Program Itinerary

Explore the program schedule, thoughtfully put together to provide you with the most value from the event.

24 JULY
Arrival of Semi-Hosted Buyers (Perak)
25 – 28 JULY
Pre-Tour Program (Perak)
WED
29 JULY
THU
30 JULY
7:00 AM

Breakfast at hotel

Morning

Free time for semi-hosted buyers to explore Ipoh

12:30 PM

Lunch for all delegates - Buyers & Sellers

1:30 PM

Registration & Arrival of Guests for Opening Ceremony

2:00 PM

Opening Ceremony at ICC

  • Arrival of VIPs and delegates
  • National Anthem & State Anthem
  • Speech by Ken Chong, Organising Chairman of MATTA Connect 2026
  • Welcome Address by MATTA President, Mr. Nigel Wong
  • Opening Remarks by Perak State Tourism, Industry, Investment & Corridor Development Committee Chairman, YB Tuan Loh Sze Yee
2:45 PM

Business Forum (Sponsor Product Presentations)

  • Tourism Perak (Official Host Destination Partner) Part 1
  • Macau Government Tourism Office - MGTO (Official Sponsor)
  • Perbadanan Taman Negeri Perak  & Conversation with MATTA President, Mr. Nigel Wong
  • Islamic Tourism Centre
  • Tourism Malaysia (Strategic Partner)
  • Tourism Perak (Official Host Destination Partner) Part 2
  • RHB Bank (Official Banking Partner)
  • MyTravelKaki (Travel Technology Partner)
5:00 PM

End of Day 1 programme

6:30 PM

Depart to venue - Welcome Networking dinner at Mohd Chan Chinese Muslim Restaurant, Ipoh (Semi-hosted buyers & Invited Guests only)

9:00 PM

Return to Hotel

7:00 AM

Breakfast at hotel

9:00 AM

Hall open for Sellers - setup and appointment confirmation at ICC

10:00 AM

Hall open for Buyers

10:00 AM

B2B Business Matching - Session 1

  • Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings (table top format)
  • Dedicated buyer and seller meeting tables
  • On-site business facilitation support
1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

2:00 PM

B2B Business Matching - Session 2 (Final)

  • Continuation of scheduled meetings
  • Ad-hoc meetings and deal follow-ups
  • Market-specific consultation desks
5:00 PM

Hall Closure & Official Closing of B2B Sessions

7:00 PM

MATTA Connect 2026 Closing Dinner

  • Grand Ballroom, Level 2, AC Hotel by Marriott Ipoh
  • Guest of Honour: YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia
  • Official close of MATTA Connect 2026

Pre-Tour Program:
Explore Perak

(25 - 28 July)

The Invitation  

Discover Perak before MATTA Connect 2026 — from Ipoh’s tin-era heritage and iconic white coffee to Lenggong’s UNESCO valleys and the ancient rainforest of Royal Belum.

A curated pre-tour to inspire, connect, and energize your market.

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