Networking
Join fellow ISTAT Asia attendees at the following networking events:
Experience Bangkok Tour
Tuesday, 9 May
12:00 - 17:00
$270 per person
Soak in the sites of Bangkok by joining us for an exclusive, curated tour of the city. This tour will include a stroll around the Grand Palace, an express boat ride along the Chao Phraya River, lunch at Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok and a visit to Pak Khlong Talat — the third largest orchid market in the world.
Register for the tour by adding it to your conference registration prior to check out. If you have already completed your conference registration, you can sign into the registration portal to add the tour. Please note you will need to use the email associated with your registration, plus the confirmation code or registrant ID that you received in your confirmation email to log into the portal.
Participants on the tour acknowledge that ISTAT assumes no liability for injuries or losses of any kind arising out of or in connection with their participation except to the extent resulting from ISTAT’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Thai Airways Tour
Tuesday, 9 May
11:00 - 16:00
Thai Airways Catering Facilities
Kick-off ISTAT Asia with an exclusive tour of Thai Airways' catering facilities. Buses for the tour will leave at approximately 11:00 from The Athenee Hotel. Lunch will be provided. The tour will be limited to 40 people.
Register for the tour by adding it to your conference registration prior to check out. If you have already completed your conference registration, you can sign into the registration portal to add the tour. Please note you will need to use the email associated with your registration, plus the confirmation code or registrant ID that you received in your confirmation email to log into the portal.
Participants on the tour acknowledge that ISTAT assumes no liability for injuries or losses of any kind arising out of or in connection with their participation except to the extent resulting from ISTAT’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
ISTAT Rising Executives Event
Tuesday, 9 May
17:00 - 18:00
Kandhavas Place
Sponsored by Avolon
The ISTAT Rising Executives Event welcomes all ISTAT Rising Executives members and individuals with less than 10 years in the industry. Join us for an informal drinks reception followed by a fireside chat with John Duffy of SKY Leasing, moderated by Ali Jahanshahi of Rolls-Royce Partner Finance.
Opening Reception
Tuesday, 9 May
18:00 - 20:00
Grand Hall
Connect with colleagues and meet new faces at the ISTAT Asia Opening Reception on Tuesday night. Enjoy hors d'oeurvres and drinks as you get the conversations flowing ahead of plenary sessions.
Jet Fuel Café & The Hub
Wednesday, 9 May and Thursday, 10 May
9:00 - 17:00
Level 2 Hallway
Need a place to network and refuel? Visit us at The Hub and Jet Fuel Café. It's the ideal spot for you to connect with colleagues, hold informal meetings or work while enjoying complimentary coffee drinks (such as cappuccinos, espressos and lattes) throughout the day.
ISTAT Appraisers Program Learning Lunch
Wednesday, 10 May
12:15 - 13:15
Grand Hall
The ISTAT Appraisers Program will host a gathering for those interested in learning about appraisals conducted by ISTAT Certified Appraisers and/or those interested in becoming an ISTAT Certified Appraiser. Please contact IAP Executive Director, Jeff Straebler, at jstraebler@istat.org, to express your interest and for additional details.
Women@ISTAT
Wednesday, 10 May
17:00-18:30
Princess Valaya Alongkorn Drawing Room
Sponsored by Avolon
We are proud to welcome Cherdchome Therdsteerasukdi, Chief Financial Officer for Thai Airways and Marilyn Gan, Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific for Vmo Aircraft Leasing for our Women@ISTAT panel moderated by Rosemarie O'Leary of Avolon. Hear from these female leaders in the aviation industry on the benefits of diversity among leaders, key areas of focus for 2023 and insights into how Thailand became a world leader of women in senior management.
Networking Dinner
Wednesday, 10 May
18:30 - 20:30
The Summer House at Nailert Park
Sponsored by Chandler MHM and Clifford Chance
Join ISTAT for an evening of delicious bites and dynamic conversations. The Networking Dinner provides the ideal setting for connecting with colleagues while experiencing a mix of global and local cuisines as well as traditional Thai music and dancers. Shuttles to the Networking Dinner will begin at 18:15 and run on a loop throughout the event.
DEI Breakfast Workshop: Developing Inclusive Behaviors
Thursday, 11 May
8:00 - 9:00
Princess Valaya Alongkorn Drawing Room
Sponsored by Ascend by Cirum
Come learn, share and become a change agent in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with senior executives from the industry.
Closing Happy Hour
Thursday, 11 May
17:30 - 19:00
Grand Hall
Sponsored by BOC Aviation
This Closing Happy Hour will arrive too soon, as you seek more opportunities to connect with new friends and colleagues. Wrap up a successful week of productive activities and cheers to meeting up again in Asia!