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Stellar speaker line-up heads AIME 2022 Knowledge Program
21 – 23 March 2022 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre 28 March – 1 April Online
It ’ s Asia Pacific ’ s most prestigious business event , and you ’ re invited . After a two-year Covid-imposed hiatus , AIME is back . Kicking off festivities is the highly anticipated 2022 Knowledge Program .
Curated by PCMA and MEA , with the support of Destination Gold Coast and ICMI , the Knowledge Program is underpinned by three core themes – business innovation , driving engagement and human connection , and fostering collaboration . Attending EAs can look forward to a world-class speaker line-up too – Simon Griffiths and Steve Sammartino .
Griffiths is the co-founder and CEO of Who Gives A Crap , a profit-for-purpose toilet paper company that uses 50 % of its profits to build toilets in the developing world . Sammartino is Australia ’ s leading futurist , a tech entrepreneur , a growth hacker , and the host of The Rebound on the Nine Network . He said : “ I hope those attending AIME
will come out of the Knowledge Program with actionable insights that will help take their business to the next level .” The Knowledge Program is available to hosted buyers , hosted media and exhibitors . Visitor buyers may purchase an upgrade to attend sessions .
Can ’ t visit in person ? AIME 2022 will see buyers and exhibitors join forces both in-person and online . So , wherever you are in the world , you ’ ll be able to connect and do business . www . aime . com . au
MEETINGS back in Christchurch in 2022
15 – 16 June 2022 Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Say hello to the most important event on New Zealand ’ s business events calendar ! Supported by host city partner ChristchurchNZ , BEIA Chief Executive , Lisa Hopkins says it has been 14 years since MEETINGS was in the South Island and it ’ s exciting to be back : “ Being in Ōtautahi Christchurch will add a very special dynamic to the event , especially as we ’ ll be at New Zealand ’ s first new-generation meeting place – Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre .”
Now in its 26th year , MEETINGS is New Zealand ’ s only national tradeshow for the business events industry . Hopkins continues : “ After 2021 ’ s hugely successful show , MEETINGS will again be the must-attend event for 2022 . In two days , across one spacious floor at Te Pae Christchurch , buyers can pre-schedule appointments with their choice of more than 150 exhibitors from 18 NZ regions . We ’ re inviting anyone planning conferences , product launches , incentive experiences , roadshows , and team-building events in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply .”
Hosted buyers can choose either a two-day appointment diary , or a one-day program – each designed to suit your needs and make effective use of your time . The MEETINGS ’ Hosted Buyer experience includes a personalised diary of appointments , as well as complimentary air travel , accommodation and registration , as well as tickets to the opening ceremony , welcome function and gala celebration . You ’ ll also be invited to attend the Celebrity Speakers ’ Showcase , Tourism New Zealand ’ s Regional Showcase and the insightful professional development sessions .
Australian hosted buyer ? You ’ ll get the opportunity to extend your stay . Why not arrive the weekend prior to MEETINGS 2022 and experience more of what New Zealand has to offer ? conventionsnz . eventsair . com
36 Executive PA | Autumn Issue 2022