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BorneoCraft Global Expo & Conference

The BorneoCraft Global (BCG) Conference 2024 themed “Globalising Local,” empowers local artisans to showcase their global spotlight, offering opportunities for global exposure, market expansion, and growth while preserving cultural heritage.

  • Day 1

    27th Nov, Wed

  • Day 2

    28th Nov, Thur

  • Day 3

    29th Nov, Fri

  • Day 4

    30th Nov, Sat

Workshops & Networking Venue: Craft Council

Time Program
9:00am - 12:00pm
WORKSHOP 1
12:00pm - 1:00pm
BREAK
1:00pm - 5:00pm
WORKSHOP 2
6:00pm - 9:00pm
NETWORKING SESSION

Conference and Masterclass Venue: Hilton Hotel

Time Program
8:00am - 8:30am
ARRIVAL OF GUESTS, REGISTRATION AND MORNING TEA BREAK
8:30am - 9:00am
SPEAKER SESSIONS
9:00am - 9:45am
ARRIVAL OR GUEST OF HONOUR
The Honourable Datuk Snowdan Lawan
Deputy Minister for Creative Industry and Performing Arts,
Organising Chairperson of BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference


OPENING REMARKS
The Honourable Datuk Snowdan Lawan
Deputy Minister for Creative Industry and Performing Arts,
Organising Chairperson of BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference


OFFICIATING ADDRESS
The Honourable Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
Minister for Toursim Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak,
Advisor of BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference


OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE BORNEO CRAFT GLOBAL CONFERENCE 2024
The Honourable Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
Minister for Toursim Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak,
Advisor of BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference
9:45am - 10:00am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

TITLE: GLOBALISING LOCAL
Globalising Local is about bringing local talents and traditions with global trends. BCG 2024 aims to empower artisans to grow while celebrating and presenting your cultural heritage. This Conference (and Expo) provides all delegates the opportunity to connect with global buyers and collaborators to expand your reach while exploring new growth possibilities.

Mr. Aziz Murtazaev
President of World Craft Council Asia Pacific Region
10:00am - 10:15am
SPEAKER SESSION
10:15am - 11:20am
SPECIAL SESSION: WOMAN IN CRAFT - SARAWAK SUCCESS STORIES
11:20am - 11:30 am
BREAK
11:30am - 1:00pm

FORUM SESSIONS
Title 1: Kain Songket - Threads of Tradition

1:00pm - 2:00pm
LUNCH
2:00pm - 6:00pm
MASTERCLASS

Workshops
Venue: Craft Council

Time Program
9:00am - 4:00pm
WORKSHOP SESIONS

Technical Tour/Site Visit
Venue: Tanoti House, Songket Keringjam Gallery, Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak Cultural Village, Kraftangan Malaysia

Time Program
9:00am - 2:30pm
TECHNICAL TOUR/SITE VISIT

Workshops
Venue: Craft Council

Time Program
9:00am - 12:00pm
TECHNICAL TOUR/SITE VISIT
12:00pm - 1:00pm
BREAK
1:00pm - 6:00pm
WORKSHOP SESSIONS