Rebranded as the Thailand Innovative Meetings Exchange (TIME), Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau’s (TCEB) annual flagship TIME event will be held in Bangkok and Chiang Mai from 17-22 June 2024.
For MICE professionals seeking cutting-edge insights, invaluable networking opportunities, and a glimpse into Thailand's innovative business events landscape, it's TIME to mark your calendars.
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is gearing up for its annual flagship TIME event from 17-22 June 2024 in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. This year, the event has been transformed and rebranded as the Thailand Innovative Meetings Exchange, reflecting TCEB's commitment to innovation, creativity and industry-leading trends.
Transformation unveiled
A must-attend event for meetings and incentives professionals since its inception in 2016, the refreshed TIME 2024 heralds an exciting chapter focused on networking, collaboration, business growth opportunities and elevating Thailand’s dynamic MICE offerings. Expect to hear TCEB’s future directions from president Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya as well as director of meetings and incentives Supanich Thiansing.
The rebranded TIME 2024 will put a focus on networking, collaboration, and business growth opportunities for MICE professionals.Innovative content line-up
Innovation takes centre stage at TIME 2024, with the Knowledge Exchange programme offering eye-opening and thought-provoking insights on a diverse range of topics, from professional development and sustainability to capturing new market opportunities and cross-generation engagement. Expert speakers include Global MICE Collaborative’s Kim Joon Hyuk, MCI’s Marcel Ewals, Predictive’s Nuttakorn Rattanachaisit, Lumiere Consultancy’s Ailynn Seah, and Gevme’s Daniel Tjan, among others.
Creativity unleashed
Thailand's renowned creativity will be woven throughout TIME 2024, incorporating engaging activities, sustainable practices, and well-being elements to enhance the overall experience. The Business Exchange table-top networking session will feature a cutting-edge pre-scheduled appointment system, with the eye to foster deeper conversations and seamless business matching between global MICE buyers and Thai service providers.
Sustainable commitment
With carbon-zero event goals in mind, TCEB is rolling out initiatives such as carbon calculators and undertaking measurable carbon offsets. This sustainability framework extends to TIME 2024, with careful selection of hotels and suppliers adhering to TCEB's guidelines, ensuring an eco-conscious event.
A familiarisation trip to Chiang Mai will enable TIME 2024 attendees to experience teambuilding and corporate social responsibility programmes amid stunning landscapes in northern Thailand.This year, the destination spotlight will be shone on Chiang Mai, offering attendees the opportunity to experience teambuilding, corporate social responsibility programmes, creative hotel inspections, and stunning landscapes in northern Thailand.
Collaborative partnerships
A successful event cannot thrive without the support of partners. TIME 2024 will be a collaborative endeavour, with TCEB partnering with international and local associations alike, including Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), and Society of Incentive Travel Excellence – Thailand Chapter (SITE Thailand). Thai Airways International serves as the event’s airline partner, while M&C Asia is the media partner.
With over 40 global hosted buyers expected, TIME 2024 promises to be a transformative event for MICE professionals seeking to explore Thailand's limitless potential in the business events realm.
To learn more about TIME 2024, visit the official website here.
This article is brought to you by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)