AIME delivers Down Under

Organisers of the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held last week in Melbourne (17-19 February), say the event attracted over 2,500 visitors and 300 exhibitors, with 10,000 meetings taking place over the two days. Overall registrations saw a 20% uplift despite reduced levels of international travel due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. “The beginning of 2020 has seen our industry faced with many challenges, both locally and abroad, however the community spirit imbued AIME 2020 and has never been stronger.” “The feedback from both buyers and exhibitors so far has been incredibly positive and we’re proud to have delivered what we set out to do. Looking forward to 2021, we will continue to improve and elevate the AIME experience yet again,” said Matt Pearce, CEO of organisers Talk2 Media & Events.             Kicking off the three-day event, the Knowledge Exchange connected delegates from all over the world for a day of education and community building and were welcomed by the Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, The Honourable Martin Pakula. Speakers across the day included Holly Ransom, CEO of Emergent, unpacking leadership skills for survival in a hyperconnected world, and Christopher Kai, CEO of The Mathem Group, exploring the power of human connections in business events. AIME returns next year in Melbourne 22–24 February 2021. More information, visit: aime.com.au.