F ID I C O N FE R ENCE Join us in buzzing Bangkok By Magali Horbert, FIDIs Marketing and Communication Manager W elcome to the city where age-old tradition mingles with bustling modernity to create a dazzling canvas of thousands of colours, fragrances, and sounds. When the FIDI Board had to take the difficult decision to cancel the Osaka conference, Bangkok was the obvious choice. Easy to reach from almost anywhere in the world, Thailand is one of the worlds top tourist destinations in Asia, and rightly so; curious travellers are welcomed by friendly people, eager to share their fascinating culture and traditions. The capital ticks all the boxes that the FIDI Conference usually aims to offer to our attendees: a top-class hotel and venues, and a fascinating local culture with something for all tastes. As the preparations for the 2023 FIDI Conference are in full swing, here are some of the surprises that you can expect. Shangri-La your haven of luxury and tranquillity According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Shangri-La means a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life approaches perfection and thats exactly the feeling you get when entering the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok. It offers a 52 FF308 Dec-Jan 23 pp52-57 conference.indd 52 06/12/2022 11:20