AIME and AIPC are once again joining forces to deliver a bespoke summit designed exclusively for convention centres at AIME 2026. The summit will be open to all convention centres present at AIME whether or not they are AIPC members with one clear objective: to connect, learn, share, and grow together… while having fun in the process.
Last year’s summit clearly demonstrated the value of bringing the APAC convention centre community together. Although the region is incredibly diverse, venue leaders face many common priorities: rapidly shifting customer expectations, accelerated technological change, talent shortages, and increasing pressure to innovate sustainably.
Building on the success of last year, AIME and AIPC are returning with an even stronger programme designed to spark open conversations, exchange best practices and deepen collaboration across the region. Make sure you’re part of the conversation.
The summit will take place on February 11th at the MCEC and is free of charge.
Programme:
- 13:00-13:10: Welcome & introduction by Ross Steele, CEO Christchurch
- 13:10-13:50: The Q1 Global Outlook by Sven Bossu, CEO AIPC
- 13:50-14:30: Exercise: Have you adapted your strategy to waves of ongoing change?
- 14:30-14:45: Coffee Break
- 14:45-15:15: The voice of the new generation: 3 students give their view on how they see the event industry moving forward and what they consider to be an event they would consider a “must-do”
- 15:15:16:00: CEOs vs Students – an actual debate on the future of the event industry
- 16:00-16:45: Closing Keynote
- 16:45-16:50: Closing by Ross Steele, CEO Christchurch
- 16:50-18:00: Networking cocktail
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