AIME 2026 will run from 9 to 11 February 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), welcoming more than 5000 attendees from across the global business events industry.
Alongside building its forward pipeline, Dubai also delivered a strong hosting performance in 2025. A total of 481 DBE-supported business events took place during the year, marking a 9% increase year-on-year.
From operational AI to attendee-led personalisation and trust as a core outcome, discover how associations must rethink events to stay relevant, resilient and member-driven in 2026.
New Zealand is set to make a major impact at AIME 2026 in Melbourne with its largest-ever business events delegation, led by an immersive All Blacks Experience activation in partnership with Tourism New Zealand.
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