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Meet the Melbourne AIME 2026 Stand Exhibitors
January 14, 2026
If you’re considering a business event in Melbourne, don’t miss out on seeing how Melbourne can bring your business event to life at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME). Visit the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) Stand at AIME 2026, where MCB showcases the depth, diversity, and creativity of Melbourne’s event offering.
Our stand partners will also be present to highlight their venues and experiences, giving you inspiration for your next business event.
Melbourne Showgrounds: Flexible scale, close to the city
Located just 7km from Melbourne’s CBD and 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Showgrounds offers one of the city’s most versatile event precincts. Spanning 19 hectares, the venue combines purpose-built exhibition halls, restored heritage spaces and expansive outdoor areas. With strong public transport connections and on-site parking for up to 2,000 vehicles, Melbourne Showgrounds provides planners with flexible, large-scale options within the metropolitan area.
Flemington 365: Iconic spaces with uncommon scale
Flemington 365 brings together over 22 venues across 127 hectares, offering a precinct that adapts seamlessly to events of all sizes and styles. From conferences and gala dinners to festivals and intimate gatherings, the precinct combines heritage architecture, landscaped outdoor spaces and contemporary facilities, supported by a dedicated sales team and chef-led culinary programs to deliver memorable events with precision and personality.
Melbourne Connect: Innovation-led events, built for the future
Melbourne Connect is a purpose-built innovation precinct connecting start-ups, industry, research and enterprise. Designed as a mixed-use ecosystem, it offers premium event spaces alongside accommodation, retail and community amenities. Ideal for knowledge-led events, industry forums and collaborative gatherings, Melbourne Connect places innovation and connection at the centre of the event experience.
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa: Wellness experiences that inspire connection
Discover a world-class wellness sanctuary located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, offering a distinctive setting for group events, incentives and retreats. Welcoming groups of up to 400 guests, Alba is well suited to conference offsites, wellness-led experiences, incentive programs and exclusive venue buyouts. Set within 15 hectares of native landscaped gardens, the venue features contemporary geothermal bathing across over 30 pools, including rooftop salt baths and private terrace pools, all available for exclusive private events. Dining at Alba is led by Thyme, the on-site restaurant by award-winning chef Karen Martini, showcasing locally sourced, seasonal produce across an all-day menu. Indoor and outdoor dining spaces are complemented by a wine list celebrating the Mornington Peninsula’s local vineyards, distilleries and breweries. For extended stays, guests can retreat to The Sanctuary, Alba’s beautifully appointed on-site accommodation, offering a complete escape from the everyday.
Levantine Hill Estate: Yarra Valley elegance with a contemporary edge
Levantine Hill Estate is a family-owned luxury destination in the Yarra Valley, renowned for its premium wines and refined hospitality. Guests can experience curated tastings at the Cellar Door and contemporary architecture by Fender Katsalidis Architects that blends seamlessly into the vineyard landscape. The estate’s event space accommodates up to 250 seated guests, complemented by an award-winning restaurant showcasing seasonal dishes designed to pair with its wines. An all-suite hotel opening in mid-2026 will further enhance Levantine Hill’s offering as a complete luxury event destination. Whether visiting for exceptional wine, fine dining, a special event, or a future vineyard escape, Levantine Hill Estate delivers an unmatched combination of craftsmanship, sophistication, and Yarra Valley beauty.
Blender Studios | Melbourne Street Art Tours: Creative experiences, authentically Melbourne
Blender Studios delivers Australia’s only street art tours led by real, working street artists. Through guided tours and hands-on workshops, groups gain authentic insights into Melbourne’s laneways, culture and creative identity. Ideal for incentives, team-building and bespoke group experiences, Blender Studios offers a unique way to connect delegates with the city’s creative pulse.
AIME 2026 Registrations
Start Planning with Melbourne at AIME 2026
Register for AIME 2026 and pre-schedule your appointments at the Melbourne, Victoria Stand. We look forward to meeting you and exploring how Melbourne can support your next business event.