Welcome to AIME 2025

All Day
Uncover Melbourne Media Famil
Invitation Only
and
Uncover Melbourne Experiences
Invitation Only

7.30 AM
Registration Desk Opens

9.00 AM – 10 AM
AIME Press Conference
Invited Media Only

11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Knowledge Program Networking Lunch

12.00PM – 5.00 PM
Knowledge Program Sessions

5.00 PM
Registration Desk Closes

7.00 PM – 10.00 PM
Welcome Event

8.00 AM
Registration Desk Opens

8.30 AM
Tradeshow Opens

9.30 – 10.45 AM
First pre-scheduled appointments

9.45 AM – 3.30 PM
Free education sessions run throughout the day in the Ideas Academy

10.45 – 11.15 AM
Morning tea networking break in the Hosted Buyer Lounge
Invited Guests Only

11.15 AM – 12.50 PM
Pre-scheduled appointments continue

1.00 – 2.00 PM
Lunch break in the Hosted Buyer Lounge
Invited Guests Only

2.00 – 3.35 PM
Pre-scheduled appointments continue

3.35 – 4.05 PM
Afternoon team networking break in the Hosted Buyer Lounge
Invited Guests Only

4.05 – 4.40 PM
Last pre-scheduled appointments continue

4.40 – 5.30 PM
Open diary appointments

5.30 PM
Registration Desk Closes

6.00 PM
Tradeshow Closes

8.00 AM
Registration Desk Opens

8.30 AM
Tradeshow Opens

9.30 – 10.45 AM
First pre-scheduled appointments

9.45 AM – 3.30 PM
Free education sessions run throughout the day in the Ideas Academy

10.45 – 11.15 AM
Morning tea networking break in the Hosted Buyer Lounge
Invited Guests Only

11.15 AM – 12.50 PM
Pre-scheduled appointments continue

1.00 – 2.00 PM
Lunch break in the Hosted Buyer Lounge
Invited Guests Only

2.00 – 3.35 PM
Pre-scheduled appointments continue

3.35 – 4.05 PM
Afternoon tea networking break in the Hosted Buyer Lounge
Invited Guests Only

4.05 – 4.40 PM
Last pre-scheduled appointments continue

4.40 – 5.00 PM
Open diary appointments

5.00 PM
Registration Desk Closes

5.30 PM
Show Closes

When AIME comes to town, Melbourne turns it on!

The Melbourne Convention Bureau’s (MCB’s) Uncover Melbourne experiences showcase hidden gems and unique event offerings in and around Melbourne and regional Victoria that are immersive and unexpected.

These pre-AIME experiences take place on Sunday 9 February and are attended exclusively by hosted buyers and hosted media.

Held Monday, 10 February, The Knowledge Program is the launchpad for the global events industry to come together – immerse in learning, growth and inspire events.

Open to Exhibitors, Hosted Buyers and Hosted Media. Visitor Buyers can upgrade their ticket to include the Knowledge Program.

Mark your calendar for Monday, 10 February – AIME’s Welcome Event is ‘THE’ party of the year, setting the tone for a stellar year in the global business events industry.

An exclusive evening open to Hosted Buyers, Exhibitors, Media Partners, and VIPs. Visitor Buyers can upgrade their ticket to join the Welcome Event.