Everything you need to know.

BTC'26 (Better Together Converge 2026) is the premier annual leadership event hosted by Free Methodist World Missions, Asia Area. It brings together Free Methodist Church leaders across Asia for vision casting, equipping, encouragement, and collaboration, all for the glory of God and the expansion of His Kingdom.

Reaching for the Million. Together, leaders from across Asia commit to the audacious goal of influencing one million Asians toward Jesus.

Key leaders of the Free Methodist Church across Asia are invited. This event is for those seeking missional vision, leadership development, and opportunities for Kingdom collaboration.

Participants will be housed at one of three official BTC hotels. Most participants stay at Riverside House or Mawin, with about a third at Centara:

• Centara Riverside Hotel, main venue (all sessions), partial housing
• Riverside House Hotel, main housing, daily shuttle to Centara
• Mawin Hotel, main housing, daily shuttle to Centara

Assignments are not based on region or nationality. Hotel placement will be confirmed and sent through the Participant Portal closer to the event.

BTC has reserved your room from the afternoon of November 6 until the morning of November 10 only. If you wish to arrive earlier or stay later, notify us in advance. We can help coordinate with the hotel, but you will pay the hotel directly for those additional nights.

Check-in: November 6 (Friday afternoon).
Check-out: November 10 (Tuesday morning).

Early check-in is not guaranteed and depends on hotel availability. No late check-out is provided by BTC. If needed, arrange directly with your hotel's reception and pay personally.

Depending on your itinerary, you may clear immigration in Bangkok (arriving at Chiang Mai's domestic terminal) or directly in Chiang Mai (international terminal). After collecting your luggage, look for someone holding a sign with the BTC'26 logo. If you do not see a BTC sign, do not exit the airport. Go to the Starbucks coffee shop on the domestic side, where our team will meet you.

Pickup (Nov 6): Yes. Chiang Mai International Airport to hotel.
Drop-off (Nov 10): No. Hotels can arrange this, or you can book a Grab or Bolt (around $7 per trip).

All sessions will take place at Centara Riverside Hotel, Chiang Mai.

The main event runs November 7 to 9. Arrival day is November 6; departure day is November 10. A detailed schedule will be shared closer to the event.

Yes. Translation will be provided via Zoom. Participants must bring a smartphone with Zoom installed and a personal headset or earphones.

You must register and pay on or before each deadline to lock in the lower rate.

Send your payment through Better Together Fund, then upload your proof of payment in the Participant Portal so our team can verify it. Alternatively, you may pay in USD cash upon arrival (see below). The Portal shows the current rate and which tier is active.

Your payment of $375 is collected during on-site registration or on November 7. On arrival we can only accept USD cash. If you prefer to pay by credit card or Apple Pay, send it ahead of time through the Better Together Fund. Note: discounted early-bird rates do not apply to on-arrival payment.

• Awaiting Payment: we haven't received your payment yet. Pay via the Better Together Fund and upload your proof.
• Pending Review: we have your proof and are checking it. You can still replace the file if needed.
• Verified: your payment is confirmed. Nothing more to do.
• Sponsored: your participation is sponsored. There's nothing for you to pay.
• Pay on Arrival: you'll pay at the event in USD cash.
• Re-upload: there was a problem with your proof. Please upload a different file or email us.

Registration fees are not refundable, but they are transferable. If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant. Email info@btc26.asia to arrange a transfer.

• Four nights hotel (Nov 6 to 10)
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks during sessions
• Airport pickup on Nov 6
• Daily hotel-venue transport if needed
• Conference sessions and materials
• BTC'26 conference kit

Yes, a BTC'26 t-shirt is included in your conference kit. You should have selected your size during registration. If you missed it or want to change it, email info@btc26.asia.

View the BTC'26 T-shirt Size Guide

• Flights to and from Chiang Mai
• Dinners (around $10 per meal)
• Local transport outside the program (around $5 per trip)
• Airport drop-off on Nov 10 (around $7 per trip)
• Any excursions or optional activities

The Participant Portal is your home base for BTC'26. It's where you check your registration status, upload payment proof, request a visa invitation letter, and (closer to the event) view your hotel and travel details.

There's no password. You sign in with your Participant ID and a one-time code we email you.

1. Go to portal.btc26.asia.
2. Enter your Participant ID. It looks like BTC26-123456 and is in your welcome email.
3. We'll send a 6-digit code to the email address on your registration. Enter it and you're in.

Once signed in, you'll stay signed in on that device for about 30 days.

Your Participant ID is in the welcome email you received when you registered. If you can't find it, email info@btc26.asia and we'll resend it.

For the sign-in code: check your spam/junk folder first, then use the Resend link on the code screen (there's a 60-second cooldown). Codes expire after 10 minutes. If the masked email hint doesn't look right, your address on file may be wrong. Email us and we'll fix it.

Yes. A few things worth knowing:

• No password to steal. Sign-in uses a one-time code sent to your registration email. Codes expire after 10 minutes and allow only 3 attempts.
• Sessions expire. You stay signed in on a device for about 30 days, after which you'll need to sign in again.
• Passport data is protected. Your visa invitation letter is generated on demand and sent directly to your email as a PDF. It's never posted at a public or shareable link.

What you see depends on your registration status:

• Confirmed: full dashboard: event details, payment, accommodation, travel, and documents.
• Under Review: a note that we're reviewing your registration (usually a few days). The rest unlocks once confirmed.
• Waitlisted: we'll email you if a spot opens.
• Canceled: contact us at info@btc26.asia if this wasn't expected.

Yes. Confirmed participants can generate one instantly, no waiting for approval. There are two ways:

• Signed in: open the Documents section of your dashboard and choose "Yes, request a letter."
• Without signing in: go to portal.btc26.asia/letter and enter your Participant ID and last name.

You'll need to enter the following exactly as they appear in your passport: title, full name, passport number, nationality, intended arrival and departure dates, and passport expiry date. Your letter generates immediately and is emailed to you as a PDF. If your plans change, just generate it again with updated details.

Note: Thailand generally requires at least 6 months of passport validity from your arrival date. The form will warn you if your passport expires sooner.

Visa-free entry up to 60 days for citizens of 93 countries. Tourist Visa or e-Visa required for other nationalities. Check thaievisa.go.th. All travelers should also apply for the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in advance.

Must be submitted within 72 hours before arrival. Apply at tdac.immigration.go.th. Free of charge. Requires passport, flight, and hotel details.

Email info@btc26.asia for any BTC'26 questions. Once registered, most details will be available through the Participant Portal.

Two ways:

• Email: we'll automatically email your registered address at key moments: registration confirmed, payment verified, payment proof issues, and your visa invitation letter. Add info@btc26.asia to your contacts and check your spam folder if something seems missing.
• Signal group: join for real-time announcements and updates: btc26.asia/signal.