The 2021 show is set to bring together more than 450 Australian and International hosted buyers, with a physical and virtual programme.
MELBOURNE — The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event
(AIME) has launched its 2021 Hosted Buyer programme, which will welcome
physical hosted buyers to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition
Centre (MCEC) from 15-17 March, and virtual hosted buyers via the online
event platform from 15-26 March.
The 2021 show is set to bring together more than 450
Australian and International hosted buyers, and Talk2 Media and Events
CEO, Matt Pearce, says the team is working hard to secure new buyers to
the show in order to kickstart business in 2021.
“Finding the right buyers has always been important, and
after the impact we have all felt this year, it is critical now more
than ever to reconnect and kickstart the business events industry
together. The landscape has changed, and we can no longer take our
connections and network for granted,” he said.
According to Talk2 Media and Events, the traditional AIME
Hosted Buyer programme has been adapted to recognise the challenges of
attending virtual events. Physical hosted buyers will still commit to 32
pre-schedule appointments, while virtual hosted buyers only commit to
16 appointments.
By reducing the number of appointments for virtual hosted
buyers and extending the period in which virtual appointments can be
conducted,
attendees can better manage screen time without suffering ‘zoom fatigue’.
The new look programme also includes an updated meeting
matching approach, virtual access to all Knowledge program content, as
well as new virtual networking events and a new buyer activation that
will be launched in the coming months.
“We as an industry are rebuilding what we once knew, and
since opening the program in mid-July we have seen buyers from across
the globe registering to take part. A clear indication that the industry
is ready to get back to business,” said Bernadette Panton, AIME Hosted
Buyer Manager.
Physical Hosted Buyer programme
• A curated appointments diary with 32 meetings
• An open diary to schedule extra meetings if desired
• A 2-week period in which to conduct your virtual meetings
• Access to the online event portal
• Access to the AIME Buyer Lounge which includes a concierge service to help facilitate your virtual meetings
• Access to invite-only exclusive networking events both on the show floor and during the evenings
• Access to an industry leading Knowledge program
• Complimentary return economy airfares
• Complimentary accommodation in a 4- or 5-star hotel
• Complimentary transfers to and from the airport to your hotel
Virtual Hosted Buyer programme
• A curated appointments diary with 16 meetings
• An open diary to schedule extra meetings if desired
• A two-week period in which to conduct your meetings
• Access to the online event portal
• Access to invite-only exclusive online networking events
• Virtual access to an industry leading Knowledge program
• Concierge service to assist you with every step of
your AIME journey
AIME is owned by Melbourne Convention Bureau and managed
by Talk2 Media & Events. AIME will take place at the Melbourne
Convention and Exhibition Centre from 15-17 March 2021 and online from
15-26 March 2021.
For more information, visit: https://aime.com.au/visit/hosted-buyers/