MARINA BAY SANDS vice-president of sales and MICE, Wee Min Ong, has received the 2025 ICCA Global Community Impact Award, presented during IBTM World in Barcelona.
The International Convention and Congress Association presents the award to recognise a person who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the global meetings and events community through leadership, innovation, and a commitment to positive social impact.
ICCA said Wee Min Ong has been a driving force in positioning Singapore as a world-leading destination for transformative, sustainable, and high-impact meetings.
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“Under his leadership, Marina Bay Sands has set new benchmarks for legacy-focused and community-centred event experiences that reflect both local values and global ambitions.”
Wee Min Ong said: “This recognition is a deeply meaningful milestone in my 26-year journey in the business events industry and a testament to the collective passion and dedication of the Marina Bay Sands team in putting Singapore firmly on the global meetings map.
“This award reinforces our belief that impactful events can inspire change, foster collaboration, and leave a lasting legacy for communities around the world. We will continue to push boundaries and elevate the industry through purposeful, transformative and sustainable event experiences, reimagining the future and championing the growth and development of the future of our industry. My heartfelt thanks to the ICCA team for this incredible honour and to all who share our vision of creating lasting legacy through events.”
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Senthil Gopinath, ICCA CEO, said: “Wee Min’s leadership exemplifies what this award stands for: vision, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to creating meaningful impact through events. His work at Marina Bay Sands has inspired not only Singapore but the entire global business events community to think bigger and act with purpose. He represents the best of our industry – innovative, compassionate, and future-focussed.”
ICCA said it had worked with Marina Bay Sands on projects and initiatives to enhance and strengthen the relevance and impact of the global meetings and events community. “ICCA looks forward to continuing this work together as part of a shared commitment to innovating and advancing the impact and legacy of the industry.”
Main picture… Wee Min Ong receives 2025 ICCA Global Community Impact Award from ICCA president Senthil Gopinath
