Sri Lanka’s inaugural Virtual MICE Expo organised by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference, Exhibition and Event Organisers (SLAPCEO) will be held from 1 to 3 December.
The event consists of a virtual exhibition, four business forums and engaging experiences. The local sellers representing the Sri Lankan meetings and events industry will exhibit their products and services at the event. The event is expected to attract foreign buyers including a large representation from the Asian region, especially from India and China.
In order to deliver a high level of engaging experiences organisers have planned virtual visitor experiences such as Master MICE Challenge, visitor competitions, tea experiences, culinary experiences, relaxation activities, tree planting, etc.
The Virtual Business Forum for Meetings and Conference Organisers will be held on 1 December and speakers from international associations such as IAPCO and ICCA will join the forum virtually. This forum will create a platform for global and local meetings and conference organisers to e-meet and discuss current trends related to the global meeting industry.
The Virtual Business Forum for Incentive Organisers with speakers from international associations such as SITE International and the Virtual Business Forum for Wedding Planners with speakers from international associations such as IWPA will be held on 2 December.
The Virtual Business Forum for Exhibition Organisers will be held on 3 December with the participation of speakers and members from Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA).
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