Some 15,000 delegates from all over the world gathered at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre for the Q Net V Convention last night.
The event is among the largest conventions hosted in Penang since the Covid-19 lockdown.
State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Yeoh Soon Hin was present to officiate the opening ceremony. Also present was Dato Narenasagaran Thangaveloo QNET Malaysia Independent Director, Dato Sri Vijay Eswaran, Founder of QI Group, Dato Sri Subahan Kamal, Chairman of Wawasan QI Properties, Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Khas, Chairman of QI Malaysia, Tan Sri Veerasingam Suppiah, Advisor to QI Group, Joseph Bismark, Founder of QI Group and Ashwin Gunesekeran, CEO of Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau among others.
In his address, Yeoh expressed his delight to see the delegates coming back to Penang since 2008,
“Every year for the past decade, this thriving city has played home to a varied collection of V-Con visionaries, entrepreneurs, and leaders who have gathered to be inspired, learn, and renew their dedication to leadership and success.
“This year’s theme, “Be the Change,” is a recognition of the entrepreneurial spirit that may help individuals better their own lives and the lives of others. V Global and QI Group are home to pioneers and believers who are eager to make a difference in the world.
“The goal of this endeavour is to provide our participants with a memorable experience, while also allowing them to experience Penang’s remarkable hospitality,” said Yeoh.
He also reminded delegates to take in the sights and sceneries and not forget the great food on the island.
Meanwhile, most hotels on the island and the mainland have been taken up by the V Con delegates. The hospitality industry is seeing some “good times” like bygone era.
