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Dr. Edward Koh

Executive Director, Conventions, Meetings & Incentives Travel, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau

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Dr. Edward Koh has been leading the Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel division of the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau, a group under the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), since 2019. He provides strategic counsel to attract quality association congresses and corporate-driven events to Singapore, maintaining its position as a leading International Convention and Meetings destination….

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Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau

Consistently ranked as Asia’s Top Convention City by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Singapore is a global leader for business events. As the lead government agency for the business events sector in Singapore, the Singapore Exhibition & Convention BureauTM (SECB) is responsible for shaping and retaining Singapore’s exceptional reputation as one of the…

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Events Deliver Impact in Melbourne, Geelong and Beyond

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET), operators of the globally renowned Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, have released their Annual Report and Impact Report, highlighting their important role in driving economic, social and environmental impact. In 2023-24, MCET generated $777 million in economic impact…

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Global Policy Leadership Series | The Hon. Steve Dimopoulos MP

From UFI: We’re excited to share our interview with The Hon. Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Environment, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, and Minister for Outdoor Recreation of the State of Victoria, Australia. This conversation offers a blueprint for integrating sustainability with impactful policymaking as Minister Dimopoulos discusses Victoria’s leading strategies to host world-class…

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13 April 2025

The Business of Events (BOE) 2025: Master. Mind. | Singapore

The Business of Events (BOE) 2025 converges the dual pillars of leadership within an intergenerational workforce: mastery and intellectual prowess. Building on BOE 2024’s exploration of the duality between Unlearning and Relearning, BOE 2025 unites experienced and emerging leaders for real-time discussions. Participants will delve into crucial dualities — Skill and Strategy, IQ and EQ,…

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John Burke

General Manager, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

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John Burke is the General Manager of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) and is a senior venue operation professional with over 25 years’ experience working across all areas of venue and event management including leadership, commercial management, construction liaison, vendor management, programme management, facility operations & engineering, and audio visual (AV) & technical…

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is Malaysia’s premier award-winning venue, owned by KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and is proudly managed by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and ASM Global. Located right in the heart of the country’s capital city, and…

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DESTINATION ALIGNMENT: Something Worth Working For

By Rod Cameron (pictured above), President, Criterion Communications Inc: There is a lot of satisfaction at seeing the lights going on as a new perspective on an old topic is revealed and illustrated. At the same time it demonstrates why positive change is often so difficult to achieve in many parts of our industry. I…

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IMARC Confirms Sydney as Host for a Fourth Year

From Business Event Sydney: International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) has confirmed Sydney will be host to the conference in 2025 making it the fourth year the conference will been held in the city, where it has subsequently seen a 35% increase in speakers and delegates. Since the move to Sydney, IMARC has…

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First Global Conference on Tourism for Rural Development in Vietnam

From TravelDailyNews: UN Tourism and Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism will host the first Conference on Tourism for Rural Development in Hoi An, focusing on using tourism for rural upliftment and inclusive growth. UN Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam, will convene global and local leaders,…

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Informa Launches Asia-Pacific MICE Event in Hong Kong in 2025

From TSNN: Organized by Informa Markets with Informa Connect as co-organizer, Connect Marketplace Hong Kong is launching March 19-21, 2025, at AsiaWorld-Expo. The inaugural Asia Pacific event for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) community marks the debut of Connect Marketplace in Asia, aiming to elevate experiences and shape the future of the industry….

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Cvent Delivers Masterclass in Gathering European Meetings Industry

From Skift Meetings: Cvent has slowly but surely created a behemoth of an industry event, showing no signs of slowing down. The 2024 edition of Cvent CONNECT Europe wrapped up on Thursday at the Hilton London Metropole. Over three days, the event tech giant pulled off the impressive feat of orchestrating what is now by…

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Sydney: A Collaborative City

From Boardroom: Increasingly, associations are prioritising access to knowledge capital when it comes to selecting a destination for their event. For those working in the aerospace and defence sector, this often leads them to Sydney, Australia’s largest city. Sydney stands at the forefront of aerospace and defence innovation in Australia, combining leading research facilities and…

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BESydney CEO Lewis-Smith Announces Departure

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for financial year (FY) 2023/2024 where it announced strong results for the fiscal period and an even stronger forward events pipeline through to 2030. BESydney CEO and business events industry visionary, Lyn Lewis-Smith also announced that she had advised the Board of her decision not…

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Private Equity Propelling Globus Events Further into China Market

From Exhibition World: Globus Events, formerly known as VNU Exhibitions Asia, has completed three major acquisitions in China since February, part of an ambitious expansion strategy, backed by its majority owner (since February 2024), private equity investor Advent International (‘Advent’). Since becoming part of Advent’s portfolio, Globus Events has made majority acquisitions in key sectors…

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AIME 2025 – Keynote Speakers Confirmed

From Meeting Newz: The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) have confirmed two keynote speakers for the 2025 Knowledge Program. This year’s Knowledge Program theme, “We Matter!”, focuses on the global business events industry as a powerful driver of economic growth. Attendees will be guided by two standout speakers who will explore the crucial…

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Peng Ee Ooi

Founder & CEO, 49travelmice.com

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As the Founder and CEO of 49travelmice.com, Peng Ee leverage over four decades of expertise in the media, travel and MICE industries to deliver strategic consultancy and tailored solutions for the business events and travel sectors. His passion lies in mentoring high performance teams, and driving growth for clients by providing valuable insights, facilitating industry…

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Bid Fund Program Unlocks Return of Wind Energy Summit to Melbourne

From Melbourne Convention Bureau: The APAC Wind Energy Summit, the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) flagship conference and exhibition, is set to return to Melbourne in 2025. Previously known as the Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Summit, this prestigious event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and institutions to develop innovative and collaborative solutions addressing…

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22 June 2025

AIPC Annual Conference 2025, Shenzhen, China

AIPC – the International Association of Convention Centres – is the industry association for professional convention and exhibition centre managers world wide. AIPC is committed to encouraging and recognizing excellence in convention centre management, while at the same time providing the tools to achieve such high standards through its research, educational and networking programs. The…

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The Business Events Industry Can Help to Create a More Peaceful World

From Meetings International: The President and CEO of Seoul Tourism Organization, Ki Yon Kil, says “Although we are successful even now, the MICE industry is still beginning its development in the Republic of Korea. The business event industry in Seoul and South Korea has great potential, so we are developing this potential of the whole…

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