IBTM Asia Pacific will debut at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre from June 9 to 10, 2027.
The event aims to capitalise on the Asia-Pacific’s status as the world’s third-largest business events market – currently valued at US$231.5 billion – by connecting global suppliers with high-tier regional buyers.
Supported by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, the tradeshow will utilise IBTM’s “Hosted Buyer” model and AI-driven matchmaking to facilitate high-value partnerships. The choice of Bangkok as the host city highlights Thailand’s strategic position as a regional hub, bolstered by its extensive hotel infrastructure and accessible visa policies for major markets including China, India, Europe, and the US.
Beyond the exhibition floor, the event will feature a conference programme focused on interactive workshops and industry wellbeing, alongside a cultural welcome event designed to foster local networking.
The 2027 launch follows several previous attempts to establish a regional presence. IBTM originally planned to debut in Singapore in 2020, but the event was deferred several times due to the pandemic and ultimately did not proceed after a final 2022 date.
A subsequent move to Hong Kong was announced for March 2025; however, organisers RX Global eventually withdrew the event in late 2024, citing commercial considerations and a shift in focus toward the growing international representation at their flagship IBTM World show in Barcelona.
