19th Global Gypsum Conference, Exhibition & Awards
23 - 24 October 2019, InterContinental Hotel, 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We will be very pleased to welcome back all our fabulous spouses from around the world, to greet old friends and to make new ones, while having a ball and seeing the world!
The Spouse Tour programme includes attendance at the Global Gypsum Awards Dinner, which will take place at the Tamarind Springs jungle resort (outside, not air-conditioned!) on Wednesday 23 October. Please register for the Spouse Tour online, during the conference registration process. Otherwise, please contact amanda.crow@propubs.com.
Please pick up your 'Spouse Tours' badge and programme at the conference registration desk, from 4 - 8pm on Tuesday 22 October. Weather is expected to be hot, humid and showery!
22 October: 6pm-8pm: Welcome cocktails, Exhibitor Area
23 October: Departure 8.45am, return 2pm (packed lunch included): Hello Kuala Lumpur city tour (comfortable and robust walking footwear required):
• KL Tower: The KL Tower is the tallest telecommunication tower in SE Asia and the seventh tallest in the world, and stands right in the heart of the city. View KL from the Observation Deck at a height of 276m. KL Forest Eco Park is one of the oldest permanent Forest Reserves in Malaysia. Visitors are surrounded by nature as they walk through the Herb Garden and the park's nature trails. Take a stroll through Chinatown and invest in some bargain products and finally, visit Central Market which is a centre of Malaysia culture, art and craft, with more than 350 shops and kiosks.
23 October: Board buses from 5.45pm - Departure 6pm - Global Gypsum Awards Gala Dinner at the Tamarind Springs jungle resort. Return by 11.00pm (latest). Dress code is comfortable and cool.
24 October: Departure 8.45am, return by 2pm (packed lunch included). KL and Batu Caves Highlights Tour (comfortable and robust walking footwear required):
• Batu Caves and Hindu Temples (visit)
• National Palace (Visit)
• National Memorial (visit)
• Parliament House and Lake Garden (drive past)
• National Mosque (photo stop)
• Moghul-style Railway Station (photo stop)
• Independence Squere (visit)
• Kuala Lumpur Gallery (visit)
• Petronas Towers (photo stop)
• Golden Triangle and Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill (drive past)
• Royal Selangor Pewter Factory (visit)
• Chocolate Shop (visit)
24 October: 6-8pm: Farewell reception, Poolside/Bentley's Pub - conference hotel.
