13th Asia Pacific Orchid Conference 2019

Kuching City will be hosting the 13th Asia Pacific Orchid Conference 2019 (APOC 13) on the 24 - 28 July 2019 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).

Kuching is located on the mystical Island of Borneo, capital state of Sarawak, Malaysia. Kuching serves as an entry point to numerous great attractions within the heart of Sarawak. Also known as the City of Unity, Kuching is home to over 28 ethnic groups living in peace and harmony. It is rich in biodiversity, cultural heritage and historical landmarks surrounded by lush greenery.

APOC‘s objective is to achieve an international cooperation for trend in development and conservation of orchids in the Asia Pacific Region.

An array of interactive programs have been lined up for the APOC 13 which include conference, various orchid competitions, exhibition, horticulture, agriculture and food bazaars, APOC quiz, children drawing/colouring competition, musical bands, orchid run and many more.

Participants who wish to participate in these events are requested to register through the APOC 13 registration form from the website www.apoc13.com

17 June - 19 July 2019
Orchid Photography Competition

9:00am-5:00pm 20 - 22 July 2019
Setting up of Landscape Display

9:00am-3:00pm 21 July 2019
Registration of Individual Orchid Plants

9:00am-12:00pm 22 July 2019
Briefings for Individual Orchid Plants, Container Garden and Flower Arrangement Competitions

9:00am-5:00pm 22 July 2019
Setting up of Exhibition, Sales Booth and Food Bazaar

9:00am-12:00pm 23 July 2019
Judging of Landscape Display, Individual Orchid Plants, Container Garden and Flower Arrangement Competition

9:00am-5:00pm 23 July 2019
Setting up of Exhibition, Sales Booth and Food Bazaar

7:30pm-10:30pm 23 July 2019
Welcoming Reception (Registered participants and invited guests only)

8:30am-6:00pm 24 July 2019
Exhibition, Sales Booth, Food Bazaar and APOC Quiz Open to Public

9:00am-12:00pm 24 July 2019
Official Opening Ceremony of 13th APOC 2019

2:30pm-4:30pm 24 July 2019
Orchid Workshop (Planting and Maintenance)

2:00pm-5:00pm
24 July 2019 APOC Trust Meeting (For APOC Trustee)

8:00am-5:00pm 25 July 2019
Orchid Conference (Day 1)

8:30am-6:00pm 25 July 2019
Exhibition, Sales Booth, Food Bazaar and APOC Quiz Open to Public

7:30pm-10:30pm 25 July 2019
Award Ceremony Dinner (Registered Participants and Invited Guests Only)

8:00am-5:00pm 26 July 2019
Orchid Conference (Day 2)

8:30am-6:00pm 26 July 2019
Exhibition, Sales Booth, Food Bazaar and APOC Quiz Open to Public

8:30am-6:00pm 27 July 2019
Exhibition, Sales Booth, Food Bazaar and APOC Quiz Open to Public

8:00am-5:00pm 27 July 2019
Thematic Excursion (Registered Participants Only)

8:00am-10:00am 27 July 2019
Children Drawing and Colouring Competition

8:00am-12:00pm 27 July 2019
Terrarium plants Competition For Learning Institutions

2:00pm-5:00pm 27 July 2019
Orchids Arts and Crafts Demonstration

9:00am-5:00pm 27 July 2019
Musical Orchids

6:00am-10:00am 28 July 2019
Orchid Run

8:30am- 6:00pm 28 July 2019
Exhibition, Sales Booth, Food Bazaar and APOC Quiz Open to Public

9:00am -5:00pm 28 July 2019
Musical Orchids

9:00am-12:00pm 28 July 2019
Children Orchids Discovery

2:00pm-5:00pm 28 July 2019
Orchids Fashion Competition

2:00pm-5:00pm 28 July 2019
Orchids Arts and Crafts Demonstration

8:00am-5:00pm 29 July 2019
Dismantling of exhibition and site clearing