AIME - Where the business events world meets in Asia Pacific

AIME is Asia Pacific’s largest and longest running business events exhibition and learning platform. It connects a global community of business event professionals with industry suppliers.

AIME 2027 will play host to 25,000+ meetings between 800+ exhibitors and 1,600+ vetted buyers. We pride ourselves on the quality of these meetings, we use a seamless blend of human expertise and cutting-edge artificial intelligence to accurately match exhibitors and buyers. 

We are an UFI approved event and our attendee figures are audited by AMAA, with 5,000 attendees at AIME 2026.

Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is owned by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and managed by Talk2 Media & Events. Our Venue Partner is the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC).


 

Owned by: MCB

Melbourne Convention Bureau

Managed by: Talk2 Media & Events

Talk2 Media & Events

Venue Partner: MCEC

MCEC logo

Key components of AIME

Knowledge Monday

Monday 15 February 2027

Featuring inspirational keynote speakers and multi-stream learning sessions, giving attendees the tools to enhance their event experience. Two networking sessions are also included in the Knowledge Program.

AIME Welcome Event

Welcome Event

Monday 15 February 2027

Our much anticipated Welcome Event brings together buyers and exhibitors to celebrate the vibrant business events community with great food, drink and entertainment. We will reveal the venue closer to the time!

Exhibitors and buyers meeting at AIME

Trade Show & Meetings

Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 February 2027

The trade show is where meetings take place between buyers and exhibitors. The AIME Ideas Academy on the Floor offers attendees practical advice & insights.

AIME at a glance

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Your host city - Melbourne

Experience Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia’s capital of the unexpected. Attend AIME, extend your stay and unearth what Melbourne has to offer.

The city leads the way in events, arts, culture, sport and infrastructure, and boasts a year-round calendar of annual events, festivals and shows, underpinned with a rich multicultural history and a food haven for exploration.

Photo credit: Tourism Australia

Plan an event in Melbourne

Explore everything Melbourne has to offer during AIME and discover why it’s the ideal location for your next event.

The Melbourne Convention Bureau is here to help with a suite of complimentary event planning tools you need to make event planning seamless and fun, from digital assets to sample itineraries and checklists.

Photo credit: Melbourne Convention Bureau_©RobBlackburn

Meet the team

Matt Pearce

Matt Pearce 
CEO, Talk2 Media & Events

matt.pearce@talk2.media


Experience:

  • International Director & Managing Director, Diversified Communications
  • General Manager Publishing, PMP
  • Managing Director, Sportsworld Media Group
  • Board Member UFI, EEAA, ABEA
  • Director, VP, NextSense



 

Silke Calder

Silke Calder 
Event Director

silke.calder@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Director Sales Guest Events, Messe Frankfurt
  • International Congress Manager, Fresenius Kabi Deutschland
  • Group Exhibition Manager, Messe Frankfurt Middle East
  • Account Director, Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare



 

John Wilson AIME

John Wilson 
Marketing Director

john.wilson@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Marketing Director Australia, Informa
  • Head of Marketing Events APAC, Foundry (IDG)
  • Marketing Director Australia, Deutsche Messe
  • Head of Marketing, Axiom

Kayla Elliott

Kayla Elliott 
Marketing Executive

michaela.elliott@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Digital Marketing Specialist, Fortress Australia
  • Content Producer, GeekBomb Entertainment
  • Digital Marketing Specialist, Seamless Atomica
  • Marketing and Communications Advisor, My Pathway

Georgia Zagorac

Georgia Zagorac 
Hosted Buyer Manager

georgia.zagorac@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Business Events Project Manager, Tourism New Zealand
  • Project Coordinator & EA, PwC
  • Project Coordinator & EA, KPMG

Gemma-Ann Taylor

Gemma-Ann Taylor 
Assistant Hosted Buyer Manager

gemma.taylor@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Project Manager, ASN Events
  • Conference Operations Supervisor, Citadine Melbourne on Bourke
  • Event Assistant, Victoria University

Felicity Fox

Felicity Fox 
Hosted Buyer Research & Recruitment

felicity.fox@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Manager - Business Research, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
  • Sales Manager, MHF Marketing
  • Account Manager, MEG
  • Account Manager, World Congress Centre Melbourne

Szilvia Horkai

Szilvia Horkai 
Senior Event Sales Manager

szilvia.horkai@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Business Development Manager, Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
  • Event Booking Centre Sales Executive, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
  • Reservations Sales Agent, Hilton Worldwide
  • Reservations Agent, Meeting Point Malta

Kathryn Lee

Kathryn Lee 
Event Sales Manager

kathryn.lee@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Client Services, MCI Australia
  • EA & Sales Support, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
  • Sales Manager, Hyatt Centric Melbourne
  • Global Sales Executive, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
  • Reservations Agent, Crown Melbourne

Fumi Rodrigo

Fumi Rodrigo 
Event Sales Manager

fumi.rodrigo@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Assistant Director of Catering & Events Sales, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
  • Business Development Manager, Grand Hyatt Melbourne
  • Business Development Manager, InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

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Claire Graham 
Director of Operations & Content

claire.graham@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Event Director, Interpoint Events
  • Senior Producer, bgb Experience Agency
  • Event Producer, Xphyr Brand Experiences
  • Marketing Executive, Brand Events

Sebastian Fraser

Sebastian Fraser 
Systems & Customer Manager

sebastian.fraser@talk2.media


Experience:

  • Business Operations Manager, Stark Builders

  • Co-Founder & Operations Manager, Chestnut Enterprises

  • Co-Founder & Operations Manager, Little Rum Runner