Wednesday, July 17, 2024 The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre), Malaysia’s premier purpose-built venue, celebrates a significant achievement with a notable win at the esteemed International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) Future Shapers leadership program. Among the Centre’s standout talents, Deputy Director of Sales Tiffany Chung and Deputy Director of Operations Kwok Wai Kay, alongside their teammates from Australia, Belfast, and Paris, emerged victorious. Their team, named “Future Force,” impressed 150 industry C-suite leaders at the AIPC Congress in Costa Rica with a pioneering solution to a critical challenge: enhancing the appeal of the convention centre industry to younger professionals and establishing business events as an attractive and rewarding career path for future generations.
Proud of the Centre’s team members’ achievements in the third edition of the globally-recognised program, the Centre’s General Manager, John Burke said , “We are immensely proud of our Future Shapers for their prestigious win. Their accomplishments are not only a reflection of the Centre’s commitment to investing in our people and driving innovative, industry-leading solutions, but also the exceptional calibre of Malaysian talents. At the Centre, we encourage our team members to be adaptable and creative problem-solvers – qualities that have been instrumental in our long history of delivering successful and memorable events.
” Team Future Force unveiled a holistic solution: a centralized digital platform for career development, resources, and networking, spotlighting the varied and fulfilling career opportunities within the convention centre industry. Participating in the AIPC Future Shapers program is no small feat. This rigorous 9-month journey equips emerging leaders with essential skills for success.
Participants engage in expert-led masterclasses, receive personalized coaching and mentorship, and cultivate invaluable networks, culminating in an intense on-stage pitching competition. “AIPC’s Future Shapers program is more than just a talent development platform, it also doubles as a think tank for our industry. In the three years since it commenced, the programme has seen the concepts for many innovative and disruptive solutions that will transform the global convention centre industry.
I commend Sven and his team for this impactful platform that’s helping to set the future course of our industry..
