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The Business of Events Confirmed For 12-14 April, 2026
CHICAGO, IL — PCMA today announced the 2025-2026 Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Advisory Board comprised of 15 members representing diverse markets and audience segments of the business events industry throughout the APAC region. Advisory Board members play a crucial role in providing regional-local market insights and guidance to PCMA, fostering a dynamic atmosphere of connection and collaboration.
“The APAC Regional Advisory Board members represent a broad perspective from various stakeholder groups.” said Florence Chua, PCMA Managing Director, APAC. “They embody the wide community we convene to advocate on behalf of PCMA. Their insights guide the continuous development of our value proposition, and their passion for the industry drives our purpose. We are grateful for their generous leadership and contribution to better the business events industry.”
The following leaders serve a two-year term (2025-2027):
- Lisa Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer, Business Events Industry Aotearoa
- Mala Dorasamy, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre
- Philip Goh, Head – Global Experience Marketing, Ciena
- Will Kataria, Country Head, Senior Director, Cvent
The following leaders are serving the final year of a two-year term (2025-2026):
- Andrew Pennington, Platform and Programs Marketing Lead, JAPAC, Google Cloud
- Anne Jamieson, Chief Executive Officer, Saxton
- Kerry Lau, Head of Marketing, ASEAN and SAGE, Oracle
- Ronald Lim, Co-Founder & Event Producer, Think Tank Productions Sdn. Bhd.
- Sakurako Ogawara, Director, Head of Japan Event Management Group, MetLife
- Shelley Ryan, Events & Incentives Manager, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia
- Stuart Frank, Senior Director, Field Events Asia Pacific, Salesforce
- Tamsyn Barker, Managing Director, APAC, FIRST agency
Leaders returning for an extended year (2025-2026):
- Ben Taylor, CEO, APAC, George P Johnson & Project Worldwide
- Genevieve Lim, Executive Director, MICE Management, Marina Bay Sands
- Melissa Holdsworth, Chief Operating Officer, AusIMM
Global Board liaison: Deborah Caldwell, Senior Vice President, Regional Lead, APAC, Global Events, Bank of America
Staff liaison: Florence Chua, Managing Director, PCMA APAC
The Business of Events 2026 will return from 12-14 April 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.
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