Sphere Conferences launches inaugural Indochina Aviation Conference 2017

Sphere Conferences, the conference arm of Singapore Press Holdings Limited (SPH), today launched the Indochina Aviation Conference (IAC) 2017 at the Landmark Bangkok, Thailand. Supported by the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) and the Airline Operators Committee (AOC), the Indochina focused aviation conference will be held from 23 – 24 August 2017. It is a dedicated platform for discussions and debates on the opportunities offered by the accelerating aviation sector in the region – Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. IAC 2017 brings together key players from the industry including airlines, airport operators and other aviation professionals, to facilitate networking and exchanges of valuable insights on the latest development in the Indochina market.

One of the key highlights of the event is the Ministerial Address by Guest of Honour, Mr Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister for Transport, Ministry of Transport, Thailand. He will also grace and open the conference on the second day, as well as share opportunities and plans for Thailand’s aviation sector.

The conference covers key areas on Aviation Management and Operations, Aviation Planning and Development, Aviation-Tech and Aviation Security. Some of the key topics to be discussed by notable aviation leaders over the two insightful days include:

• Revolutionising airport operations through technology of today and tomorrow
• Future proofing airports – Designing to exceed expectations
• ASEAN Open Skies – Can Asia really become a Single Aviation Market (SAM)?
• GX for Aviation: The Flight Path to Quality Inflight Connectivity
• Where does Indochina’s aviation safety standard stand comparing to the rest of the world?

The importance of the Indochina market is made evident by the presence of the region’s key aviation organisations including AirAsia Group, Airline Operators Committee, Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited, ASEAN Air Transport Integration Project, Bangkok Airways PCL, Cathay Pacific Airways, Certis CISCO Security Pte Ltd, Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, Dedienne Aerospace, Emirates, Garuda Indonesia, Hadid International Services, Hahn Air Lines GmbH, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Inmarsat Aviation, Jetstar Group, Lao Airlines, Lufthansa Consulting GmbH, Ministry of Transport of Thailand, Myanmar AirAsia, Myanmar Airways International, SITA, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, VINCI Airports Singapore Pte Ltd and many more.

Ms. Patricia Cheong, General Manager of Sphere Conferences, said: “We are honoured to have the Thailand’s Minister for Transport gracing the event and are privileged to work together with AOT and AOC to organise this important conference. IAC 2017 offers huge potential to aviation professionals providing networking opportunities for aviation leaders to engage and work together to scale greater heights in this part of the world.”

For more information about IAC 2017, please visit www.iac.sphereconferences.com.