Frequently Asked Questions

Several options were explored to get this global event happening in 2021, but unfortunately the difficult decision has been made to cancel the event.

Like many other event organisers, we face the challenges brought about by international and domestic travel restrictions despite healthy interest for the event from exhibitors and buyers. As the past year has shown, it’s difficult to predict if border closures will be required to slow the spread of future outbreaks.

With continued uncertainties, AIME event organisers cannot guarantee uninterrupted interstate travel over the coming months. It is our priority to protect the interests of our community and the financial investments involved in attending AIME2021.

Please read our full statement here.

We wholeheartedly supported the move to a hybrid format to ensure AIME continued to offer international and local buyers access to the best exhibitors from around the globe. Yet we believe a fully virtual event would remove the live, in-person element – which is the essence of AIME. It is for this reason we have decided against a fully online model.

Yes, AIME’s upcoming event will take place on 21–23 March 2022, with full details to follow in the coming months.

The Business Events Industry has stated a preference for an in-person event. Should International borders still be closed, we will run a hybrid model to ensure connectivity across the globe.

No sorry, as the event will not run in 2021 there will not be grant funding available. Click here for more information

Yes, we will be in touch with you to discuss your options.

Yes, you will also have the option to transfer your deposit to 2022.

All refunds will be processed through your account manager.

We will begin the process of working through refunds as soon as possible and will be in contact to provide updates to all exhibitors shortly.

No, this is the first time AIME has cancelled after almost three decades of events.