EXHIBIT AT AIME 2023

Hosted Buyer Program

CREATING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

If you are a senior level decision maker and interested in placing business with high quality meeting and events suppliers, you may be eligible to attend AIME as a Hosted Buyer.

Hosted Buyers at AIME receive a full VIP package including travel and accommodation as well as access to our unique AI powered appointment platform where you’ll pre-schedule appointments with leading destinations and event suppliers from around the world.

Further details on the AIME Hosted Buyer program are provided below and in our Hosted Buyer FAQs

AIME Hosted Buyers

We expect to host 400 buyers from various industry sectors including:

Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs)
Event management agencies
Corporate in-house planners
Association planners – national and international
Incentive agencies
Government event planners
Educational institution event planners
EAs and PAs with an event management focus

AIME Exhibitors

AIME exhibitors you can expect to see are:

Destinations – convention bureaus or tourism offices with a business events focus
Convention centres
Hotels and Resorts with conference and function space
Unique venues
Attractions and activities relevant for groups
Caterers – many offering unique venues as part of their portfolio
Event technology companies inc. registration platforms, apps
Production and AV companies
Destination Management Companies (DMCs)
Travel and tour operators
Airlines
Cruise companies
Support services for events. E.g. promotional goods, photography, florists.

70% of exhibitors showcase Australian product. 30% of exhibitors are international suppliers.

BUYER TYPES

Fully Hosted Buyer

Fully hosted buyers commit to 32 x 15-minute Pre-Scheduled Appointments (PSAs) with exhibitors.

In return AIME will provide:

Return economy flights to Melbourne from a major city location
Group coach transfers to/from Melbourne airport to your hotel
Three night’s accommodation in a 4 or 5-star hotel in Melbourne (4 night’s accommodation for international buyers)
Buffet breakfast each morning
Participation in the MCB Uncover Melbourne experience on Sunday 12 February – showcasing hidden gems and unique event experiences
A ticket to the Knowledge Program on Monday 13 February
A ticket to The AIME Welcome Event on Monday 13 February
Morning, afternoon tea and lunch on show days – Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 February
Tickets to ‘Invite Only’ exclusive events
Access to the ‘Hosted Buyers Lounge’
An online meeting platform providing flexibility and control over your PSAs
An open diary to schedule additional appointments with exhibitors
Access to the AIME Hosted Buyer Hub

Semi-Hosted Buyer

Semi-hosted buyers commit to 20 x 15-minute Pre-Scheduled Appointments (PSAs) with exhibitors.

In return AIME will provide:

Three night’s accommodation in a 4 or 5-star hotel in Melbourne (4 night’s accommodation for international buyers)
Buffet breakfast each morning
Participation in the MCB Uncover Melbourne experience on Sunday 12 February – showcasing hidden gems and unique event experiences
A ticket to the Knowledge Program on Monday 13 February
A ticket to The AIME Welcome Event on Monday 13 February
Morning, afternoon tea and lunch on show days – Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 February
Tickets to ‘Invite Only’ exclusive events
Access to the ‘Hosted Buyers Lounge’
An online meeting platform providing flexibility and control over your PSAs
An open diary to schedule additional appointments with exhibitors
Access to the AIME Hosted Buyer Hub

NB: semi-hosted buyers are NOT provided with flights or airport transfers

Your hosted buyer journey

Our goal is for buyers to be inspired to connect, do business, learn and exchange ideas.

APPLICATIONS

Open August 2022.

Your hosted buyer journey begins when you fill out your application.

MEETING PREFERENCE SELECTIONS

Available late 2022.

Your exhibitor preference selection is a key component of your success at AIME. We encourage you to think strategically about the exhibitors you need to meet to perform in your role. The preferences you select play an integral role in curating your diary of pre-scheduled appointments (PSAs).

Your preferences and exhibitor preferences are then matched utilising the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, to produce a suggested list of exhibitors you could meet in your PSAs. You then have the option to accept or reject the suggestions (to a certain extent!) to produce a diary full of great appointments.

MEETING DIARY

Available first week of February 2023.

100% of your PSAs will be allocated into your show diary and you will then have the option to self-schedule as many additional appointments as you like from the full exhibitor list.

your hosted buyer manager

Please meet our Hosted Buyer Manager, Jackie Caldwell (she’s the one pictured in the middle!) who will be with you every step of the way, right through until after the show.

Jackie is a highly experienced meetings, conferences and events professional. She has worked in various roles across many different sectors of the industry. These roles include event management, business development, and relationship management with PCOs, event management companies, and event venues. Throughout her career she has developed strong relationships across most sectors of the market

Jackie Caldwell
Hosted Buyer Manager
jackie.caldwell@talk2.media
0403 89 22 89