The Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS) has announced its latest Executive Committee lineup at the MACEOS Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on May 23, 2024, at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
M Gandhi, founder and chairman of Bumiati Holdings, takes over the MACEOS leadership from outgoing president Francis Teo for the next two years for the 2024/2026 term.
The AGM saw Teo recap the association’s past achievements during his tenure as president from 2020-2024. Among the key milestones hit during this period were the launching of the MACEOS Strategic Roadmap 2022-2030, the rolling out of the SafeBE certification programme during the pandemic, and the launching of the inaugural Business Events Forum in Sabah.
Gandhi said: “… My focus will be on expanding market opportunities for the benefit of all stakeholders, through collaborative efforts with the Government and other industry associations. With Malaysia set to chair ASEAN in 2025, it is the perfect time for our association to actively engage in fostering collaboration with fellow ASEAN nations, driving social, economic, and trade cooperation forward with Business Events.”
Also announced during the MACEOS Annual General Meeting is the launch of EVENTXPO 2024, which carries the theme, Everything, everywhere, events!
To be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from August 19-21, it will be part of the Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) this year, the annual show produced by the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB).
Aside from the showfloor where visitors can engage with exhibitors and their latest products and services, EVENTXPO 2024 will feature interactive workshops, pocket talks by industry experts, and a career fair for students and professionals to explore job opportunities within the industry. The MACEOS Youth Challenge, a signature annual event to encourage youths to share their best business events ideas, will also be held then.
