IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific 2022 have announced that registration for their first hybrid event has opened. The in-person aspect of the event will be hosted in Bangkok from 20 – 22 September, whereas virtual networking will take place from 20 – 28 September. For delegates attending in-person, the Bangkok event plans to provide a destination and brand pavilion; brand engagement platforms; knowledge sessions and workshops; in-person networking; pre- and post-show tours; and a hosting programme for MICE, association, and corporate buyers. Virtual attendees will have access to online-exclusive content, alongside recorded highlights of the Bangkok sessions, presentations, and showcases. Additionally, virtual delegates can attend networking sessions for exhibitors and buyers. The organisations have announced that they are currently expecting 200 exhibitors and over 350 buyers to attend the event.
Content highlights
IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia Pacific have outlined specific highlights for both events, detailing the difference in content for in-person and virtual attendees. According to the organisers, in-person delegates can expect:
- 24 scheduled meets for global exhibitors and buyers
- Optional virtual meetings with remote delegates
- Walk-in meetings (in-person and remote)
- A ‘walkabout’ meet-and-greet exclusively for associations, corporates, buyers, and media
- Tours around Thailand that will cover the country’s cultural, sustainability, and wellness incentives
Virtual attendees can expect:
- On-demand content, including the CTW Asia-Pacific Conference, brand showcases, and buyer procurement showcases
- On-demand networking features, some exclusively for exhibitors and buyers
- Downloadable contacts
- Live-hosted sessions with sponsors and brands
- Access to the virtual show’s attendee list
