MEET IN @ SABAH

PROGRAMME

Thursday, 22 April 2021

Time Itinerary 1000 hrs. Arrival and registration of guests Welcome Remarks by Mr. Francis Teo 1030 hrs President Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS) 1040 hrs. Icebreaker Session, by Asia Ability Sabah Shine in the Meetings Spotlight – In It to Win It

Presented by: Mr. Noor Ahmad Hamid Regional Director 1110 hrs. Asia Pacific of International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)

How to design a better bidding and decision-making process? This session will focus on the best angle to communicate the destination's core brand values, key messages and marketing campaigns to tell a story. Mapping Strategies for International Exhibitions – Connecting in Disconnected Times

Presented by: Gerard Leeuwenburgh 1140 hrs. MACEOS Executive Committee Member & General Manager, Informa Markets Malaysia Sdn Bhd

As the pandemic forces a rethink of how individuals, brands and companies connect with customers, this session will focus on switching from real-life experiences to the buyer's engagement in the virtual world. Make Way for Event Tech, Virtual and Hybrid – Hype or Hope?

Presented by: Mr. Kelvin Tai Chief Operating Officer 1210 hrs. InQBay Bhd

As we all struggle to know what the future of events looks like, one thing is clear - technology will be a major player at any gathering for the foreseeable future. This session will focus on the best practices for virtual and hybrid, what attendees want now, and what every event producer needs to know about technology today. Closing by MACEOS 1240 hrs. Mr. Kenneth Fong Honorary Secretary

MEET IN MALAYSIA @ SABAH & SESI JERAYAWARA (ROADSHOW) DASAR PELANCONGAN NEGARA (DPN) 2020-2030

PROGRAMME

Time Itinerary 2.00 pm Arrival of guests Arrival of YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy binti Shukri 2.30 pm Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia 2.35 pm National – ‘’ 2.40 pm State Song – ‘Sabah Tanah Airku’ Welcome Speech by YBhg. Dato' Sri Abdul Khani bin Daud 2.45 pm Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) Opening Speech by YBhg. Datuk Jafry Ariffin 2.55 pm Minister of Tourism, Arts and Environment (KEPKAS), Sabah Launching Speech by YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri 3.10 pm Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia Panel Session: Building a Thriving BE Industry – The Economic Frontliner

Moderator: Mr. Tristan Beau de Lomenie General Manager Sabah International Convention Centre

Panellist:

3.20 pm 1) Mr. Francis Teo – MACEOS 2) Mr. Noor Abdul Hamid – Regional Director Asia Pacific, International Congress & Convention Association 3) Puan Noredah Othman – General Manager, Sabah Tourism Board

As the world ground to a halt last year, the economy suffered a massive loss on a scale not witnessed ever before. This session will discuss how Sabah can leveraging Business Events to jumpstart the state's economy by Updated on 12 April 2021 4 re-mingling the businesses with safe business events and leisure itineraries MyCEB Presentation - Meet in Malaysia (MIM) 3.50 pm Cik Tan Mei Phing, Director – Business Events Division 4.05 pm Malaysian Business Events Strategic Marketing Plan (MBESMP) 2021 – 2030

Presented by: Puan Adlina Borhan Consultant, AB & Artho 4.20 pm PRESENTATION OF COVID-19: Prospect and Process of Preparing for a New Tourism Landscape

Presented by: YBhg. Prof. Amran bin Hamzah Consultant, Uni-Technologies Sdn Bhd 4.35 pm National Tourism Policy Presentation 2020 -2030 5.20 pm Media Conference 6.00 pm Iftar with Sabah Industry Players (Hosted by MyCEB) YBM with delegates moving to Sutera Harbour