Surveyors congress sharpens content to combat loss of audience to meeting technologies

THE upcoming International Federation of Surveyors Congress in Kuala Lumpur in June will feature more networking opportunities and see collaboration with multilateral bodies such as the UN Habitat on programme content to raise the event’s appeal among delegates.

Explaining the need for strong programme content, Teo Chee Hai, president of the International Federation of Surveyors, said the average size of conferences today has shrunk compared to five years ago, a direct result of an increased number of conferences around the world and the use of technology to replace face-to-face meetings.

Speaking at the 9th Association Seminar 2014 on Tuesday at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Teo stressed that organisers must give a compelling proposition for delegates to attend the conference by having a very strong content.

He said it was about “delivering value and desired outcomes to constituents”.

Networking opportunities at the International Federation of Surveyors Congress were expanded, for instance, after taking into account that such sessions were important to delegates and a key factor in building attendance. Coffee breaks at the congress will be lengthened to 45 minutes.

The congress will be held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from June 16 to 21 this year. It is expected to welcome 3,000 delegates

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