The Meetings Show APAC announces formation of advisory board

Top industry leaders will provide strategic guidance, ensuring the event addresses the evolving needs in APAC’s MICE sector.

Registration and exhibition commitment surge ahead of The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, which is co-located with the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific, when both events take place at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre on 16-17 April 2025.
Registration and exhibition commitment surge ahead of The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, which is co-located with the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific, when both events take place at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre on 16-17 April 2025.

The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, co-located with the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific, returns to Singapore on 16-17 April 2025, at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. Together, these two powerhouse events will create the largest gathering of group travel professionals ever seen in the Asia Pacific region, drawing unprecedented interest from around the industry.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural show, the 2025 event is already generating significant buzz. Several leading APAC destinations and hotel groups have renewed their commitments, with many exhibitors expanding their booth sizes and hosted buyer meeting programmes. Over 300 industry professionals have already registered their interest in attending, underscoring the growing influence and value of the event.

Advisory board formed

In a move to ensure the event remains at the forefront of innovation and relevance in the MICE sector, The Meetings Show Asia Pacific has formed an esteemed Advisory Board comprising top industry leaders from across the region to shape the event’s content programme. Members include:

  • Petrina Goh, Head of Commercial, Southeast Asia & Hong Kong, CWT Meetings & Events

  • Leon Burman, Managing Director, TRIBE Travel & Events

  • Dylan Sharma, Co-Founder and Director, TRICOM Events

  • Anita Howard, Strategy Director, International Corporate Events (ICE)

  • Kaori Pereyra-Lago, Head of Strategic Meetings, APAC & EMEA, Global Business Development & Strategy, American Express Global Business Travel

  • Darren Tan, Managing Director, World Express

  • Edward Koh, Executive Director, Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel, Singapore Tourism Board

  • Angela Shelton, CEO, Answers for Associations

  • Wee Min Ong, Vice President of Sales and MICE, Marina Bay Sands

  • Alexis Lhoyer, Co-Founder & CEO, Chab Agency

  • Guy Bigwood, CEO & Chief Changemaker, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement)

  • Siew Hoon Yeoh, Editorial Director, Northstar Travel Group Asia

  • Vanessa Lovatt, Founder, Event Tech World

  • Sanjay Seth, Director, BCD Meetings & Events

  • Morgan Thomas, Director, On-Site Technology

The 2025 event will offer a comprehensive programme including pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, educational sessions led by industry experts, and exclusive networking opportunities. Topics to be explored include event design, technology, sustainability, wellness, and workforce management.

“After the incredible success of last year’s show, we’re seeing extraordinary momentum for 2025,” said David Blansfield, Executive Vice President, Northstar Meetings Group.  “The renewed commitment from our APAC partners, the increased exhibitor presence across the show floor, and the high demand from attendees is evidence of the growing opportunities in the MICE sector in Asia and the critical role The Meetings Show Asia Pacific plays in shaping the future of group travel and events in the region.”

Don’t miss out

Registration for The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2025 is now open, with space still available for new exhibitors. Interested participants are encouraged to secure their spot early to ensure access to prime locations on the show floor.

For more information and updates, please visit www.themeetingsshow-apac.com.