13:00 – 17:00: Arrivals and registration, foyer

13:00 Volunteers group picture, venue tbc

13:00 – 17:00: Wine & Gastronomy Welcome Salon

Venue: Ballroom B, DoubleTree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur
Dress code: smart casual

19:30 – 21:00: Opening Ceremony and Welcome Dinner

Venue: Tosca, DoubleTree by Hilton
Dress code: business casual

21:00 – 01:00: Bar des Sommeliers

Venue: Hibiscus Foyer, DoubleTree by Hilton

* All participants are required to attend all activities organized by the Sommelier Association of Malaysia

CANDIDATES ONLY (final program for candidates to be sent by the SCC)

07:45 – 08:15: Group photo for candidates

Venue: in front of the Ballroom

08:15 – 09:00: Registration of candidates

Venue: Ixora, DoubleTree by Hilton

09:00 – 18:00: Welcome speech and start of the

¼ Finals

Venue: Ixora, DoubleTree by Hilton

12:00 – 14:00 : Lunch

Venue: Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton

14:00 – 18:00: continuation* of the quarter-finals

Venue: Ixora, DoubleTree by Hilton

*Whenever finished with their quarterfinals, candidates must attend the masterclasses

14:00 Individual portraits of candidates upon completion of the quarterfinals

PRESIDENTS/ DELEGATES/ GUESTS

09:30 – 10:30: City Tour

Venue: meet at Reception at 9:15 for the bus

Dress code: smart casual

12:30 – 14:00: Lunch

Venue: Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton

14:00 – 15:30: Masterclass 1: International Wine Brand, Italy

Venue: Hibiscus, DoubleTree by Hilton

Dress code: smart casual

16:00 – 17:30: Masterclass 2: Perlage Water, Poland

Venue: Hibiscus, DoubleTree by Hilton

Dress code: smart casual

17:45: Bus transfer to dinner venue

Meeting point for bus departure: hotel lobby

19:00 – 22:00: Dinner & ½ Finalists Announcement

Venue: Chuai Heng Banquet Hall
Dress code: business casual

21:30 – 01:00: Bar des Sommeliers

Venue: Hibiscus Foyer, DoubleTree by Hilton

SEMI-FINALISTS ONLY:

08:30 – 12:00: ½ Finals

Venue: Ixora, DoubleTree by Hilton

12:00 – 14:00: Lunch

Venue: Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton

PRESIDENT, NON-COMPETING CANDIDATES, GUESTS

11:00-12:30 Asia-Pacific Sommelier Exclusive: Immersive Retail & Wine Experience at Hanks

The Intermark Mall: for all guests (including candidates who are not compeCng)

Venue: meeting point for at Reception at 10:45am
Dress code: smart casual

12:00 – 14:00: Lunch

Venue: Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton

14:00 – 15:30: Masterclass 3: Chateau Pavie

Mandatory for all non-competing contestants and presidents
Venue: Hibiscus, DoubleTree by Hilton
Dress code: smart casual

16:00 – 17:30: Masterclass 4: Symington Family Estates 

Mandatory for all non-competing contestants and presidents
Venue: Hibiscus, DoubleTree bu Hilton
Dress code: smart casual

19:30 – 22:00: FREE DINNER

21:30 – 01:00: Bar des Sommeliers

Venue: Hibiscus Foyer, DoubleTree by Hilton

09:00 – 10:30: Masterclass 5: Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association

Mandatory for all contestants and presidents
Venue: Hibiscus, DoubleTree by Hilton
Dress code: smart casual

10:30 – 11:00:

Individual portraits of quarterfinalists (with ASI President)

Venue: in front of the Ballroom
Dress code: smart casual

11:00-12:30: Masterclass 6: Montes

Mandatory for all contestants and presidents
Venue: Hibiscus, DoubleTree by Hilton
Dress code: smart casual

12:30-13:30 Lunch

Venue: Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton

14:00 – 18:00: Finals of ASI Contest Best Sommelier of Asia & Pacific 2025

Venue: Grand Ballroom Room, DoubleTree by Hilton

Dress code: business formal

18:00 – 18:30: Press Conference

Winner, finalists, jury

Venue: Grand Ballroom

18:30 – 19:00: Partner photo call

Winner, finalists, partners

Venue: Grand Ballroom Foyer

19:30 – 20:00: Welcome Cocktail

Venue: Grand Ballroom foyer

20:00 – 00:00: Perlage Gala dinner

Venue: Grand Ballroom foyer
Dress code: smart business attire/elegant dress for women

Departure day or you are welcome to extend your stay in Malaysia!