Asian Racing Conference

About the Asian Racing Conference

The Asian Racing Conference (ARC) is a major event on the international racing calendar. Attracting and engaging the foremost leaders and greatest minds in racing and sports, along with other influential stakeholders, the ARC shapes global and regional agendas to continuously advance the racing industry.

The

40

ARC

Sapporo

2024

Japan

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39

ARC

Melbourne

2023

Australia

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38

ARC

Cape Town

2020

South Africa

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37

ARC

Seoul

2018

Korea

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36

ARC

Mumbai

2016

India

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35

ARC

Hong Kong

2014

Hong Kong

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The

34

ARC

Turkey

2012

Turkey

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The

33

ARC

Australia

2010

Australia

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32

ARC

Japan

2008

Japan

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The

31

ARC

UAE

2007

United Arab Emirates

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30

ARC

Korea

2005

Korea

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The

29

ARC

New Zealand

2003

New Zealand

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The

28

ARC

Thailand

2001

Thailand

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The

27

ARC

Malaysia/Singapore

2000

Malaysia/Singapore

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The

26

ARC

Macau

1999

Macau

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The

25

ARC

South Africa

1997

South Africa

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The

24

ARC

India

1995

India

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23

ARC

Philippines

1993

Philippines PRA

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The

22

ARC

Hong Kong

1991

Hong Kong

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21

ARC

Turkey

1990

Turkey

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The

20

ARC

Australia

1988

Australia

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The

19

ARC

Malaysia/Singapore

1987

Malaysia/Singapore

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The

18

ARC

Japan

1985

Japan

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The

17

ARC

New Zealand

1984

New Zealand

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16

ARC

Thailand

1982

Thailand

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The

15

ARC

Korea

1980

Korea

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14

ARC

Hong Kong

1978

Hong Kong

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13

ARC

India

1976

India

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The

12

ARC

Philippines

1974

Philippines PRA

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11

ARC

Turkey

1973

Turkey

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The

10

ARC

Australia

1972

Australia

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The

9

ARC

Malaysia/Singapore

1970

Malaysia/Singapore

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8

ARC

Japan

1969

Japan

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7

ARC

New Zealand

1968

New Zealand

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The

6

ARC

Thailand

1967

Thailand

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5

ARC

India

1966

India

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4

ARC

Philippines

1964

Philippines PRA

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3

ARC

Australia

1963

Australia

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The

2

ARC

Singapore

1961

Singapore

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The

1

ARC

Japan

1960

Japan

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Conference
Month
Year
Host Country
40
Conference
August
2024
Japan
39
Conference
February
2023
Australia
38
Conference
February
2020
South Africa
37
Conference
May
2018
Korea
36
Conference
January
2016
India
35
Conference
May
2014
Hong Kong
34
Conference
July
2012
Turkey
33
Conference
April
2010
Australia
32
Conference
November
2008
Japan
31
Conference
January
2007
United Arab Emirates
30
Conference
May
2005
Korea
29
Conference
March
2003
New Zealand
28
Conference
November
2001
Thailand
27
Conference
March
2000
Malaysia/Singapore
26
Conference
January
1999
Macau
25
Conference
January
1997
South Africa
24
Conference
January
1995
India
23
Conference
February
1993
Philippines PRA
22
Conference
December
1991
Hong Kong
21
Conference
July
1990
Turkey
20
Conference
September
1988
Australia
19
Conference
March
1987
Malaysia/Singapore
18
Conference
October
1985
Japan
17
Conference
January
1984
New Zealand
16
Conference
January
1982
Thailand
15
Conference
September
1980
Korea
14
Conference
December
1978
Hong Kong
13
Conference
December
1976
India
12
Conference
November
1974
Philippines PRA
11
Conference
May
1973
Turkey
10
Conference
March
1972
Australia
9
Conference
September
1970
Malaysia/Singapore
8
Conference
March
1969
Japan
7
Conference
January
1968
New Zealand
6
Conference
January
1967
Thailand
5
Conference
January
1966
India
4
Conference
November
1964
Philippines PRA
3
Conference
April
1963
Australia
2
Conference
September
1961
Singapore
1
Conference
May
1960
Japan

ARC Updates

February 21, 2023

New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z

The horseracing industry has been urged to embrace new technology in a bid to attract Generation Z to a sport which has an ageing customer base.
February 20, 2023

Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference

The reality of mental health issues faced by high-performance sports people hit home after Mr. Glen Boss told his confronting story during an illuminating session seven of the business programme titled “The Mind” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 16 February in Melbourne.
February 20, 2023

Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges

Prominent Australian scientist, Professor Tim Flannery, told the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on Thursday (16 February) that racing faced challenges to attract a younger generation concerned with global warming and sustainability issues.
February 20, 2023

Complete Care During the Lifetime of a Horse is Paramount

The need to ensure the highest standards of equine care and well-being throughout the racehorse’s life was the key message of session five of the business programme, “The Horse”, at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 16 February.
February 20, 2023

Chris Waller Urges Transparency and Engagement to Build Ownership

Champion trainer Mr. Chris Waller told the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 16 February that transparency and regular communication with owners are the keys to retaining and increasing racehorse ownership.
February 17, 2023

Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) has re-elected Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Mr. Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, at its Executive Council meeting in Melbourne on 14 February at the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC). These appointments run until the conclusion of the 40th ARC in 2024.