Applications are now open for the AIME 2026 Hosted Buyer Program, with the Asia Pacific’s leading business events trade show set to be its biggest yet when it returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9–11 February 2026.
Spanning 16,500 sq m, the show will host 700 exhibitors, 700 hosted buyers, and 20,000 pre-scheduled appointments. More than 80% of exhibition space is already sold or reserved.
Event Director Silke Calder said: “AIME 2025 was an incredible success, and we’re confident 2026 will raise the bar even higher.”
The Hosted Buyer Program offers curated meetings, networking opportunities, and access to the exclusive lounge. International delegates will also be invited to join the Uncover Melbourne Experience on 8 February, led by the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB).
Julia Swanson, MCB CEO, noted: “AIME has become a key event for the global business events community… we look forward to the new partnerships and opportunities that will come out of the 2026 event.”
Applications are now open via the AIME Hosted Buyer Program.