25 November 2008, Tuesday Day 1
1030	Registration & Coffee
1100	Official Opening
1130	Keynote Address   Mr. Shannon Sweeney, Editor, CEI Asia
1205	Networking Lunch
1400	The Role of International MICE Associations in Asia and Practical Solutions to Tackling MICE Challenges   Interactive Discussion (Panel): Mr. Shahram Saber, Regional Director – Asia, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Mr. Paul Woodward, UFI Asia Pacific Mr. Edward Liu, Chairman, IAEE Asian Exhibition Council Mr. Anthony Wong, Chairman, ICCA Asia Pacific Moderator: Ms Raini Hamdi, Group Editor - Travel Group, TTG Asia Media
1515	Afternoon Refreshments
1545	HR problems faced by the industry and Best practices in talent management / retention   Ms Esther Smith, Head of Global Talent Management, IQPC Worldwide Pte Ltd
1630	How Does Event Insights Helps You Further Plan Your Show Strategically?   In a very competitive exhibition industry, organizers need to have strategic plans to prepare the trade shows for survival. What is Event Insights?  With third party independent event audit and research, you will have an insightful approach to gain valuable information about how to evaluate and plan your shows in order to hit the exact target markets, to upgrade your conversation with your existing exhibitors, advertisers and sponsors, and most importantly, to re-capture the missing segments of the market in the past.  By pursuing a complete and professional audit with high integrity and credibility, you will discover the truth of your shows for further planning strategically and effectively.   Ms Doreen Chan, General Manager, BPA Worldwide, China
1700	Networking
1800	Cocktail
1900	AIF Award Gala Dinner – All guests to be seated

	26 November 2008, Wednesday Day 2
0900	Will the roles of PCOs in Asia be diminished with the influx of AMCs? What are the impacts in the Convention Sector in Asia?   Panel Discussion: Mr. Robin Lokerman, President, MCI – Asia Pacific Ms Susan Cabrera, President, Association Management Resources, USA Ms Kitty Wong, President, K&A International Co., Ltd, Taiwan A/Prof Chan Yew Weng, Senior Consultant, Dept of Anaesthesia & SIC, Singapore General Hospital Mr. Ho Sun Yee, Ex-CEO, Singapore Heart Foundation    Moderator: Ms Nancy Tan, Managing Director, Ace:Daytons Direct (International) Pte Ltd
1030	Morning Refreshments
1100	The Future of the MICE Industry in APAC M&I – A Sunrise Industry in Asia?   Panel Discussion: Mr. Anthony Wong, Group Managing Director, AOS Conventions & Events, Malaysia Mr. Kenneth Phua, Regional Director, Asia- Pacific, Association of Corporate Travel Executives Moderator: Mrs Janet Tan-Collis, CEO, East West Executive Travellers Pte Ltd
1215	Keeping the Value Proposition Alive at Your Exhibitions   Mr. Ian Sequeira, Executive Vice President, Exhibit Surveys, Inc
1300	Networking Lunch
1430	Achieving Sustainability - CSR in the MICE Industry   Ms Marie Morice, Director, CSR Asia
1510	Driving your events through innovative use of technology §          Registration tools and programs §          Data capturing and management tools §          Hotel room reservation systems §          Online networking portals   Ms. Christine Toguchi, Managing Director, HSMAI Asia Pacific and Corporate Director of Marketing - Carlson Hotels Worldwide, Asia Pacific
1545	Afternoon Refreshments
1630	Networking Reception at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre