunion.

Notable industry figures are gearing up for the event. Calstas J, Director General of ICOM, Switzerland, expressed his anticipation for the upcoming conference, “I am excited for the business meetings, networking sessions, casual gatherings and enlightening discussions. My goal is to identify partners with mutual visions who can establish beneficial collaborations post-pandemic.”

One of the event’s main highlights includes the opening keynote by Khun Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, President of the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation and Adviser of the Phuket Tourist Association. His discussion, themed “Connecting Minds, Supporting Communities”, seeks to underscore the positive impact of MICE partnerships on local communities.

An engaging fireside chat with TCEB and Thailand Incentive & Convention Association (TICA) officials will focus on how business events contribute to urban development and local community prosperity. The Asian MICE Cruise Conference is set to delve into the post-pandemic cruise industry revival and discover novel methods of meeting and networking.

Key forums include the Association Day Forum by the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) and the ASEAN MICE Forum, co-hosted by the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and Kasetsart University. These forums aim to spark meaningful dialogues on corporate expectations vs. qualifier desires in Incentive Travel Experiences and adopting sustainability measures while empowering communities.

The ceremonial beginning of IT&CM Asia and CTW APAC will be marked by an opening ceremony and welcome reception, co-hosted by TCEB. This gathering presents yet another valuable opportunity for delegates to meet and greet.

A parade of partners and sponsors including TCEB, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thailand Incentive & Convention Association (TICA), Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), Airports of Thailand (AOT), and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), among others, have pledged their invaluable support for the event.

For those looking to be part of this transformative MICE event, please join us from 26 – 28 September at the Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. For further details, you can visit the official websites of IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific. Online registration is available at IT&CM Registration.