The basics
The 19th edition of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from February 15-16. The annual trade show is organised by Reed Exhibitions and involves a two-day exhibition, educational programme, pre- and post-touring as well as one-on-one appointments and social events.
Networking events
This year’s welcome reception will be held at the St Kilda Sea Baths, a 19th century complex at the heart of the popular seaside suburb.
The annual dine around programme includes special offers from restaurants at Crown, the Harbour Esplanade, CBD and nearby Richmond. Promotions include discounts of up to 25% and free bottles of wine. Crown has put together special menus for US$68 per person at its restaurants including Nobu, Koko, JJ’s, Silks and Breezes. The menu includes two courses from the à la carte menu, a side dish, two glasses of wine and tea or coffee. Book ahead.
Follow dinner with a stop at the AIME Club Night, which will again be held at Mix@Co. from 10pm. Complimentary beer, house wine and soft drinks will be served for the first hour.
What’s new?
MCEC is the first convention centre in Australia to offer complimentary WiFi access for delegates – a welcome step.
The Business Event Forum is back with a solid range of speakers, form HelmsBriscoe founder Roger Helms, MCI Group CEO Roger Tondeur and MEP founder Karen Soo to event marketing and meeting specialists from Microsoft and Oracle. All sessions will be held from 8am until 2pm on both days.
Crown Spa and Isika will operate a Pamper Zone at MCEC for hosted buyers. On offer are complimentary 15-minute neck and shoulder or foot massages from 10am until 5pm on both show days. Register at pamperzone@crownemelbourne.com.au.
Contact
Rebecca Caines
Hosted buyer manager
Tel +61 2 9422 2904
Email rebecca.caines@reedexhibitions.com.au
Web www.aime.com.au