In light and in accordance with the ASEAN Single Destination vision, we proudly present to all business event stakeholders the 2nd Southeast Asia Business Event Forum (SEABEF). In its sophomore edition, SEABEF will bring up some pressing issues such as sustainability agenda, human development, technological innovation and destination leveraging. Organized in parallel with the Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair, the forum will provide excellent networking opportunities between stakeholders and to connect with global players within respective industries.
Economic sustainability in business events remains the million-dollar question to many policy-makers and CEOs throughout the region. Current trend reveals an optimistic view as revenue for global live events and Southeast Asia Business Events Forum 2024 Asia Pacific MICE events in 2024 are projected to finally surpass the pre-pandemic level (PwC, 2023) and will almost double the pre-pandemic level by 2025 (Prudent Markets, 2024). In Seabef, participants will have a precious opportunity to view how high-level speakers from governments and associations across the region are taking stock of such situations through flagship policies and programs. On session The State of Now: Devising Strategic Business Events Policies in Southeast Asia, high-level speakers from government institutions will elaborate on the latest divestment of respective flagship policies while regional champions will take the stage on Pivoting Global Events to Southeast Asia as an Emerging Market.
Minister of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs
Minister of Ministry of Transportation
the Minister of Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industry
CEO International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)
l’Union des Foires Internationales (UFI) President
President SITE Global
Editor Indonesia at TTG Asia Media
Deputy Minister for Tourism Product and Events, Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia
Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)
Chairman of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB)
President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau
Chairman The Indonesian Convention & Exhibition Bureau (INACEB)
Asia Pacific Chapter Chair - International Congress and Convention Association
President - Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS)
President - Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS)
President - Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA)
Chairman - Indonesia Exhibition Company Association (ASPERAPI/IECA)
Chair of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Indonesia Committee
Asia Pacific Chapter Chair - International Congress and Convention Association
President Director - Dyandra Promosindo
President Director - Pacto Convex
Chief Executive Officer - Panorama Group
Chief Executive Officer - Ismaya Group
Head of MICE Studies of Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ)
Festival Director - Keukeun Bandung
Coordinator for Less Waste More Jazz on Java Jazz Festival
Program Director - Plainsong Live
PT Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO)
Director of Waste Management of The Ministry of Environment and Forestry
CEO of Informa Markets
CEO of Kenes Group
CEO of Ultra Enterprises
CEO Royalindo Expoduta
Public Relation Manager of PACTO Convex
CEO - Jejak.in
Secretary General of Himpunan Pengusaha Dokumentasi Indonesia (HIPDI)
Founder - DTI-CX Apps
Managing Director Indonesia - Backbone International
Secretary General of IVENDO
07:30 - 09:00
09.00 - 09.05
Indonesia National Anthem : "Indonesia Raya"
09:10 - 09:20
Wonderful Indonesia Culture Performance
Welcome Remark from GIPI, Mr. Hariyadi Sukamdani
09:30 - 09:40
Speech from the Minister of Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industry, Mr. Sandiaga S. Uno
Keynote speech from the Minister of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs, Mr. Luhut B. Panjaitan
Symbolic Opening Ceremony
10:10 - 10:15
Door Stop Media
10:30 - 12:00
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Lunch and Network Gathering
13:00 - 14:30
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Networking Coffee Break
14:30 - 16:00
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Closing International Business Event Forum Day 1
Tour Preparation
PIK Tour by Agung Sedayu Group
Welcome Dinner by Agung Sedayu Group
07:30 – 09:00
08.55 - 09.00
09.00-10.30
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10:30 – 12:00
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Lunch and Network Gathering
13:00 – 14:30
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Networking Coffee Break
14:30 – 16.00
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Closing International Business Event Forum by Mr. Vinsensius Jemadu, Deputy Minister for Tourism Product and Events, Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia
Dinner Preparation
PIK Tour 2 and Dinner Voucher by Agung Sedayu Group
Cocktail Party hosted by Agung Sedayu Group
