Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.
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AIME 2026 is already shaping up to be a standout event, with more than 80% of exhibition space sold or reserved and hosted buyer applications now officially open for Asia Pacific’s premier business events trade show. Taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9–11 February 2026 , AIME will return with an expanded footprint across 16,500 sq m to accommodate more than 700 exhibitors, 700 hosted buyers, and more than 20,000 pre-scheduled appointments—marking what will …
August 22, 2025
The International Congress and Conference Association (ICCA) has today announced a new Industry Partnership with the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME). The partnership is focused on the continued commitment to bringing extended business opportunities to ICCA members in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and other global regions. AIME will serve as a partner in advocacy, amplifying the voice of the international business events industry for destination enhancement. AIME …
March 14, 2025
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has long been the pinnacle of the business events industry in the Asia Pacific, and its 2025 edition promises to set a new benchmark. A key feature of the event is its Knowledge Program, taking place on 10 February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). With more than 20 sessions across four core themes; Upskilling, Workplace Management, Industry Matters, …
December 19, 2024
As the landscape of global business events continues to evolve, the upcoming Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) stands at the forefront as the premier business event in the Asia Pacific region. Taking place in Melbourne 10-12 February, AIME 2025 is, once again, poised to set the stage for the discussions, innovations, and insights into the future of business events – as it has for more than three …
October 29, 2024
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has been awarded Best Exhibition or Trade Show at the 2024 Australian Event Awards. It is the third year running AIME has received the prestigious award, cementing its position as the premier business event for the meetings and events industry in Asia Pacific. AIME was also named Australian Event of the Year at the 2022 awards. AIME connects international and local …
October 28, 2024
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has announced two keynote speakers for its highly anticipated 2025 Knowledge Program to take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in February. This year’s Knowledge Program theme, “We Matter!”, focuses on the global business events industry as a powerful driver of economic growth. Attendees will be guided by two standout speakers who will explore the crucial link between …
October 22, 2024
The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is proud to announce the launch of its First Peoples Engagement Guide, a valuable resource aimed at assisting event planners in creating culturally enriching business events and fostering positive social impact. Tailored specifically to the business events industry, the introductory guide includes practical information around when and how to organise a Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country, a curated Indigenous Business Events Supplier …
February 20, 2024
AIME Event Director, Silke Calder takes a deep dive into AI As the AIME Event Director, I am constantly immersed in the world of large-scale event planning and conferences. It seems that AI is the buzzword that never fades away, with claims of revolutionising our industry. At AIME we were pioneers to use AI when developing our bespoke meeting matching platform. Early on, our team recognised the power and …
October 31, 2023
This year AIME celebrates 30 years and I reckon I have attended around 25 of them. At that time of the first AIME in 1993 I was working as a production manager and lighting designer on mostly corporate events and fashion parades. I attended AIME a few times in the late 90s as an interested punter, and then after I launched Australasian Special Events I have attended each year …
February 2, 2023
COVID devastated what was a thriving and successful industry. The ramifications of the crisis rippled out and was experienced by event professionals physically, mentally and emotionally. While the crux of the crisis has passed, its effects are still felt within the mind and hearts of our most valued people. Tim Jack Adams Research reveals that people are feeling more disconnected from themselves, each other and the planet than ever …
January 10, 2023
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