Association Day Forum

For All IT&CMA Delegates
Helmed by Association professionals for Association professionals this ever-popular forum curates the current talking points in Association management with interactive discussions.
- When: 21 and 22 September 2022, Wednesday and Thursday | 0900 to 1000hrs
- Venue: Lotus Suite 5 and 12, Level 22, BCC
Review of 2019 Association Day Forum
Association Development - Investing in a Sustainable Future
25 September 2019, Wednesday | 0900 - 1000hrs | Lotus Suite 5, Level 22, BCC
Hosted by GainingEdge
Associations play a critical role in helping drive the development of knowledge economies. They provide collaborative forums for discussion, knowledge sharing, innovation, discovery and creation. A strong community of associations benefits economic development and growth. Through hosting international conventions, they also help to promote local innovation and exports to a global audience. This session explores how countries across the Asia Pacific are starting to give due recognition to this sector and the initiatives supporting association development. It also looks at what support exists to encourage associations to bid for and host international conventions.
Moderator
- Mike Williams, Senior Consultant and Partner, GainingEdge
Panellists
- Amelia Roziman, COO, Sarawak Convention Bureau
- Jan Tan, Director, Enterprise Promotion Centres Pte Ltd
- Olivia Jia, Senior Manager, IME Consulting
Keeping International Association Meetings Relevant
25 September 2019, Wednesday | 0900 - 1000hrs | Lotus Suite 6, Level 22, BCC
Hosted by IAPCO
International association meetings are going through fundamental changes – in the race for relevance, they have to compete with more regional approaches to conferences, while navigating through compliance issues and fundraising challenges. A delegate first approach and incorporating various channels for education and learning are key to a successful international meeting. In this session, we will look at the latest developments in international association meetings and will highlight some best practices from around the world.
Moderator
- Martin Boyle, CEO, IAPCO
Panellists
- Mathias Posch, President, IAPCO & International Conference Services (ICS)
- Jan Tonkin, Immediate Past President IAPCO; Chair Training Academy; Managing Director, The Conference Company, Auckland, New Zealand
Face Off: Should CVBs and PCOs Work Together For Greater Success?
26 September 2019, Thursday | 0900 - 1000hrs | Lotus Suite 5, Level 22, BCC
Hosted by ICCA & WPCOA
Moderator
- Noor Ahmad Hamid, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, ICCA
Panellists
- Ikuko Nishimura, General Manager, Tokyo Office, Convention Business Division, Congress Corporation
- Nancy Tan, Founder and Managing Director, Ace:Daytons Direct (International) Pte Ltd
The Future of Incentives - 10 Things You Need to Know
26 September 2019, Thursday | 0900 - 1000hrs | Lotus Suite 6, Level 22, BCC
Hosted by SITE
Incentive Travel is the fastest growing, highest yield segment of the MICE/Business Events Industry. And it is also evolving significantly from luxury to authenticity, from productivity enhancer to corporate culture builder, from main hubs to secondary destinations. Come and learn how Incentive Travel is fundamentally changing and discover the top 10 trends that shape the future of this highly valued travel segment.
Moderator
- Noor Ahmad Hamid, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, ICCA
Panellists
- Ikuko Nishimura, General Manager, Tokyo Office, Convention Business Division, Congress Corporation
- Nancy Tan, Founder and Managing Director, Ace:Daytons Direct (International) Pte Ltd