The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) was awarded the title of Best Exhibition or Trade Show at the 2023 Australian Event Awards & Symposium. This recognition further solidifies AIME's position as the leading trade show for the meetings and events industry in the Asia Pacific region. AIME serves as a platform for connecting international and local buyers with exhibitors from the Asia Pacific and beyond, fostering collaboration and innovation within the industry. The upcoming AIME event is scheduled to take place from February 19 to 21, 2024, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).

 

Silke Calder, AIME Event Director, expressed her delight at receiving this prestigious recognition, especially after winning Australian Event of the Year in 2022. She acknowledged the hard work of the AIME team, partners, and event owner, Melbourne Convention Bureau, for their unwavering support.

 

Talk2 Media & Events, the organization responsible for managing AIME, is dedicated to generating ideas, facilitating knowledge exchange, and advancing the business events industry. CEO Matt Pearce expressed his delight at AIME's consecutive recognition by the Australian Event Awards & Symposium, highlighting the event's contributions to the industry.

 

Julia Swanson, CEO of Melbourne Convention Bureau, emphasized the significance of AIME, which has been a cornerstone of the business events industry in the Asia Pacific for over 30 years. She emphasized AIME's role in nurturing meaningful connections, creating business opportunities, and delivering substantial economic benefits to the region.

 

Ian Steigran, Managing Director of the Australian Event Awards, expressed gratitude to the resilient and creative events industry during the Covid-19 crisis. He thanked the industry's judges, partners, and entrants for their contributions to the awards, which celebrate excellence in the events industry.

 

The recognition of AIME at the Australian Event Awards & Symposium highlights its enduring legacy and importance within the business events sector.