CTW APAC reveals redesigned programme

Corporate Travel World Asia-Pacific (CTW APAC) has unveiled a new programme. The event will take place from 24-26 September, mornings exclusively dedicated to business and appointments, and the afternoons set aside for CTW APAC conferences. Among the new segments will be an interactive ice-breaker segment, Say Hi to Everyone, helmed by MICE Strategist and Hospitality Consultant Mr David Barrett. Also featured is ‘Meet-The-Corporates’, which will be conducted in a speed-dating format over 2 x 1 hour sessions across two days where CTW corporate travel/procurement professionals can meet IT&CM Asia exhibitors from Dubai, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and more. ‘Corporate Exchange, Exclusively Thailand’ sees the show partnered with Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) to feature 48 Thai suppliers in a close-knit yet engaging style. More than 100 international corporate buyers are expected, with 80% hailing from Asia Pacific. Delegates can look forward to a speaker line-up from organisations such as Accenture, Amway, Ariston Thermo China, ATNS, Cvent, CWT, HerbalLife, JTB, Kseven Industries, Luxoft, Michelin Hungary, MovieInSync, NTT Global Sourcing, Nxp India Technology Solutions, Osram and Park Hotel Group. Said Pulak Bhaumik, Head Global PMO of NTT Global Sourcing said: “Travel Managers are on the constant lookout to attend conferences that help develop both their professional and personal growth. “Knowing your audience is essential when choosing the topics and being in the industry plays a huge role. Along with other CTW APAC advisory panellist, conference topics are taken into review and aimed to be relevant yet interesting to peak their interest.”