Tackling today’s biggest industry topics and featuring
dozens of global experts and respected thought leaders, The Meetings Show
Asia Pacific’s 2026 education programme will provide valuable insights and innovative
strategies to empower the region’s meetings and events professionals.
Thirty presentations, panel discussions, and interactive
sessions will take place across two dynamic stages - MICE Studios 1 and 2 –
over two days: 14-15 April 2026, including an AI-theme day two opening keynote
delivered by VOK DAMS CEO Colja Dams.
Organised by the Northstar Travel Group and co-located with
Business Travel Show Asia Pacific at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore for the second
year, The Meetings Show Asia Pacific is the region’s leading MICE trade show.
Last year, the event brought together 1,800 meetings professionals
from over 70 countries. More than 290 suppliers exhibited and in
excess of 8,000 business meetings took place over two days. More are
expected this year and buyers can register for
free now.
Introducing the 2026 education programme
Focusing on six pillars - Event Design, Trends, Future
Workforce, Sustainability, Wellness and Technology - this year’s agenda will
deep dive into the biggest topics affecting the industry today,
from AI and digital twinning, to harnessing customer experience to power
growth, promoting sustainability, delivering ROI and value, and understanding,
attracting and retaining talent within the next gen workforce.
AI leads the agenda
One of the biggest topics on the agenda this year is AI.
According to the most recent Pulse Survey from Northstar and Cvent, AI adoption
among event planners in Asia Pacific has rocketed from under half (43 per cent) to over
three quarters (75 per cent) in 12 months. Paula Rowntree, founder, Business Events
Network will present Event AI Tools in Action showcasing five
practical AI tools event professionals can use immediately on
returning to the office.
“AI is everywhere, but what actually helps in your
day-to-day work?” she asks. “From saving time on admin and
content to supporting smarter planning decisions, this fast-paced session is
all about real examples, real workflows and real impact - no tech background
required but you’ll walk away with five tools you can use in your day-to-day
work environment.”
AI is also the theme of the day two
opening keynote The Digital Doppelganger. Presented by Colja Dams, chief executive officer, VOK
DAMS, this is a must-see session, which investigates AI-generated
audience twins, and how they
will help planners understand, design and predict
how audiences will experience an event.
New for 2026! Talks in Ten
Fast, focused and full of ideas. Talks in
Ten is a brand new format for 2026; a series of sharp
10-minute presentations designed to spark thinking, not drain energy. Visitors
can expect big ideas, bold perspectives and practical takeaways
in a rapid-fire format to keep things moving and minds engaged.
In
partnership with Unique Speakers Bureau International, Talks in Ten speakers
include:
Day
one – 14 April:
·
Dr
Paula Smith, training director and principal expert, Global Institute of
Training and Presenting, Australia. Dr Smith is also presenting Why Great
Content Still Fails on day one.
·
Nicky
Verd, digital futurist, Unique Speakers Bureau International. She is also
presenting New Rules for Relevance on day two.
·
Brice
Degeyter, chief executive officer, Bizsu
Day
two – 15 April:
·
Lucy
Bloom, conference speaker, Flamingo Bloom
·
Dr
Anuradha Rao, Unique Speakers Bureau International
·
Yujin
Wong, Unique Speakers Bureau International
Exclusive
global insight
The findings from the upcoming Northstar and Cvent Pulse Survey will be
revealed exclusively at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific at 13:00 on Tuesday 14
April. This insight-driven
session will highlight key trends shaping demand, budgets, behaviour and
decision-making as AMI’s editorial director James Lancaster discusses what’s really
happening across the global events landscape right now.
Source from hundreds of suppliers
More than 300 exhibitors will be
at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific this year offering attendees unrivalled
opportunities to meet leading suppliers including hotels, global destinations,
venues and more. The exhibitor list already includes IHG Hotels & Resorts,
Singapore Tourism Board, AYANA Hotels and Resorts, Banyan Group, BWH Hotels,
Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR (IPIM), Hilton,
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Jio World Convention Centre, JTB Meetings & Events,
Korea Tourism Organization, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels
Group (SGA), Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts, Tourism Promotions Board (TPB)
Philippines.
Hosted buyer programme
Available exclusively for senior decision-makers, the programme includes
exclusive benefits such as hosted travel and accommodation, curated 1-to-1
meetings with exhibitors and VIP access to the event across both days,
including Hosted Buyer Lounge and networking events.
Hosted buyer slots are filling up fast and buyers are
encouraged to register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment at: https://www.themeetingsshow-apac.com/register
New floor layout and interactive
experiences
Alongside sourcing, learning and networking,
attendees will have the opportunity to tour the new series of ‘experience bars’ created in partnership
with Searix – Experiential
Tech, LunaLab Global, Pétale Tea, The Sirius
Sound™, Minifiglabs, PickyPic Photobooth and OneDollarOnly.com.sg.
Attendees can look forward to creating personalised AI
generated photos and gifts such as diffuser and tea blend.
