Two blocks of concurrent sessions – totalling 20 sessions in all – will delve into everything from boosting efficiency in event planning, intellectual team building and sales to impact measurement beyond the basics for association conferences, getting the most out of intergenerational workforces and creating a menopause-friendly workplace.
Other concurrent sessions will pit humans against AI to demonstrate the strengths of both, discuss storytelling with emotional intelligence, explore fostering a culture of bravery in the workplace and delve into boosting productivity for employees with ADHD.
The program includes appearances and input from a variety of industry associations, such as the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the International Association of Professional Conference Organisers (IAPCO), Meetings and Events Australia (MEA), the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE).
“We are thrilled to have such inspirational and exciting industry leaders sharing their incredible insights and expertise across a full day of education and professional growth opportunities for attendees,” said AIME’s event director, Silke Calder.
“Congratulations to El Kwang and his team at BEAMexperience and this year’s esteemed content advisory committee, who together have curated an unmissable program of workshops, presentations and discussions, which are sure to inspire, delight, challenge and provide practical tools to drive personal and professional success.”
The concurrent sessions will follow a morning of plenary sessions including keynote presentations from neuro-performance scientist, Dr Kristy Goodwin, and former chief technology officer for Lonely Planet, Gus Balbontin. The morning session will also include a panel discussion, with panellists yet to be announced.
AIME’s Knowledge Program, which will run through the day on Monday February 10, is attended by hosted buyers, media and exhibitors, with other buyers able to upgrade their registration to attend.
Hosted buyer applications for AIME are currently open, closing December 6. Visitor buyers are also able to register now.
Talk2 Media, which organises AIME on behalf of its owner Melbourne Convention Bureau, is expecting more 1,500 people to attend the Knowledge Program.
Six hundred and fifty hosted buyers and 600 exhibitors, alongside visitor buyers and others are expected on the 15,000m2 show floor at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on February 11 and 12.
