Meeting Essentials IIBangkok • Thailand

23-26 March 2015 Eastin Grand HotelSathorn • Bangkok

COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

• Introduction – The Professional• Meeting and Events World• Event Management • Event and Program Design• Budgeting and Finance• Risk & Site Management• Managing People• Marketing & Online Communications

WHO IT’S FOR:

Professionals with 2+ years of experience in the meetings and events industry.

TEACHING FORMAT:

The program is three and a half (3.5) days in length and delivered in a classroom setting. In addition, there is online pre-work and a final exam.

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Hosted & Organised by:

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is an official organization dedicated to the promotion of associa-tion and corporate meetings, incentive travels, conventions and exhibitions. We promote and facilitate networking, trade, knowledge exchange and the transfer of technical know-how, both regionally and on a global-local basis.

TCEB is pleased to announce Thailand as the exclusive host for the MPI Meet-ing Essentials II Pogram from 23th to 26th March, 2015. This is the golden opportunity for you and our industry colleagues from around Asia Pacific to obtain internationally-recognized accred-itation in this field of expertise.

The key objective of Meetings Essential II program is to provide specialized training for you who are involved in the meetings industry e.g. PCOs, DMCs, Convention and Visitor Bureaus, Venue operators, and Exhibition and Event management companies.

MICE industry in Asia is growing at an extraordinary rate in keeping with the rapid expansion of the economies of many countries in the region. Now in Thailand, MICE sector is growing and evolving at a rapid pace of around 15 % per annum. With world-class venues and infrastructure, world-renowned and professional services, a vast array of attractions, and the competence to meet the needs of the most complex and demanding events, it is no wonder Thailand has earned interna-tional and second to none reputation as a destination of choice for MICE events, hence, establishing itself as a MICE hub in the region. It is important,

therefore, to ensure a strong development in organization skills that will lead to successful events, and MPI program is developing these skills, serving the needs, and setting standard for MICE industry.

To help achieve our educational goals, TCEB signed the agreement with MPI to host the IAPCO Regional Seminar in Thailand for three consecutive years (2015-2017) which we firmly believe that accreditation of Meeting professionals is both timely and necessary. This learning experience will provide an opportunity for you to be part of this dynamic international meetings management training in full support by TCEB’s consistent efforts to strengthen industry professional standards. In view of the ASEAN Economic Community or AEC becoming effective in the year 2015, this capacity building for MICE professional is therefore significant so that you could be geared and equipped to leverage on the opportunities arising from the regional economic integration in ASEAN. Besides, TCEB can support your business meetings and events to be hosted in Thailand in the future.

For TCEB, it has been our pleasure to host this MPI Meeting Essentials II Program in Thailand. I wish you every success and enjoy the entire learning experiences in Thailand.

Nichapa YosweeDirector of MICE Capabilities DepartmentThailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)

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Thailand, having earned a global recognition as a pre-ferred tourism destination, is always looking ahead. Placing MICE industry as a national agenda, Thailand

aims for another height, transforming itself into a major MICE hub of Asia. It now becomes the first country in Asia in launch-ing MICE curriculum to universities with the ultimate goal to elevate standards and professionalism of MICE personnel. Service quality and standards of Thailand is not only globally recognized but also dynamic at international level. Thailand began to promote Green Meetings among MICE operators in 2009, having earned Bangkok a leader in Green Meetings in Asia. It is now moving up the ladder, becoming the first in Asia in introducing Event Sustainability Management Systems to the industry. Quality, standard and professionalism are now the key and the core of Thailand’s MICE industry, apart from its world-class infrastructure, value for money, countless busi-ness opportunities and myriad of destinations.

Why Thailand?

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MPI’s Meeting Essentials is a certificate program of-fered to both novice and mid-level meeting and event professionals that want to enhance their skills and competencies.

Participating students will be taught by subject-matter experts with curriculum underwritten by Leeds Beck-ett University. Meeting Essentials I and II are the two training courses that make up the Meeting Essentials Program. The courses are geared towards length of time in the industry and both courses are aligned with the MBECS (Meeting and Business Events Compe-tency Standards). They also build a foundation of knowledge in preparation for the CMP exam, the gold standard among meeting professionals.

Quick facts about the program:

• Offers globally-recognized skills and competencies• Offers life-long career and development planning• Local level training delivered at highly respected universities, partner and trade association facilities• Receive a certificate of completion which can increase employability, compensation and recognition as a meeting and business event professional

About Meeting Professionals InternationalMeeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event indus-try association. The organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to 70 chapters and clubs world-wide. For additional information or to join, visit www.mpiweb.org.

What is the MPI Meeting Essentials Program?

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I am a member of EMA TEA TICA I am not a member of any of the above Association

Description Early Bird(Before 20th February 2015) After 20th February 2015

TICA,TEA,EMA MembersNon Members

THB 10,000.00THB 35,000.00

THB 15,000.00THB 40,000.00

• Registration fee includes VAT of 7%, training materials, lunch, refreshment break and certificate• Registration fee does not include accommodation. Reservation must be made directly to hotel

Important Information:• Participation in this program is strictly limited. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis and only after payment has been received. • Bookings and payments can be made in a company name if the particular participant is not yet known at the time of booking. • Cancellations must be received in writing no later than February 28th, 2015. Refunds will be processed within 30 days after the program finished. Refunds will not be granted after February 28th, 2015 nor will they be given for no-shows.• Participation this program constitutes an agreement by the registrant to TCEB’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes.• The host, TCEB reserves the right to cancel the program in the event of exceptional circumstances, in which case the registration fee will be fully refunded.

Payment – Bank transfer Account Name: MICE CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENTAccount No.: 038-438984-1Bank Name: SIAM COMMERCIAL BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Branch Name: Siam Square BranchBank Address: 222/1-7 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai, Patumwan Bangkok 10330, ThailandSwift Code: SICOTHBK

Please send a copy of the original bank transfer – payable to the mentioned account number together with this registration form by fax to: (+66) 2658 1412 or email to: nuanrumpa_n@tceb.or.th*Kindly note all the bank charges are to be borne by the participant.

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For more information or registration, please contact Nuanrumpa at +662 694 6082 or nuanrumpa_n@tceb.or.th

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