HFTP Asian Conference Searches for Presentation Ideas
In an effort to create a high-caliber education conference for the Asian region, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®)is seeking presentation ideas for HFTP’s first-ever Asian Hospitality Finance & Technology Conference. The conference is co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia) on 23-25 April 2008 at the Singapore Expo Center.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA | In an effort to create a high-caliber education conference for the Asian region, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®)is seeking presentation ideas for HFTP’s first-ever Asian Hospitality Finance & Technology Conference. The conference is co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia) on 23-25 April 2008 at the Singapore Expo Center.
HFTP is now accepting applications for presentations to speak at the HFTP Asian Hospitality Finance & Technology Conference. Two tracks – hospitality finance and hospitality technology – will be offered. HFTP is searching for topics that deal with essential issues to Asian financial and technology hospitality professionals.
All presentations must be non-proprietary and educational in nature, not sales or product specific. Individuals whose outlines are accepted for presentation will be responsible for their own expenses incurred by participating in the conference. HFTP will provide event speakers with a complimentary conference registration.
Requirements:
- Submit a session title and a 2-3 sentence session description
- Include speaker's contact information
- Attach biographical information for proposed speaker(s)
- E-mail submissions to Linnet Baskett, Meetings & Events Manager at
[email protected] assuring receipt no later than 5:00 p.m. (CST) on 12 February 2008
Register Online
Online registration is now available on the HFTP website. Registration includes admittance to the FHA2008 expo floor, which includes over 3,300 exhibitors. HFTP student members receive a complimentary registration for attending the conference.
For more information about the conference, contact the HFTP Education Department at
HFTP is offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities at its professional development educational events. Supporting opportunities vary by event and may include, but are not limited to, continental breakfast, beverage breaks, lunch, and/or a networking reception. Please contact Laura Renfro, HFTP marketing account manager, at +1 (512) 249-5333 x25 or
Food&HotelAsia 2008 (FHA 2008) is the largest food and hospitality trade event in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1978, the biennial FHA encompasses six specialized events all under one roof – FoodAsia, Wine&SpiritsAsia, Bakery&Pastry, HotelAsia, HospitalityStyleAsia, and HospitalityTechnology. Each event will have its own dedicated area within the exhibition halls that will cater to the needs of each specific industry sector. In 2006, FHA featured over 2,330 exhibiting companies from 69 countries and 36 group pavilions. It attracted over 36,000 international trade buyers and 50 buyer delegations from 15 countries.
HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research and publications to more than 4,800 members globally, including the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC – founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology --- the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information, visit