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10:00
  1. Light Bite
    MCEC Plenary Foyer
    60 mins
    • Networking
11:00
  1. Knowledge Program Plenary taking place at the MCEC
    MCEC Plenary 3
    180 mins
    • Plenary

    Doors open from 10.45am.

    Welcome from:

    • AIME Knowledge Program Curator, El Kwang, Founder & Chief Engager, BEAMexperience
    • Silke Calder, AIME Event Director, Talk2 Media and Events


    Followed by inspirational keynote presentations from:

    • Gus Balbontin, brought to you by ICMI
      Keynote Session 1: ADAPT
       

    • Dr Kristy Goodwin, brought to you by Ovations! Speaker Bureau
      Keynote Session 2: Powered-Up Performers: The Neuroscience of Sustainable Peak-Performance in a Digital Age


    Then to follow will be an insightful senior level panel. Panelists will be confirmed shortly.
     

14:30
  1. MCEC room 208
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Upskilling
    PRESENTATION: Discover how to elevate your approach to executive engagement.
  2. MCEC room 209
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Upskilling
    PANEL DISCUSSION: When people are at the heart of everything we do, Customer Experience (CX) should be at the forefront of our planning.
  3. MCEC room 210
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Self Leadership
    PRESENTATION: Understand the importance of PLAY - Purposeful Leisure Activating Youthfulness - on wellbeing and organisational culture.
  4. MCEC room 211
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Self Leadership
    PRESENTATION: Gain practical techniques for harnessing Emotional Intelligence to connect with audiences.
  5. MCEC room 212
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Industry Matters
    PANEL DISCUSSION: Join the conversation and help shape a future for the business events industry that fosters a safer, menopause-friendly workplace.
  6. MCEC room 213
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Industry Matters
    PRESENTATION: Emerging leaders play a key role in the future of the business events industry.
  7. MCEC room 214
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Industry Matters
    PANEL DISCUSSION: Incentive travel thrives on the strength of global connections, driving not just individual success but creating a ripple effect that benefits entire communities and industries.
  8. MCEC room 215
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Workplace Management

    PRESENTATION: Just as a turkey uses a distinctive "beep" to communicate effectively within a flock, communication within your multigenerational team needs to be clear, straightforward, and meaningful to create unforgettable guest experiences.

     

  9. MCEC room 216
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Workplace Management
    PRESENTATION: Have you ever noticed how some employees thrive in the midst of what seems like chaos? Or how they can laser-focus on a project, while routine tasks feel insurmountable?
  10. MCEC room 217
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Upskilling
    WORKSHOP: In today's fast-evolving landscape, associations must demonstrate not just the success but the deeper value of their events.
15:30
  1. Afternoon Tea
    MCEC Plenary Foyer
    45 mins
    • Networking
16:15
  1. MCEC room 208
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Upskilling
    PRESENTATION: Sales models and buyer preferences have evolved: the sales crossroads is here.
  2. MCEC room 209
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Self Leadership
    PRESENTATION: Explores how everyday acts of bravery create a high-performance culture.
  3. MCEC room 210
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Self Leadership
    WORKSHOP: Practical and interactive self-leadership toolkit.
  4. MCEC room 211
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Self Leadership
    WORKSHOP: Practical strategies to help you be more efficient and effective in your meeting planning.
  5. MCEC room 212
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Industry Matters
    PANEL DISCUSSION: This session will address IP challenges faced by DMCs and buyers.
  6. MCEC room 213
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Industry Matters
    PRESENTATION: In an era where tourism can either uplift or exploit communities, this presentation will explore how indigenous tourism can be a catalyst for positive change.
  7. MCEC room 214
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Industry Matters
    PANEL DISCUSSION: The global events industry is at a pivotal moment, reimagining how business is done. This session will present fresh insights from a MEA industry survey, revealing how key themes, such as sustainability, technology, AI-driven efficiency, inclusivity, and the need to monetise events, are reshaping business models across the region.
  8. MCEC room 215
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Workplace Management
    PRESENTATION: This session provides actionable insights on understanding and engaging with Generation Z in the workplace. 
  9. MCEC room 216
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Upskilling
    PRESENTATION: This workshop is one not to miss! Presented by award-winning social media and digital marketing expert, George Hawwa from global social media agency, Attention Experts.
  10. MCEC room 217
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions: Upskilling
    WORKSHOP: Are you ready to witness the ultimate clash of minds - AI vs. Human?
17:15
  1. Close of AIME 2025 Knowledge Program
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