Would you like to build your network, find new destinations, venues, activations, and event suppliers in one place? Get access to the latest trends and insights from inspirational speakers?

Then AIME – The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event – is the place for you! Taking place on the 9-11 February 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, this inspirational event is designed to help you source new suppliers, learn and network. We have a range of attendee options for buyers, all designed to give you control of your AIME experience.

Hosted buyer applications will open for international buyers in late June, and domestic buyers in late July. You can submit an expression of interest in joining the hosted buyer program by filling in the form on this page. We will contact you with more details in June/July.

Using a seamless blend of human expertise and cutting-edge artificial intelligence we match our Hosted Buyers with the right partners from the 665+ exhibiting companies, 90% of whom are from the Asia Pacific region. Meetings take place in the exhibition and are managed through our state-of-the-art meetings technology. We fill the diaries of both exhibitor and hosted buyers, taking the pressure away from you to choose who to meet.

Meet exhibitors and live activations from:

Held on day one of AIME, the Knowledge Program offers you the opportunity to learn with other hosted buyers and exhibitors attending AIME. The Knowledge Program features inspiring keynote speakers, networking events, and breakout sessions.

The Knowledge Program is curated by BEAMexperience with input and advice from the AIME Knowledge Program Advisory Committee, which is comprised of leading figures in the business events sector. 

The AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice Magazine is held on the show floor on the two days of the AIME trade exhibition. The sessions are designed to offer hands-on, practical advice to event professionals, giving them ideas and tips that they can use to enhance their events.

AIME provides multiple opportunities to network and to grow your network.

The pre-AIME Uncover Melbourne famil run by the Melbourne Convention Bureau is attended by all International hosted buyers and is open to ANZ hosted buyers. This takes place on Sunday 8 February 2026.

All 650 hosted buyers and 665 exhibiting companies attend the legendary AIME Welcome Event taking place on the evening of Monday 9 Feburary 2026. An exciting night of great food, drink, entertainment, and a chance to meet friends new and old. The Welcome Event follows on from the Knowledge Program, which also includes opportunities to meet with hosted buyers and exhibitors.

Days 1 and 2 of the AIME trade exhibition is where the pre-scheduled meetings between hosted buyers and exhibitors take place. The exhibition takes place on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 February. Hosted buyers have access to the Hosted Buyer Lounge, which allows them to take refreshments, relax and meet with other hosted buyers.

All hosted buyers get access to our state-of-the-art meetings technology, allowing you to connect with other buyers and exhibitors of interest to you. Using this technology around 20,000 meetings are expected to be held at AIME 2026.

This initiative is designed to assist junior members of the industry who would not normally qualify for the Hosted Buyers Program because they had less than five years events industry experience. These junior buyers – called “Rockets” – shadowed their managers on their Pre-Scheduled Appointments (PSAs) with the AIME exhibitors.

The program will give valuable relationship introductions to suppliers and allow participants to learn from their manager on the job. The program also gives free access to the Knowledge Program, Ideas Academy, the legendary AIME Welcome Event and many more learning and networking opportunities. It also offers the “Rockets” access to the Hosted Buyers Lounge, where they can meet experienced event professionals.

We've collated the most frequently asked questions and put them into a handy guide for you with FAQs on:

• General Information About AIME
• Buyer Commitments
• Hosted Buyer Benefits & Costs
• Application Process
• PSAs & Meeting Matching
• Accommodation
• Flights & Transfers
• Exhibitors
• Passport & Visas
• Terms & Conditions (Ts & Cs)
• Cancellation Policy
• Contacts & More Information
   

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Join us at AIME 2026, Asia Pacific's largest and longest running event for the business events sector.

• Find inspiration with over 700 exhibitors showcasing the latest venues, activations, technology and much more. We'll organise your meetings for you.
• Network with over 650 domestic and international hosted buyers, share experiences and ideas with your peers - including our legendary Welcome Party!
• Learn at the AIME Knowledge Program and the Ideas Academy presented by  Spice Magazine
• Choose your level of attendance - fully-hosted, semi-hosted or a day-buyer.

Hosted buyer applications will be open for international buyers in late June, and domestic buyers in late July. You can submit an expression of interest in joining the hosted buyer program by filling in the form at the top of this page. We will contact you with more details in June/July.