EVENT DATES
15th February – 17th February 2027
EVENT LOCATION
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Melbourne, Victoria
EVENT CONTACTS
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Event Summary – AIME 2027
AIME Melbourne 2027 returns as the premier trade event for the meetings and events industry in the Asia Pacific region. Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, AIME (Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event) connects thousands of global and local event planners with the best destinations, venues, and suppliers from across the region — from DMCs and hotels to AV tech providers and convention centres. Whether you’re in corporate events, incentive travel, destination marketing, or venue management, AIME is where you’ll meet qualified buyers and decision-makers, forge meaningful business relationships, and showcase your offering on one of the most influential stages in the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) calendar.
Exhibitor Information – AIME Melbourne
With hundreds of exhibitors, immersive experiences and tailored networking programs, AIME is where the global business events community comes to connect, learn and do business. In just three days, Exhibitors meet face-to-face with serious buyers, explore real commercial opportunities, and put their brand in front of key industry players. AIME is a great opportunity to grow genuine partnerships. Between the pre-scheduled meetings, engaging trade-show activations and headline sessions from global leaders, you’ll walk away with practical ideas, useful contacts and a true sense of the industry’s next wave.
Reasons To Attend The Asia Pacific Incentives & Meetings Event
The AIME 2026 show delivered a powerful mix of innovation, collaboration, and business results — attracting 765 global exhibitors, over 5,000 attendees and 25,000 meetings with pre-qualified hosted buyers and visitors. In 2027, AIME Melbourne is set to be even bigger.
Exhibiting at AIME means:
- 1. High-quality leads through pre-scheduled appointments (PSAs)
- 2. Premium brand exposure among almost 700 exhibitors
- 3. Strategic meetups via networking that’s designed to match you with qualified leads
From building brand visibility and forging new partnerships to scaling your business, AIME provides the perfect launchpad for growth.
Events For a Global Audience – AIME Melbourne 2027
AIME attracts a diverse mix of event professionals, with attendees including corporate event planners, PCOs, travel and tourism bureaus, international buyers, venue managers, AV specialists, hotels, and hospitality groups. It’s a vibrant opportunity to engage with both regional and international markets through a single, focused event experience.
With its highly targeted buyer program, premium networking lounges, interactive activations and experiential zones, AIME offers an immersive ecosystem for event professionals to collaborate, learn, and grow.
84% of Exhibitors Secured Deals Post-Event
Post-show data shows the majority of AIME exhibitors report strong ROI with 84% securing new business or advancing deals after the event.
3 Days. 1,000s of Meetings
AIME facilitates thousands of face-to-face appointments between qualified buyers and suppliers through its smart matching system and pre-scheduled meeting program.
Top 5 Reasons Attendees Return
Professional development, global networking, business lead generation, destination discovery, and supplier sourcing are the key drawcards for AIME attendees year after year.
“Outstanding Service, Every Time”
Absolutely outstanding service from Grandstand Events! Christian and the team are super attentive to detail and always go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. Their professionalism and creativity really set them apart. Highly recommend them for any event, big or small!
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If you’re an exhibitor participating at AIME, and want to enhance your ROI from the event, be sure to download our Activation Tips. Uncover the essential strategies for ensuring your event is a triumph by turning casual visitors into strong leads!
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