Navigating the Landscape in Breastfeeding Protection: Rights, Resilience & Regional Solidarity

This inaugural Southeast Asia Breastfeeding Conference (or SEABC 2026) is organised by IBFAN SEA (International Baby Food Action Network of Southeast Asia).

Aim:

To strengthen regional solidarity and systems in Southeast Asia to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding by navigating the full potential and ensuring effective implementation of protection, in the face of emerging digital threats, climate crises, and rights-based challenges.

Note: While the conference retains its legal and policy focus on the International Code of Breast Milk Substitutes as a tool for protection, the conference title also signals our emphasis on mapping possible practical pathways, digital tools, and partnerships to operationalise those commitments.

Objectives:

  1. To advocate for stronger regional and global policy that protect mothers, and infant and young child feeding by reinforcing and adapting the framework of the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes for current digital marketing landscape.
  2. To build regional capacity to monitor and counter unethical digital marketing of breastmilk substitutes, particularly in online platforms, through knowledge sharing and collaborative strategies.
  3. To elevate breastfeeding as a sustainable, climate-resilient practice, and integrate it into actionable disaster preparedness, environmental policy, and health resilience frameworks to support mothers and babies during crises.
  4. To advocate for stronger legal protections and systemic support for breastfeeding mothers, including improved maternity protection, workplace support, and healthcare integration through ethical and conflict-free collaborations with civil society and professional networks.

Conference Host

Main Organiser:

International Baby Food Action Network - Southeast Asia Region (IBFAN SEA)

Co-organiser/s:

Thai Breastfeeding Center Foundation
(More be announced)

Secretariat:

IBFAN Southeast Asia
c/o Asosiasi Ibu Menyusu Indonesia (AIMI)
Jl. Jati Padang V No. 10B
Pasar Minggu, Jakarta 12540, Indonesia

About IBFAN

IBFAN is a global network active in over 160 countries, with more than four decades of experience in breastfeeding protection, policy advocacy and Code monitoring.

IBFAN Southeast Asia brings together national groups across the region to advance coordinated, rights-based and conflict-free action.

In line with IBFAN principles, SEABC 2026 does not accept funding or sponsorship from manufacturers or distributors of infant and young child feeding products.

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Get Directions to the Conference

Al Meroz Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
(5-star halal hotel)

Address: 4 Ramkhamhaeng 5 Alley, Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250
Phone: +66 2 136 8700 

Bangkok offers excellent regional connectivity with direct flights from all SEA capitals. The city provides a range of accommodation options for all budgets, and the conference venue will be easily accessible via public transportation.

Accommodation information and practical information coming soon.

26-28 November 2026, Thursday-Saturday

From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

The Airport Rail Link (ARL) from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (Nearest Station: Ramkhamhaeng), which connects to Ramkhamhaeng Pier. From here, it’s a 400-meter walk or you can take an online taxi to the venue. The Airport Rail Link is also connected to the BTS and MRT at several points.

From Don Mueang Airport (DMK)

If landing at Don Mueang Airport, transportation to the venue area can be done by Grab/Bolt, taxi, or Bus A1-A4.

Airlines such as Air Asia (QZ, AK, FD), Batik Air (OD), and Thai Lion Air (SL) land at Don Mueang Airport (DMK).

Public transportation options from DMK Airport:

Bus A1: The final stop is BTS Mochit. From BTS Mochit, take the BTS Phaya Thai station and then transfer to the ARL Phaya Thai station to reach the ARL Ramkhamhaeng area. Cost: 30 Baht.

Bus A2: The final stop is Victory Monument. Bus A3: Last stop at Lumpini Park. Passes through the Pratunam area (stops in front of Indra Square, near ARL Ratchaprarop station).

Bus A4: Last stop at Khaosan Road. Cost: 50 Baht.

SRT Red Line: Local train from Don Mueang Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Station. From there, transfer to the MRT at Bang Sue MRT station. Cost: 33 Baht.

MRT: From Bang Sue MRT station, take the MRT to Petchburi Station, then transfer to the ARL line to Makkasan Station, then take the ARL line to Ramkhamhaeng Station.


Saen Saep Canal Boat
Boat on the Saen Saep Canal line. Boats depart from Pratunam Pier and stop at Ramneung Pier. Continue on to the venue, just as you would at ARL Ramkhamhaeng.


Bus
Nearest stop: Al Meroz


Online taxis 
Grab, Bolt