Welcome to CONVERGE 2027
We are pleased to announce that we are now less than one year away from CONVERGE 2027, the FCSI Asia Pacific Conference, taking place from 22 to 25 July 2027 at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Our industry moves forward when we make time to share what we know and consider what comes next.
Building on the success of our Vietnam conference, CONVERGE brings our foodservice community to Penang in July 2027. Independent consultants will join manufacturers, operators and colleagues from across Asia Pacific and beyond to exchange experience, discuss the challenges facing our industry and build relationships that last beyond the conference.
We expect to welcome approximately 250 attendees, including consultants, Allied Members and industry leaders from across Asia Pacific, together with delegates from FCSI’s Americas and Europe, Africa and Middle East divisions.
At the Eastern & Oriental Hotel and around Penang’s dining tables, there will be time to renew friendships, meet new colleagues and hear a different perspective. Come with your experience and your questions. Leave with fresh ideas and people to keep talking to.
Registrations are now open. Choose your ticket below.
A stronger foodservice community
Independent foodservice consulting is at the heart of FCSI. Its strength grows through the relationships we build across the industry.
CONVERGE 2027 gives us time to speak openly about the challenges we face, compare experiences across markets and consider what our clients and businesses will need in the years ahead.
For consultants, manufacturers and operators alike, this is a chance to learn from one another and strengthen the connections that support our work.
Whether you are reconnecting with familiar faces or joining us for the first time, you have a place in the conversation.
Event details
Date
Venue
Program
Three days together in Penang
An opening evening, two conference days and time to enjoy Penang at leisure.
July22
Welcome party dinner
Begin at 32 Mansion with an evening of food and conversation. Reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow delegates and settle into the gathering before the conference begins.
July23
Conference and gala
Our first conference day at the E&O brings talks and opportunities to exchange ideas with colleagues from across the industry. In the evening, gather again for the gala dinner and continue the conversations over a shared table.
July24
Conference and farewell dinner
A second day of talks and networking offers more time to compare experiences and build connections for the years ahead. We close with a farewell dinner in the courtyard of Khoo Kongsi.
July25
Explore Penang at your own pace
Enjoy a day at leisure, with optional activities in George Town and across Greater Penang. Guests make their own bookings directly with excursion operators, at their own expense.
The conference programme
Two conference days to explore the issues facing foodservice and hospitality today, and the changes shaping its future.
We’re planning a mix of keynote speakers, rapid-fire talks and panel discussions, bringing different perspectives and practical experience into the conversation.
There will be time to ask questions, compare approaches and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the industry. Come away with fresh thinking about what lies ahead and what it means for your work.
Speakers and session titles will be announced in Q1 2027.
The places we’ll come together
Three evenings, each with its own setting.
32 Mansion
Welcome party dinnerOur welcome party is the first chance to share a table and catch up with the people who make this community.
Settle into the evening at 32 Mansion, with its heritage dining rooms and seaside setting. There will be time to reconnect with colleagues, welcome new faces and start the conversations that carry through the conference.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Gala dinnerFriday evening brings delegates and accompanying guests together for the gala at the E&O.
Join us in the historic Grand Ballroom at the E&O Hotel for our Batik Social gala dinner. Connect with colleagues and friends over dinner, take part in a charity auction and celebrate the FCSI community.
Khoo Kongsi
Farewell dinnerPenang's hawker culture comes to the courtyard of Khoo Kongsi, one of George Town's great clan houses, for a final evening full of flavour.
Taste your way through local favourites, enjoy the music and linger over one last meal with friends. Against its richly carved backdrop, we'll celebrate the food, culture and community that make Penang a place to remember.
Bring company. Leave room to explore.
Accompanying guests can share the evenings and shape their own days in Penang.
The spouse / partner programme
The spouse/partner ticket covers evening events only. Optional daytime excursions offer ways to explore George Town or try something new. Excursions and accommodation are separate from the ticket.
Sunday, at your own pace
Stay a little longer for an optional outing, revisit a favourite spot or enjoy one last meal. Excursions must be booked directly with the excursion operators, at each guest's own expense.
A comfortable visit
Bring comfortable shoes and sun protection for exploring, with an umbrella for changes in the weather. Share dietary and accessibility requirements with the organiser so the relevant arrangements can be checked.
A spouse/partner ticket does not include conference speaker sessions. Optional excursion availability and companion arrangements remain subject to confirmation.
Reserve Your Spot
Choose your ticket below and complete your attendee details as part of registration. Current FCSI consultant members and FCSI WW/APD board members use the complimentary registration link.
Ticket includes speaker sessions, food & drinks provided as part of the conference. Spouse/partner tickets cover evening events only. Accommodation and optional excursions are not included.
Payments are securely processed via Stripe. You will be taken to the attendee registration form immediately after checkout.
All paid prices are in USD. Complimentary consultant and board-member registration is for current members. Accommodation and optional excursions are excluded.
Book Your Accommodation
A reserved room block is available at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel on a first-come, first-served basis, and other options are available nearby. Rates per suite per night:
- Studio Suite, Victory Annexe: RM610+++
- Deluxe Suite, Heritage Wing: RM810+++
Special rates apply 19 to 28 July 2027. Complete the Booking Form and return it to reservations@eohotels.com. Book by 22 June 2027, subject to availability. Accommodation is separate from the conference ticket.
Rates exclude 10% service charge, 8% service tax, RM3 local fee and applicable RM10 tourism tax per suite/night. See the booking form for terms.
Before you travel to Malaysia
Plan your journey to Penang and check the entry requirements that apply to you.
Visas and passport requirements
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and purpose of travel. Check passport validity and arrange any required visa before departure.
Use Malaysian Immigration's country guidance or contact your nearest Malaysian mission. Visa information: www.imi.gov.my
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Check the official Malaysia Digital Arrival Card portal for the current submission window, eligibility and exemptions before travelling.
Arriving and departing
Fly into Penang International Airport (PEN), then travel by road to George Town. Taxis, e-hailing and pre-booked cars are options.
Allow time for airport formalities and traffic. Conference airport transfers remain unconfirmed.
Check official entry guidance before travelling in July 2027.
Make time for Penang
Leave time to discover Penang beyond the conference. Explore the stories behind George Town’s streets and clan houses, get a taste of Nyonya cooking and traditions, or venture further afield to see another side of the island.
We’ll share local contacts and booking information for optional activities such as:
- George Town heritage walk
- Chinese migration and clan-house walk
- Street art and comic walking tour
- Trishaw ride through old Penang
- Nyonya cooking class
- Nyonya attire and photography
- Penang Tropical Fruit Farm visit
Booking details, prices and schedules will follow. Activities are optional and excluded from the conference ticket.
Thank you to our sponsors thus far
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are still open. Details are available here.
See you in Penang
22 to 25 July 2027
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Questions? Contact Jennifer Wong at apdconference@fcsi.org