AIME 2025 brought together business event leaders, innovators, and change-makers from across Asia Pacific to explore what’s next for our industry. The Ideas Academy, brought to you by Spice, served as the platform for bold conversations around AI, sustainability, and the evolving role of face-to-face connection. 

Here’s what industry professionals need to know. 

1. AI Is Reshaping the Event Experience 

AI is no longer a future trend - it’s transforming event delivery today. From attendee personalisation to content automation, the benefits are clear: 

• Customised agendas and real-time content recommendations

• AI-powered transcription (Snapsight) and event summaries (Spark) 

• Faster content repurposing into blogs, social posts, and recaps 

💡 Gevme’s AI suite, including Spark, demonstrates how multi-model AI can streamline workflows and increase impact. 

2. Sustainability Is Now a Strategic Must 

With 86% of organisers prioritising sustainability, future-ready events are embracing: 

• Waste reduction tactics like ICC Sydney’s Bin Tracker (+15% recycling uplift) 

• Regenerative tourism, as seen in Queenstown’s “leave it better” model 

• Carbon accountability: tracking personal and event emissions, not just offsetting 

📊 Younger generations - especially Gen Z and Alpha - expect sustainability as standard, not as a nice-to-have. 

3. Budgeting Smarter Without Sacrificing Experience 

In an era of rising costs, event professionals are becoming savvier: 

• Analyse attendee patterns to fine-tune catering 

• Share AV and production costs through back-to-back event planning 

• Explore non-alcoholic or daytime formats to reduce F&B spend 

🗓 Pro Tip: May is a low-demand period - negotiate better venue rates. 

4. In-Person Remains Irreplaceable 

Despite the growth of digital, real-world events remain essential: 

• Face-to-face networking builds trust and community

• Live discussions provide richer feedback than post-event surveys 

• Events contribute directly to business outcomes - from lead generation to employee engagement 

📣 “AI won’t replace jobs - but professionals who leverage it will lead the industry.” Daniel Tjan, Gevme 

5. 2025 Trends to Watch 

Looking ahead, AIME 2025 revealed key trends shaping the next wave of event design: 

• AR mirrors and AI art driving immersive experiences

• Shorter, purpose-driven formats catering to time-poor attendees 

• Health-conscious hospitality: non-alcoholic drinks and better F&B options 

• A shift away from hybrid toward high-impact in-person experiences 

Final Word 

From AI adoption to eco-conscious operations, the future of business events is being written now. The insights from AIME 2025 and the Ideas Academy point to a dynamic future -one that blends innovation with authenticity. 

✅ Start now: explore AI tools, audit your event sustainability, and rethink your budgeting strategies.