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. #eventprofsau #AIME2026 #MCEC #MCB

https://www.specialevents.com.au/applications-for-aime-2026-hosted-buyers-open-as-show-expands-again/

Applications for AIME 2026 Hosted Buyers open as show expands again

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 […]

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MCEC proudly sponsored the Starlight Children Foundation’s Five Chefs Dinner last Thursday, welcoming five of Melbourne’s top chefs to raise enough funds to grant 29 life-changing Starlight Wishes.
#eventprofsau #MCEC #Starlight

https://www.specialevents.com.au/culinary-journey-starlight-five-chefs-dinner-at-mcec/

Culinary Journey: Starlight Five Chefs Dinner at MCEC

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) proudly sponsored the Starlight Children Foundation’s Five Chefs Dinner last Thursday, welcoming five of Melbourne’s top chefs to raise enough funds to grant 29 life-changing Starlight Wishes. Guests were treated to canapes by MCEC’s Executive Chef, Peter Haycroft, and a five-course degustation with paired wines curated by leading Victorian […]

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AIME owner, the Melbourne Convention Bureau, and the event manager, Talk2 Media & Events, were certainly delighted with this year’s event as AIME 2025 broke records for its size, numbers of hosted buyers, exhibitors and attendees.
#eventprofsau #aime2024 #mcec #MelbourneCB

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AIME 2025 wrap

AIME owner, the Melbourne Convention Bureau, and the event manager, Talk2 Media & Events, were certainly delighted with this year’s event as AIME 2025 broke records for its size, numbers of hosted buyers, exhibitors and attendees. The show floor was certainly buzzing as local and international buyers engaged with the exhibitors. Some more engaging than […]

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The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event has today announced details of its highly anticipated Knowledge Program for the 2025 event to be held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia in February.  #eventprofsau #aime2025 #MCEC

https://www.specialevents.com.au/aime-2025-knowledge-program-theme-we-matter-and-key-speakers-revealed/

AIME 2025 Knowledge Program: Theme 'We Matter!' and Key Speakers Revealed

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has today announced details of its highly anticipated Knowledge Program for the 2025 event to be held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in Australia in February. 

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According to the World Health Organisation, 16% of people worldwide have a severe disability, while almost 20% of Australians have a disability according to the Australian Human Rights Commission. #MCEC #eventprofsau

https://www.specialevents.com.au/event-leaders-pave-the-way-for-accessibility-and-inclusion/

Event leaders pave the way for accessibility and inclusion

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET), operators of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre have taken a significant step towards inclusivity with the launch of their latest Accessibility Action Plan. Welcoming visitors from diverse backgrounds, MCET is committed to providing safe spaces to connect and […]

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A look at AIME 2024 - “The biggest AIME in a decade”

AIME 2024 has been touted as “The biggest AIME in a decade” with 33 countries represented at AIME, 17,000 meetings, over 4,000 visitors, more than 570 exhibitors, 600 hosted buyers, 22,000 badges scanned and 89,500+ connections made. Although the exhibition space is nowhere near what it was over a decade ago the amount of business written is […]

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The underrepresentation of women in the AV industry highlights the significance of an all-female tech team leading such a prominent event at MCEC. #eventprofsau #MCEC #WomeninAV

https://www.specialevents.com.au/all-female-tech-team-powers-womens-leadership-conference-at-mcec/

All-female tech team powers women’s leadership conference at MCEC

An exclusively female technology team from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre produced the Chief Executive Women (CEW) Leadership Summit, which was held at the venue last month. According t…

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In 2022-23, the first full year of operation since the pandemic, MCEC exceeded expectations, hosting 694 events, welcoming more than 2.6 million visitors and generating $805 million in economic impact for Victoria. #eventprofsau #MCEC

https://www.specialevents.com.au/mcec-exceeds-expectations-in-2022-23-as-business-bounces-back/

MCEC exceeds expectations in 2022-23 as business bounces back

In 2022-23, the first full year of operation since the pandemic, MCEC exceeded expectations, hosting 694 events, welcoming more than 2.6 million visitors and generating $805 million in economic imp…

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