AIME 2026 Exceeds Expectations with $Four hundred twenty-five Million in Forecasted Business Transactions and Record-Breaking Satisfaction Scores from Exhibitors and Visitors

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AIME 2026 has not only exceeded expectations but has also set new benchmarks for the business events industry, with a remarkable forecast of $425 million in business transactions between exhibitors and buyers over the next year. This impressive outcome reflects the event’s unmatched ability to connect global buyers with the most relevant suppliers, fostering quality business relationships. The success of AIME 2026 is further underscored by its record-breaking satisfaction scores, with both exhibitors and visitors rating the event exceptionally high. The exhibitor Net Promoter Score (NPS) soared to 32.6, significantly outpacing the industry average of 9.6, while the visitor NPS reached an extraordinary 59.4, far surpassing the standard of 30.6. These outstanding results highlight AIME’s strategic design, combining advanced AI-driven matchmaking with human expertise to create a seamless and productive environment for all participants.

Post-event analysis after AIME 2026 reveals an impressive forecast of $425 million (AUD) in business transactions between exhibitors and buyers within the next year, solidifying AIME’s position as the premier business events trade show in the Asia Pacific region.

AIME’s strategic design focuses on fostering quality connections and generating meaningful business outcomes. Through a blend of expert matchmaking and sophisticated AI-driven scheduling, AIME ensures that carefully selected global buyers are paired with the most relevant exhibitors, cultivating a space where valuable meetings and genuine business opportunities flourish.

The success of this tailored approach is evident in attendee feedback. AIME 2026 achieved remarkable satisfaction levels, with the exhibitor Net Promoter Score soaring to 32.6—far surpassing the industry standard of 9.6. Likewise, the visitor Net Promoter Score reached an impressive 59.4, well above the typical benchmark of 30.6.

Matt Pearce, CEO of Talk2 Media & Events, highlighted that these results underscore the effectiveness of AIME’s highly curated meeting format.

“AIME is uniquely built around the quality of the connections we create,” he said.

“Our event is carefully curated to ensure the right people are meeting each other, which leads to stronger conversations, better partnerships and real commercial outcomes.

“The projected $425 million in business shows the value of those meetings and the role AIME plays in supporting destinations, venues and suppliers across the Asia Pacific region.”

Melbourne Convention Bureau CEO Julia Swanson said:

“AIME continues to shine as the premier business events trade show in our region and MCB is incredibly proud to own such an impactful event. The ongoing success of AIME reflects the strength of our local business events industry as well as the capacity for Melbourne to host large-scale trade shows that draw exhibitors and buyers from around the world and generate record-breaking amounts of business. 

“We look forward to the continued growth and success of the show as we continue to innovate and provide further opportunities for strong partnerships and excellent outcomes.”

AIME Event Director, Silke Calder, highlighted that the outcomes demonstrated significant participation from buyers, exhibitors, and partners throughout the global business events industry.

“AIME continues to grow in both scale and impact, with more of the global industry coming together each year to meet, connect, learn and do business,” she said.

“The strong satisfaction scores from exhibitors and visitors show the quality of the meetings taking place and the importance of AIME as a platform for building new partnerships and future events.”

AIME 2026, organized by Talk2 Media & Events, marked the event’s largest edition to date, showcasing the incredible efforts of Calder and her team.

The 2026 edition of AIME also shattered records in terms of size, number of hosted buyers, exhibitors, and attendees, underscoring the robust global demand for in-person business meetings and industry networking.

The event took place from 9–11 February 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), attracting over 1,500 pre-approved buyers, 765 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions, and a total of 5,000 attendees from the worldwide business events sector.

During the two-day exhibition, more than 25,000 pre-arranged meetings took place between buyers and exhibitors, demonstrating the event’s high level of engagement.

AIME, the Asia Pacific region’s premier and longest-running business events exhibition, plays a pivotal role in connecting a diverse global community of industry professionals with suppliers. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence with human expertise, AIME creates an ideal platform for business networking, learning, and collaboration. This blend of advanced technology and personalized interactions ensures that all participants—buyers, exhibitors, and attendees—can engage in meaningful and productive discussions that drive the future of the business events sector.

Owned by the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and delivered by Talk2 Media & Events, AIME holds the distinction of being the first event on the international business events calendar each year. This high-profile exhibition continues to attract a vast audience from around the world, offering a unique opportunity to explore new business opportunities, discover emerging trends, and build valuable partnerships. The event’s reputation for excellence has solidified its position as a cornerstone of the global business events industry.

AIME 2026 has surpassed expectations, with $425 million in forecasted business transactions and record-breaking satisfaction scores, solidifying its status as the premier event in the business events industry.

Looking ahead, AIME 2027 is scheduled to take place from 15–17 February 2027 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, promising to build on the success of previous editions. Following that, AIME 2028 will be held from 14–16 February 2028, continuing the tradition of bringing together industry leaders and innovators to shape the future of business events across the globe.