Board of Directors Meeting 2026 (Chiayi, Taiwan)

Asia and Pacific Band Directors’ Association (APBDA) 2026 Board of Directors Meeting

General Information

  • Dates: 18–21 December 2026
  • Location: Hsin Hotel (prev. Kuan Hotel) (Chiayi, Taiwan)

Schedule of Events

Friday, 18th December

  • Before 17:00: Hotel check-in
  • 17:00: Dinner
  • 19:00: Concert by the Chiayi City Wind Orchestra
    • Including a Memorial Concert for Mr Toshio Akiyama

Saturday, 19th December

  • 13:00: Opening of the Chiayi Band Festival
  • Afternoon: Festival parade
  • Evening: Stadium event (Marching show and presentation of the APBDA flag)
    • Note: All board members are required to attend the stadium event until the evening.

Sunday 20 December

  • 10:00: Board of Directors Meeting
  • Afternoon: Group lunch
  • 14:00: Tour of the concert hall
  • 19:30: Evening concert (Attendance is optional for board members)

Monday, 21 December

  • Morning: Hotel check-out
  • No specific activities are scheduled for this day.

Remarks

  • Please arrange for two representatives to attend from each member organisation.
    • If you will be accompanied by any guests, please inform the Administration Office.
  • This year’s Board of Directors Meeting and the 2027 Conference will be held in collaboration with the Chiayi International Band Festival. https://www.chiayiband.com.tw/index-en.html
  • The APBDA Administration Office will provide further details via email in due course.