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WORLDCHEFS CONGRESS & EXPO 2018 - CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF GASTRONOMIC EXCELLENCE
Tuesday 10/07/2018
Greetings from Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)!
Malaysia is set to boost its international presence as a gastronomic haven. Chefs from 105 countries are set to convene in Kuala Lumpur for the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2018 to address food trends and share on emerging food culture from around the world.
The biennial event scheduled from 11 - 14 July 2018 will attract 1,000 over delegates and is organised by the World Association of Chefs' Societies (Worldchefs) following a successful bid by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, working in strategic collaboration with local organiser, Professional Culinaire Association of Malaysia.
The theme is Asia On A Plate. The topics will address new chefs in the world of restauranteurs, creativity and a sustainable future. A cooking challenge will be thrown to chefs from various countries. The congress will be an ideal platform for Malaysia to further showcase its unique cuisine influences and expertise to the world.
Media is invited to cover the Opening Ceremony.
Details:
Day/Date: Wednesday 11 July 2018
Time: 8.30 am
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
PROGRAMME
08:40am: Arrival of YB Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar bin Wan Chik
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture
08:50am: Welcome Address by Chef Kamaruddin Adnin,
Professional Culinaire Association (PCA) Malaysia, President
08:55am: Welcome Address by Chef Thomas Gugler
Worldchefs President
09:05am: Opening Address by YB Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar bin Wan Chik
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture
09:15am: Souvenirs Presentation
09:20am: Opening Performance by Malaysia Symphony Drums
09:30am: Parade of Nations
10:00am: Call for General Assembly
Introduction of New Member Countries
Presenting of Worldchefs Award
10:30am: Refreshment
11:00am: Ends
We are also pleased to invite media coverage for the Worldchefs congress tradition, the Chefs Parade, and attend the welcome reception dinner. Details:
Day/Date: Wednesday 11 July 2018
Time: 5.00 pm
Venue: Park Entrance, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
PROGRAMME
05:00pm: The Worldchefs Congress Tradition
Official photography and parade from KLCC to Wisma MCA
07:00pm: Welcome Reception Dinner by Worldchefs
Venue: Dewan San Choon Banquet Hall, Wisma MCA
Dress Code: Chefs White/Smart Casual
You are cordially invited to send a reporter and photographer/cameraman to cover the event.
SOURCE : Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: IZAD ISMAIL ABDULLAH
Tel: 019 3149606
Email: izad@myceb.com.my
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