Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has announced its return to the Melbourne Convention
and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 13 – 15 February 2023 where the industry will come together to
celebrate its 30th Anniversary.
As the flagship trade event for the meetings and event industry in the Asia Pacific region, AIME connects
the highest quality international and local buyers with the best exhibitors from around the world – making
the tradeshow a must-attend event for industry players wanting to produce meaningful business outcomes.
AIME will open its doors next year to 400 hosted buyers, 2,000 visitor buyers and over 300 exhibitors
including our Asia Pacific neighbours and representatives from the Middle East, USA and Europe.
and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 13 – 15 February 2023 where the industry will come together to
celebrate its 30th Anniversary.
As the flagship trade event for the meetings and event industry in the Asia Pacific region, AIME connects
the highest quality international and local buyers with the best exhibitors from around the world – making
the tradeshow a must-attend event for industry players wanting to produce meaningful business outcomes.
AIME will open its doors next year to 400 hosted buyers, 2,000 visitor buyers and over 300 exhibitors
including our Asia Pacific neighbours and representatives from the Middle East, USA and Europe.
Silke Calder, AIME Event Director is excited to welcome the business events community back to Melbourne.
“Five months out from the show and AIME has already sold over 80 percent of its showfloor. We’re thrilled
with the support we’ve received from international destinations along with Australia’s convention bureaus -
every state in Australia will be represented at AIME next year. It sets the scene for a wonderful 30-year
celebration.”
With nearly 60 percent of the world’s population located in the Asia Pacific region, AIME is the perfect
platform for capitalising on the region’s growing business events industry. Calder commented “there is no
other show in the APAC region that guarantees introductions with such highly-qualified and vetted buyers,
and this was reinforced by the $120 million written at AIME 2022.”
Attendees can expect to see a reimagined showfloor including dedicated zones for tech suppliers, hotel chains
and international pavilions - all designed to enhance the show experience and facilitate networking.
AIME will also add rigour to its Knowledge Program with the establishment of a new initiative - the
Knowledge Program Advisory Committee. This committee consists of eight leaders from the Asia Pacific
meetings and events industry, who together, will guide the curation of the Knowledge Program, held on
Monday, 13 February. The program is set to spark interest, stir debate and engage all areas of the events
sector.
AIME’s highly anticipated Welcome Event returns and this year, will be held at a secret location to drive
further excitement around anniversary celebrations.
Julia Swanson, Melbourne Convention Bureau CEO, is delighted to see the longest standing industry event
continue to grow into its 30th year and looks forward to celebrating with attendees.
“AIME is undoubtedly the most trusted and significant business event held in the region,” she said.
“Each year, we see our offering adapt to the changing times and this year is no different. AIME’s home - the
MCEC, is the first convention centre in the world to have a six Green Star rating and this commitment to
sustainability has underpinned AIME’s 30-year legacy. While technology, travel and business practices have changed dramatically over the last 30 years, at its essence, AIME is where the industry gathers, transfers knowledge, fosters learning and realises the power ofconnection and community. In this way, little has changed over its trajectory,” she said.