IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific 2026 Introduce Expanded Conference Programme Featuring New Cruise, Corporate Travel, and MICE Learning Opportunities
1 July 2026 – IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific 2026, Asia-Pacific’s leading business events and corporate travel exhibition and conference, will deliver an enhanced education programme featuring new industry collaborations, specialised learning tracks, and immersive destination experiences designed to equip delegates with practical insights across the MICE and corporate travel sectors. The upcoming edition will introduce several new conference highlights, reflecting the evolving landscape of meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions, corporate travel, and cruise tourism.
Exploring New Frontiers in Event Experiences
Building on the success of its 2025 debut and strong demand from delegates, the Global MICE Collaborative (GMC) Certificate Session returns to the programme. Jointly presented by leading Industry associations IAEE, MPI, and SITE, the session will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the MICE ecosystem, covering the essential knowledge and skills required to successfully plan and deliver conferences, exhibitions, and incentive travel programmes.
Recognising the growing opportunities within cruise tourism, IT&CM Asia 2026 will debut dedicated Cruising into MICE: Innovative Event Solutions at Sea panel discussion. Industry leaders from Worldwide Cruise Associates, Lindblad Expeditions, and Crystal Cruises will explore how cruise ships, river vessels, and expedition cruises can serve as unique venues for meetings, incentive trips and chartered corporate events.
The session will highlight innovative event formats and showcase destinations accessible through cruise experiences worldwide. Panellists include Jan Basson, Senior Director, Charter Sales, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions; Diana Bloss, Co-Founder and Vice President, Worldwide Cruise Associates; and Matthew Boutwell, Senior Director, Global MICE, Crystal/Abercrombie & Kent MICE. The discussion will be moderated by Karen Yue, Group Editor, TTG Asia Media.
The conference programme will also feature the Opening Keynote Panel Discussion, “The Magic of Meetings & Corporate Travel”, which will bring together industry leaders from academia, corporate travel, destination management, and experiential travel to explore the enduring value of face-to-face interactions and meaningful travel experiences.
Panellists include:
Bongkosh Rattichainuwat, Ph.D., Federation Secretary of APacCHRIE and Director of Hotel and Tourism Management at Siam University;
Ric Gazarian, Founder of the Extraordinary Travel Festival
Rajeev Kohli, Joint Managing Director of Creative Travel India
Wisutthisak Machchacheep, Head of Sales, Trip.Biz Thailand
The discussion will be moderated by David Barrett, Consultant Events, The Slate Phuket. Experiential Networking Through Bangkok’s Culinary Heritage
Beyond conference sessions, delegates may participate in activities designed to foster deeper connections while experiencing local culture. Highlights include a Half-Day Thai Food Cooking Class and Dinner hosted by Blue Elephant Cooking School, as well as a Bangkok Evening Food Tour organised by Lost Plate. These offer participants an authentic taste of Thailand’s renowned culinary
scene.
Corporate Travel Focus Enhanced Through CTW APAC Programme
Recognising the growing importance of corporate travel and buyer-supplier engagement, CTW Asia-Pacific will once again partner with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) to deliver an expanded programme. The collaboration will feature an enhanced conference line-up, dedicated CTW-focused content, a dedicated spin-off stage, and the signature CTW Hub, which brings together corporate travel suppliers and buyers for networking and business opportunities.
By combining thought leadership, professional development, and experiential engagement, IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific continue to provide a premier platform for industry professionals to connect, learn, and shape the future of business events and corporate travel across Asia-Pacific.
Collaborative Industry Partnerships
IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific 2026 are backed by a distinguished network of global and regional collaborators, whose contributions help to elevate the event experience:
Destination Partner: Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
Official Venue: Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld
Supporting Organisations: Airports of Thailand (AOT), Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA),
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), and Thailand Incentive and
Convention Association (TICA)
Technology Partners: EventsAir
Thought Leadership Partners: Global MICE Collaborative (GMC), IAEE, MPI, SITE
Co-collaboration for CTW APAC: Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)
Registration for IT&CMA and CTW APAC is now open. Industry professionals are invited to secure their participation and be part of Asia-Pacific’s premier gathering for the MICE and corporate travel community.
For more information, log on to www.itcma.com – www.corporatetravelworld.com/apac
