APAC Trade Summit 2022 Agenda
- Day 1 | Monday, October 17, 2022
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Conference Theme: Success Built on Firm Foundations
Show Floor Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 7:45 a.m. Registration opens
- 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
- 9:50 a.m. Conference Opening
- 10:00 a.m. Opening Address
- The Future of Man-Made Tourist Attractions - Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Chairperson of Toshiba Thailand Co., Ltd. and former Minister of Tourism & Sports, kicks off the Education Conference with an address on Thailand’s tourism industry and the future of man-made tourist attractions in Thailand and beyond
- 10:15 a.m. Session: The Power of Corporate Values
- Your company values are framed on your boardroom wall! But can they be seen and felt anywhere else in the workplace? Join us as this diverse and experienced team of Asia’s business professionals put on their Muay Thai shorts and jump in the ring to kick around great ideas, and best practices to bring your company values to life, so that your company wins every round.
- Speakers:
- Ken Whiting, ICAE, 2022 IAAPA Chairman, President, Whiting’s Foods
- Hal McEvoy, ICAE, President and CEO, IAAPA
- Wuthichai Luangamornlert, ICAE, Managing Director, Siam Park Bangkok Co. Ltd
- Session Host:
- Shaun McKeogh ICAE, Training Chief, ProFun Training Academy
- 11:15 a.m. Coffee break and show floor visit
- 11:45 a.m. Session: Safety Starts at the Top: Crisis Prevention and Response
- Leaders need to be prepared for any scenario. Being a leader means being responsible for creating a culture of safety through actions and resources provided to their teams. When crises arise, your response sets the tone for your team, your brand, and your customers. Join this session to learn how to create a culture of safety that will help you to prevent incidents, plan for the unexpected, and strengthen your leadership during safety incidents. Learn from industry leaders who will share personal experience, practical examples, and important takeaways.
- Presenting in the video:
- James Redgrove, General Manager - Safety Systems, Dreamworld
- Michelle Erasmus, Operations Director, Dreamworld
- Jeremy McLeavey, Manager, Continued Compliance & Reliability, Dreamworld
- John Toma, Safety Assurance Specialist, Dreamworld
- Speaker:
- Chris Deere, Director, Supportlab Ltd
- Session Host:
- Anna Danau, ICAE, Managing Director, Hospitality Intelligence LLC
- 12:45 p.m. Lunch
- 2 p.m. Show Floor Visit and Solution Talks
- Solution Talks Sessions
- 2:05 p.m. - Premier Rides
- 2.18 p,m.- WhiteWater
- 2:31 p.m. - Walltopia
- 2:44 p.m. - Panasonic Hollywood Lab
- Solution Talks Sessions
- 3 p.m. Session: What Makes a Leader? New Voices and Perspectives at the Executive Level
- Today, the idea of who can be a leader and what it means to be a leader is expanding to include new voices and backgrounds. Join this session to hear the leadership journeys of two extraordinary industry professionals:
- Wai Kuan Wong, Global Head of Marketing, Malaysia Airlines, is a leader at work and at home. She will share how she balances leading a special needs household and leading a team at Malaysian Airlines.
- Rainy Chan, Former Regional Vice President, The Peninsula Hotels & General Manager, The Peninsula Hong Kong
- Today, the idea of who can be a leader and what it means to be a leader is expanding to include new voices and backgrounds. Join this session to hear the leadership journeys of two extraordinary industry professionals:
- 4 p.m. Trade Floor Closes
- 5-7 p.m. Networking Reception, The Pool House, Marriott Marquis
- Day 2 | Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Conference Theme: Doing Things Differently
Show Floor Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m. Registration Opens
- 9:30 a.m. Session: Leadership Workshop: Diversity and Inclusion
- Commit to making inclusivity a key part of your corporate culture. This workshop explores Disney’s 5 Keys core values – a vision for tomorrow where all who come to this happy place are welcome. Hear from Shanghai Disney Resort leaders how accessibility is top of mind from design to operation and put into practice through the MagicALL program - a comprehensive program of accessible facilities and services available throughout the resort to ensure those with disabilities can enjoy the full range of attractions and experiences. This workshop will help you create an inclusive environment for not only your guests but also your employees to make your attraction a destination for everyone. (The session will open with a pre-recorded video from Shanghai Disney Resort, to be followed by an on-site session facilitated by IAAPA)
- Presenting in the video:
- Joe Schott, President and General Manager, Shanghai Disney Resort
- Andrew Bolstein, Senior Vice President of Operations, Shanghai Disney Resort
- Murray King, Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications & Chair of Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council, Shanghai Disney Resort
- Cici Li, Vice President of Human Resources, Shanghai Disney Resort
- Facilitator:
- Patrick Haller, Vice President, Global Marketing, Communications, and Membership, IAAPA
- Presenting in the video:
- Commit to making inclusivity a key part of your corporate culture. This workshop explores Disney’s 5 Keys core values – a vision for tomorrow where all who come to this happy place are welcome. Hear from Shanghai Disney Resort leaders how accessibility is top of mind from design to operation and put into practice through the MagicALL program - a comprehensive program of accessible facilities and services available throughout the resort to ensure those with disabilities can enjoy the full range of attractions and experiences. This workshop will help you create an inclusive environment for not only your guests but also your employees to make your attraction a destination for everyone. (The session will open with a pre-recorded video from Shanghai Disney Resort, to be followed by an on-site session facilitated by IAAPA)
- 10:30 a.m. Coffee break and show floor visit
- 11:15 a.m. Session: New Markets, New Experiences: Strategies for Success in the Post-Pandemic Industry
- The attractions industry has been in a constant state of change in the post-Pandemic world. How can you stay ahead and stay competitive during disruption? Hear from industry leaders who have successfully tapped into new markets, discovered new branding strategies, and bet on emerging IP during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Learn the challenges you may face at the executive level competing in the emerging Asian market and the strategies you need to successfully open new experiences in new markets.
- Speakers:
Joel Ward, Former SVP of Operations, MR-ProFun
Raj Mahendira, Director of Health, Safety and Security, LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
Tony Lines, Head of People & Culture, Surf Lakes - Moderator:
Victor Danau, ICAE, Director, Asia Pacific Development & Operations, Ripley Entertainment Inc.
- 12:15 p.m. Lunch
- 1:45 p.m. Show Floor Visit and Solution Talks
- Solution Talks Sessions
- 1:50 p.m. - Metaverse XR Co., Ltd.
- 2:03 p.m. - SPREE Interactive
- 2:16 p.m. - Moment Factory
- 2:29 p.m. - Triotech
- Solution Talks Sessions
- 2:45 p.m. Session: Green Leadership: Making a Sustainable Impact
- What area of sustainability can you focus on to make a real impact in your organization? This session will uncover why sustainability is important for our future guests and help you learn holistic ways companies are championing sustainability efforts in their corporate culture.
- Speaker:
- Leonard Ng, Regional Director APAC, Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl
- Rohaya Saharom, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions, Mandai Wildlife Group
- 4 p.m. Trade Floor Closes
- 4:45 p.m. Hotel Pick Up
- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception, Mahanakhon SkyWalk*
*Please note: Following the Networking Reception, dinner will be on your own and there is no prearranged transportation after our time at Mahanakhon Skywalk. Attendees are encouraged to make reservations in advance using the Concierge at the Marriott Marquis Queen's Park.
