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    AIME 2026 Generates Record $425m for Asia Pacific Business Events Industry

    AIME 2026 Generates Record $425m for Asia Pacific Business Events Industry

    18 Mar 2026
    Independent post-show research following AIME 2026 has projected a record-breaking $425 million (AUD) in business transactions between exhibitors and buyers over the next 12 months.
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    AIME Named Best Event in 2025 at the Australian Business Events Awards

    AIME Named Best Event in 2025 at the Australian Business Events Awards

    05 Dec 2025
    The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is celebrating dual honours after being named Best Event in 2025 and Best Trade Show in 2025 at the Australian Business Events Association Awards  …
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    Five Business Events Trends Set to Define 2026

    Five Business Events Trends Set to Define 2026

    20 Jan 2026
    At the centre of AIME’s 2026 agenda is the Knowledge Monday program, a full day of keynote talks and panel discussions curated around the theme “Expertise Matters!”.
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    AIME 2026 opens with record numbers and focus on industry leadership

    AIME 2026 opens with record numbers and focus on industry leadership

    09 Feb 2026
    AIME has today opened its 2026 edition, recording record growth in buyers and exhibitors and highlighting strong progress toward its long-term sustainability commitments under the Net Zero Carbon Even …
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    ICCA and AIME Announce New Partnership to Bolster the Business Events Industry Across Asia Pacific

    ICCA and AIME Announce New Partnership to Bolster the Business Events Industry Across Asia Pacific

    13 Mar 2025
    AIME 2025 showcased the next era of business events, where AI, sustainability, and in-person connection are reshaping how our industry learns, meets, and thrives.
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    Applications for AIME 2026 Hosted Buyers Open as Show Expands Again

    Applications for AIME 2026 Hosted Buyers Open as Show Expands Again

    21 Aug 2025
    AIME 2026 is already shaping up to be a standout event, with more than 80% of exhibition space sold or reserved and hosted buyer applications now officially open for Asia Pacific’s premier business ev …
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    AIME Reveals 2026 Knowledge Monday Theme 'Expertise Matters!'

    AIME Reveals 2026 Knowledge Monday Theme 'Expertise Matters!'

    23 Sept 2025
    We reveal the theme and Advisory Committee for the 2026 Knowledge Monday program.
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    Inside the New Era of Events: Lessons from the AIME 2025 Show floor

    Inside the New Era of Events: Lessons from the AIME 2025 Show floor

    11 Jul 2025
    AIME 2025 showcased the next era of business events, where AI, sustainability, and in-person connection are reshaping how our industry learns, meets, and thrives.
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    The Future of Events: 5 Key Takeaways from AIME Melbourne 2025

    The Future of Events: 5 Key Takeaways from AIME Melbourne 2025

    05 May 2025
    Following the record-breaking success of AIME 2025, we're excited to share the Strategic Insights from AIME 2025 report. The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2025 in Melbourne brought …
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    Thriving in a Changing World: What AIME 2025 Taught Us About Adaptability, Innovation, and Focus 

    Thriving in a Changing World: What AIME 2025 Taught Us About Adaptability, Innovation, and Focus 

    20 Jun 2025
    The events industry is evolving at pace, driven by rapid tech innovation, rising attendee expectations, and the urgent need to rethink how we work.
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    AIME 2025 Generates $400 Million for Asia Pacific Business Events Industry

    AIME 2025 Generates $400 Million for Asia Pacific Business Events Industry

    26 Mar 2025
    Following the record-breaking success of the 2025 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), independent post-show research and analysis projects $400 million (AUD) in business transactions be …
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    AIME Announces New Knowledge Program Advisory Committee and 2025 Theme: ‘We Matter!'

    AIME Announces New Knowledge Program Advisory Committee and 2025 Theme: ‘We Matter!'

    20 Sept 2024
    See the new theme for the AIME 2025 Knowledge Program taking place on Monday 10 February 2025. The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has just unveiled exciting details of its much-anti …
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    AIME 2025 Shatters Records!

    AIME 2025 Shatters Records!

    25 Feb 2025
    The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2025 event has broken records for its size, numbers of hosted buyers, exhibitors and attendees.
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    AIME Wins at the 2024 Australian Event Awards

    AIME Wins at the 2024 Australian Event Awards

    25 Nov 2024
    The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has been awarded Best Exhibition or Trade Show at the 2024 Australian Event Awards.
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    AIME 2025 Knowledge Program Agenda and Breakout Sessions Unveiled

    AIME 2025 Knowledge Program Agenda and Breakout Sessions Unveiled

    13 Nov 2024
    The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has revealed its comprehensive 2025 Knowledge Program agenda. Opening AIME 2025 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on 10 Feb …
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    AIME 2025 Welcome Event Venue Revealed!

    AIME 2025 Welcome Event Venue Revealed!

    03 Feb 2025
    With outposts in Florence, Rome, Turin and Milan, Melbourne is the home of the first il Mercato Centrale outside of Italy and it will be transformed into an AIMalfi FESTA exclusively for the AIME Welc …
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    Keynote Speakers Announced for AIME 2025 Knowledge Program

    Keynote Speakers Announced for AIME 2025 Knowledge Program

    16 Oct 2024
    Keynote Speakers Announced for AIME 2025 Knowledge Program
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    Exhibitor Feedback Gives AIME the Thumbs Up!

    Exhibitor Feedback Gives AIME the Thumbs Up!

    20 Sept 2024
    AIME attendee market research results are in for AIME 2024. See how we were scored by our exhibitors and buyers.
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    AIME 2024 Stimulates $330 Million in Business Across the Asia Pacific Business Events Industry

    AIME 2024 Stimulates $330 Million in Business Across the Asia Pacific Business Events Industry

    20 Sept 2024
    The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has today released analysis from its blockbuster 2024 show, with business traded between exhibitors and buyers estimated to be worth more than $33 …
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    New Business Events Industry Mentorship Initiatives Take Place at AIME

    New Business Events Industry Mentorship Initiatives Take Place at AIME

    20 Sept 2024
    AIME Accelerate Program members on the showfloor at AIME 2024 AIME is looking to the future with the introduction of two exciting mentorship initiatives aimed at supporting the next generation of tale …
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    AIME Expands Executive Team and Announces New Hires in Lead-up to Blockbuster 2025 Event

    AIME Expands Executive Team and Announces New Hires in Lead-up to Blockbuster 2025 Event

    20 Sept 2024
    The AIME team has expanded following on from the AIME 2024 success. See who has joined here. The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is expanding its executive team with key hires in pre …
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    UFI Asia-Pacific Conference to Co-locate with AIME 2025

    UFI Asia-Pacific Conference to Co-locate with AIME 2025

    20 Sept 2024
    Global exhibitions association UFI will co-locate its 2025 Asia-Pacific Conference with the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME). For the first time ever, the global exhibitions associati …
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      AIME logo

      Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is owned by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and managed by Talk2 Media & Events. AIME is the leading event for the meetings, incentives and events industry in the Asia Pacific region.

      UFI Approved Event

      AIME Dates

      AIME 2027 dates: 15 - 17 February 2027, MCEC

      Monday 15 February:
      Knowledge Monday Welcome Event

      Tuesday 16 February:
      AIME Trade Show
      Ideas Academy on the Floor

      Wednesday 17 February:
      AIME Trade Show
      Ideas Academy on the Floor

      AIME 2028 dates: 14 - 16 February 2028, MCEC

      Location

      Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
      1 Convention Centre Place,
      South Wharf, Victoria 3006
      Australia

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      Managed By:

      Talk2 Media

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