What to expect when you’re AIME’ing {Series}

Last year before I attend AIME I surprised how many of my industry colleagues had never been to the EVENT of the YEAR for Event Managers – I found myself giving hints and tips to them, as I have been attending AIME for a number of years representing the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (National Event Manager).

I thought I would blog about AIME 2011, an unofficial “What to Expect” and "What I am Doing" from an attendees perspective…

What is AIME? http://www.aime.com.au/


If you're involved in the organisation of conferences, meetings, incentives and incentive travel, exhibitions, product launches, special events or business travel then AIME 2011 is the place to find your next big idea, no matter how large or small your event.


This is an event you cannot afford to miss! AIME is the premier event in the Asia-Pacific regional and is the largest exhibition showcase in Australia for the business event industry. This two-day event represents the best in business, the best in networking.



Why visit?


• Meet over 3,600 international suppliers and buyers and 850 exhibitors from 50 countries across the globe, including a host of brand new exhibitors


• Attend the Master Class seminars or Business Events Forum to get up to date with the latest industry trends and knowledge


• Discover new and innovative destinations, venues, products and services


• Meet new contacts and connect with colleagues at the AIME networking opportunities - the Welcome Reception, AIME Club night and networking hours at the Globe Restaurant and Bar


• Make purchasing decisions


• Save time by meeting more suppliers in less time – face-to-face


• Experience Melbourne - a vibrant city and one of the world's major meetings and incentives destinations


• AIME greener and find out how to run more environmentally friendly events.

What is my greatest achievement in Event Management and why?

I was recently asked :: What is my greatest achievement in Event Management and why?

The World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) 6th World Conference in 2004 was one of my great achievements as an Event Manager for the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd (AACMA).

The event comprised of numerous concurrent sessions with simultaneous translation in Chinese and was held at the newly opened Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The conference was the largest gathering of the Traditional Chinese Medicine profession in its history in this country, with 822 participants, including over 765 conference delegates, over 150 oral/workshop/poster presentations, and over 450 people at the Gala Dinner held at Dream World.

It was not only the first time in its 17 year history that a WFAS conference has been held in Australia, but also the first time the World Health Organization (WHO) has co-sponsored a conference on traditional medicine in Australia.

In the words of Prof Wang Xuetai, WFAS Honorary President: “It was the best WFAS, ever”.

WFAS was also noted in the Queensland Government’s Hansard report by then ALP member for Southport Mr Lawlor. “This organisation (AACMA) is to be congratulated for the amazing piece of organisation and effort that it put into arranging the conference on the Gold Coast”.

WFAS World Conferences are held every four years, AACMA has secured the WFAS 2013 Acupuncture World Conference for Sydney.

Hansard Report http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/legislativeAssembly/hansard/documents/2004.pdf/2004_11_23_WEEKLY.pdf


AACMA Newsletter http://www.acupuncture.org.au/zone_files/Download_Icons/jing_luo_december_2004_screen.pdf

Event: Inspire Bridal November Networking for Brides and Suppliers

You’re invited to an Inspire Bridal Event!

Mingle with the Redland’s best wedding professionals.

All Brides-to-be and Wedding Specialist Welcome!

Thursday, 12 November 2009 at 6:00pm

Featuring:

- Sneak Peak fashion shows of Bi Bowden’s 2010 Bridal Collection

- Glass of Sparkling on Arrival

- Tapas by Elysium Lakeside

- Candy Buffet by event THIS


$15.00 per person

Contact Inspire Bridal for ticketing information.

Professional Conference Organisers Association 2009 Annual Conference

Professionalism – Pricing – Performance – Promotion
"For the times they are a changing"

National Convention Centre - Canberra

Sunday 13 to Tuesday 15 December, 2009.

Who Should Attend - From Australia & New Zealand
o Directors/owners of independent Conference and Event Management Companies
o Employees of Independent Conference and Event Management Companies
o In-house Association Conference and Event Managers, Supervisors/Coordinators
o In-house Government Conference and Event Managers, Supervisors/Coordinators
o In-house Corporate Conference and Event Managers, Supervisors/Coordinators Conference and Event Management Educators
o Event Managers

Key Dates
1. Email broadcast with announcement and call for abstracts - 6th of June 2009
2. Abstract submission will be open until the 29th of August 2009
3. All speakers will be notified of the status of their submission by the 14th September 2009
4. Provisional program will be published in late September 2009

Registration
Early bird opens on the 20th of JULY 2009
Early bird closes on the 14th of SEPTEMBER 2009

Contact PCO for more details.

RSVP Sydney 2009 on 22 - 23 July 2009

RSVP Sydney, Australia's largest event dedicated to the Corporate Party and Special Events Industry is taking place on the 22nd - 23rd July 2009 at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

RSVP Sydney allows corporate event planners to meet and do business with the event industry’s finest suppliers including: event producers, venues, caterers, florists, entertainment, AV, and staging companies.

For more info please visit http://sydney.rsvpevent.com.au/scec/

Australian Business Events Expo Sydney 2009

BE Inspired, BE Connected, BE In the Know....

Australian Business Events Expo is an exciting, national event held in Sydney that showcases the best products and services in Australia to the organisers of all types of business-focussed events.

Taking place from 9am to 5pm on 22 - 23 July 2009 in hall 4 at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Australian Business Events Expo is designed to educate and inspire its visitors - keeping them one step ahead of the game

For more information please visit www.abeexpo.com.au