T&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific return this September with an expanded educational programme that places a strong emphasis on well-being, sustainability, and purposeful engagement. Partnering with leading industry thought leaders, this year’s agenda promises dynamic sessions, interactive experiences, and new networking formats designed to inspire attendees to integrate these values into MICE and business travel planning.
From Keynotes to Roundtables: Business Travel Meets Wellness
Delegates can look forward to a three-day programme filled with expert-led sessions encouraging innovation, resilience, and collaboration in the business events and corporate travel sectors. The agenda also supports the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau’s (TCEB) latest campaign, “Meet Well”, which advocates for mindful and rejuvenating travel experiences.
IT&CM Asia & CTW Asia-Pacific 2025 Highlights include:
- 23 September 2025 – Shaping the Future of Travel, delivered by Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO of PATA, will explore global travel outlooks and trends shaping both leisure and business travel. The day also features Pulse Check: Well-Being in Events and Business Travel, moderated by David Barrett (The Slate Phuket) with a panel of experts including Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, David Boucher, and Rubel Miah, who will examine mindfulness as a strategic driver in event design and delegate engagement.
- 24 September 2025 – Two high-level thought leadership sessions take centre stage: INSIDE MICE: Trends and Data for Strategic Decision-Making (Global MICE Collaborative), and Power of Collaboration: Building Stronger Connections for a Resilient Future (ICCA).
- 25 September 2025 – Wellness and food innovation headline the agenda with Beyond Nutrition: Future Food, Personal Wellness & Sustainable Hospitality Ecosystems by Tastebud Lab. Meanwhile, CTW Asia-Pacific powered by GBTA will host Meet the Corporate, an exclusive networking exchange, alongside Corporate Travel World Exchange’s session Bleisure & Hush Trips: The Corporate Risk Dilemma.
Inspiring the Next Generation
In collaboration with leading universities, PATA will host a special youth-focused session under the theme Empowering the Next Generation of Tourism Leaders. This initiative bridges academic learning with real-world practice, equipping future professionals with critical skills in purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation.
Fast-Track Networking Opportunities
New this year is BizMatch and Meet, a quick-fire format where buyers and exhibitors engage in focused five-minute meetings designed to spark immediate connections. The event concludes with an exclusive networking break, ensuring participants leave with strengthened partnerships and fresh business opportunities.
Pre-Event Experiences: Culinary and Wellness Journeys
Before the main programme, delegates can take part in two immersive pre-event activities:
- Lost Plate Food Tour – An exclusive culinary journey for 20 selected buyers and media through an artistic Bangkok neighbourhood. The experience includes five tasting stops, market visits, and tuk-tuk rides through hidden alleys to showcase Thailand’s rich regional gastronomy.
- Bang Kachao Mindful Escape – Hosted by TCEB, this wellness journey features a scent-making workshop with local botanicals, followed by a guided forest exploration focused on conservation and community sustainability.
Join IT&CM Asia & CTW Asia-Pacific 2025
The event takes place from 23 – 25 September 2025 at the Bangkok Convention Centre, CentralWorld, co-located with CTW Asia-Pacific – the region’s leading corporate travel management conference.
For more details, visit the IT&CM Asia & CTW Asia-Pacific 2025 website: www.itcma.com
