New trade show, new exco for MACEOS

The Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS) has announced the launch of EVENTXPO 2024, which will be part of this year’s Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) – the annual show produced by the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MCEB) – and held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from 19-21 August.

With the theme of “Everything, Everywhere, Events!”, the trade show aims to be a one-stop marketplace of the latest business events products, services, technology, trends and insights that will sharpen industry growth.

Aside from the show floor, EVENTXPO 2024 will feature interactive workshops, pocket talks by industry experts, and a careers fair for students and professionals to explore job opportunities within the industry. The show will also host the MACEOS Youth Challenge, its signature annual event encouraging youths to share their best business events ideas.

MACEOS unveils new exco committe for 2024-2026

MACEOS also announced the latest Executive Committee lineup at its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 23 May.

Datuk Dr M Gandhi, founder and chairman of Bumiati Holding, will be taking the helm of leadership from outgoing president Francis Teo, and will be serving the association in that role for the next two years.

Under Teo’s tenure from 2020 to 2024, the association achieved significant key milestones – among which were the launching of the MACEOS Strategic Roadmap 2022-2030, the rolling out of the SafeBE certification programme during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the launching of the inaugural Business Events Forum in Sabah and Sarawak.

In his acceptance speech, Gandhi shared his goal to expand market opportunities through government and industry associations.

“In assuming the presidency of MACEOS, I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming support received,” he said. “With Malaysia set to chair ASEAN in 2025, it is the perfect time for our association to actively engage in fostering collaboration with fellow ASEAN nations, driving social, economic and trade cooperation forward with business events.”