LOCAL association executives can now apply for a Professional Development Grant launched by the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre that is aimed at grooming the next generation of meetings professionals.
Unveiled on March 10 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s 10th Association Seminar, the grant will offer three association executives the chance to attend ICCA Congress 2016 in Kuching, engage with international industry professionals and grow their association management abilities.
It will also be a chance to get a better understanding of the global meetings industry and bidding process.
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre general manager, Alan Pryor, said: “We believe direct exposure to industry experts and stakeholders will help equip the young executives with the tools to become ‘Malaysian Ambassadors’ for their association and the country. So we invite Malaysian association executives aged between 25 and 35 years old and who are registered and a participating member of a national association that is registered, active and holds an annual national conference, to apply (for the grant).”
ICCA president, Nina Freysen-Pretorius, commented: “I would encourage the national associations to take advantage of this support to uplift their profile within their international network. This will ultimately benefit both the local organisation and the country.”
An online application form and more information on the Professional Development Grant will be made available by end-March on www.klccconventioncentre.com.
