Need event inspiration? AIME 2025 has you covered. The exhibition takes place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 February 2025 at the MCEC.

You can explore fresh ideas from over 600 diverse exhibitors and gain insights through our Knowledge Program and AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice. Get practical, imaginative solutions to make your event stand out.

Visitor buyers can also upgrade their registration to include access to the Knowledge Program and Welcome Event. These events take place on Monday 10 February 2025. Visitor suppliers cannot attend these events however.

Please note that we verify that all visitor buyers are not suppliers to the industry. You will be moved to visitor supplier if you incorrectly apply as a visitor buyer.

Register as a Visitor Buyer

Register as a Visitor Supplier

Visitor Buyers

Open to professionals who plan business events and are not a supplier or vendor to the sector.

Get free access to:

600 exhibitors from Australia, APAC and beyond
The AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice
Access to the AIME meetings app - arrange meetings with exhibitors

Upgrade

Visitor buyers can upgrade their AIME experience by adding on the following events held on Monday 10 February to their badge:

Knowledge Program
Welcome Event

Please note that these upgrades are not open to visitor suppliers.

Those who apply as a visitor buyer will be vetted to ensure that they meet the criteria of being an event planner with purchasing power.

Register as a Visitor Buyer

Visitor Suppliers

Visitor suppliers - for those who are suppliers or vendors and sell to the industry.

Get free access to:

600 exhibitors from Australia, APAC and beyond
The AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice

To fully realise your sales potential at AIME, consider taking exhibition space. This gives you the opportunity to arrange one-on-one meetings with the buyer community and the ability to attend the Knowledge Program and Welcome Event on Monday 10 February. Visitor Supplier badges cannot attend the Knowledge Program or the Welcome Event.

Register as a Visitor Supplier

AIME trade exhibition with 600 exhibitors from these industry categories

Event Management	Catering
Event Technology & IT	Convention & Tourism Bureau
Hotels & Resorts	Styling
Aviation	Transport
Conference and Venue Facilities	Attractions
Stand Builder	Education
Event Hire Equipment	Representation Companies
AV & Production	Retail and Merchandise
Destinations	Design, Print & Signage
Accommodation	Tour Operators
Media and Marketing	Destination Management Companies
Boutique Venues	Travel Agencies
Recreational Facilities	Membership Associations
Cruising	Team Building
Staffing

AIME 2024 exhibition fly-through

The AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice is held on the show floor on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 February 2025.

The program will offer you the opportunity to discover the latest event trends and insights, ready for you to take away to increase your event experience.

Access to The AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice is open to all event attendees.

View the agenda here

Knowledge Program

Monday 10 February, MCEC - 10.00am - 5.15pm

The Knowledge Program features two inspirational keynote sessions in the plenary session. Attendees then break out into streamed sessions in the afternoon. Lunch and afternoon tea are provided. A full program can be viewed here.

$275 + GST

Welcome Event

Monday 10 February, venue TBA - 7.00pm - 10.00pm

The Welcome Event is a legendary part of the AIME experience. Taking place at a unique venue which will be announced in late 2024. The Welcome Event features entertainment, great food and drink and the opportunity for our buyers and exhibitors to meet.

$275 + GST

Register as a Visitor Buyer & Upgrade Your Badge

Event timing

Monday 10 February 2025
(Hosted buyers, ticketed exhibitors and upgraded visitor buyer badges only)
Knowledge Program 11am - 5pm | MCEC
Welcome Event 7pm - 10pm | Venue TBC

Tuesday 11 February 2025
Exhibition day one
8.30am - 6.00pm | MCEC

Wednesday 12 February 2025
Exhibition day two
8.30am - 5.00pm | MCEC

Knowledge Program and Exhibition venue:

MCEC, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC 3006

To book accommodation, please visit here.