The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2026 is the largest and longest-running business events exhibition in the Asia Pacific region. Exhibitors and sponsors meet serious buyers from many industries at a free event that attracts strong decision-makers. You gain access to booked appointments, sales-ready leads and meaningful partnerships that convert at a show that delivers focus, high intent and clear outcomes.

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• Free event entry opens doors to qualified professionals and buyers across many sectors.
• Join over 700 exhibiting brands at the region’s largest and longest-running business events exhibition.
• Over 20,000 individual meetings are expected between a 4,500-strong audience of exhibitors and buyers.
• Post show reports project $400 million in business transactions within 2026.
• AIME was named the Best Event at the Australian Business Events Awards in 2025, adding credibility and draw.

• Hotels and resort groups
• Convention and exhibition centres
• Tourism and destination marketing organisations
• Event technology providers and virtual or hybrid solutions
• Corporate travel and incentive travel companies
• Professional conference organisers and event agencies
• AV, staging and production companies
• Corporate gifting and promotional product suppliers

As much as Exhibit Central loves trade shows, we are not the event organisers. Let the organisers know you’re interested in participating.

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The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is the leading trade show for the meetings and events industry in the region, bringing together decision-makers to connect, create and do business with international and local event planners.

AIME seamlessly links them with top destinations, venues, and event suppliers from around the globe with its efficient, custom AI-powered appointment system, which organises over 17,000 pre-scheduled meetings to perfectly align buyer requirements with diverse offerings from over 600 exhibitors. AIME is the nexus for industry leaders, fostering knowledge exchange, learning, and the realization of the true potential of connections and community.

• Over 4,000 expected visitors from the global events industry
• The Knowledge Program on Day 1 (10 February), a ticketed event with group workshop-style sessions for hosted buyers, exhibitors and media partners
• Two-day large-scale expo on Days 2 and 3 (11 and 12 February) featuring 600+ exhibitors
• Custom AI-powered appointment system designed to maximise engagement
• More than 17,000 pre-scheduled meetings matching with 650+ buyers
• A Welcome Event for buyers, exhibitors, media partners and VIPs
• Exclusive invitation to participate at the free-to-attend Ideas Academy for short, informative sessions
• Network with industry suppliers from Australia and around the globe

AIME gathers a diverse range of businesses, all involved in the meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry. This includes:

• Hotels and resorts
• Convention and exhibition centres
• Destination management companies
• Event technology providers working on virtual platforms and AI tools
• Travel and tour operators arranging experiences tied to events
• Catering and hospitality-aligned businesses
• AV and events production companies
• Suppliers of corporate gifts, branded merch and giveaways
• Airlines and transportation services and solution providers
• Event design specialists creating themed setups and ambiance

• Ticket Price: Free with Paid Options – Register
• Organised by: Melbourne Convention Bureau – Visit the Website

As much as Exhibit Central loves trade shows, we are not the event organisers. Let the organisers know you’re interested to participate. Exhibitor registration closes on 6 December, 2024, so be sure to plan ahead.

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