What does the future of events look like right now? Now that in-person events are back in full swing, what’s going to happen to virtual and hybrid events? How do hotels & destinations need to react to these future trends? What is the next big disruption for events that stakeholders need to prepare for?

1 PM Singapore, GMT+8 (10:30 AM New Delhi | 12 PM Bangkok | 4 PM Sydney | 6 PM Auckland | Mar 15, 10 PM Los Angeles)

Speakers:

Will Kataria, Senior Director, Sales and Operations, CVENT

As Senior Director, Sales and Operations, Will Kataria oversees Cvent’s APAC sales of the flagship event management solutions. Will works closely with Cvent’s global leadership team and helps shape the strategy and direction for APAC market. Read more

Naomi Mano, President, Japan MICE Association; President & CEO, Luxurique Inc.

Naomi Mano is a US-born Japanese national with more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality and events industries. This background gives her valuable insight into the best of Japanese culture and how to make it accessible to tourists. Read more

Supawan Teerarat, Senior Vice President - MICE Capability and Innovation, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)

Mrs. Supawan Teerarat has been working with Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), government agency under Prime Minister's office, dedicate for MICE Industry in Thailand for over 12 years starting from Director of Exhibitions, paving the way for Thailand exhibition to rank no. 1 in ASEAN. Read more

Nichlas Maratos, Vice President - Commercial, Dusit Hotels and Resorts

Zimbabwean national Mr. Maratos brings to his role more than 20 years of experience working in senior Sales and Marketing positions for renowned global companies such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts (and subsequently Marriott) and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts. Read more

Moderator:

Paul Pruangkarn, Chief of Staff, PATA

Paul Pruangkarn is the Chief of Staff at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. In his role, he assists the CEO in executing the strategic goals and activities of the Association across all departments. Read more