Ever wished you could go behind the scenes at some of the world’s best events?

At AIME 2006 some of the world’s most experienced organisers will provide an insider’s view of the challenges presented and the lessons learned at a variety of major events.

Best in the Business is part of the AIME Business Events Forum and will be held from 8.00am – 9.45am on Wednesday 7 June at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Australia. The seminar will include four case studies:

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games

Hear what really goes on behind the scenes at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games; the biggest event held in Australia since the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The multi-award winning company, Peter Jones Special Events has produced over 20 events since 1992 for the Commonwealth Games. Peter Jones will provide his unique perspective on the world of protocol driven events; everything from who sits where, who talks first, who eats what and whose banner is more important than anyone else’s.

Forbes Global CEO Conference, Sydney 2005

Last year 427 influential business people from around the world met at the Sydney Opera House. The conference was the largest ever staged by Forbes and was an unqualified success. But the challenges were many: negative perceptions of travel time by speakers from across the globe; the choice of venue which was not designed for conferences; attracting delegates from key regions; securing sponsorships; and major security requirements due to activists. Jim Clarke, managing director, Nuance Multimedia Australia Pty Ltd will take you behind the scenes at this interesting event.

Dubai to South Africa: A VIP Incentive

The Mint Organization’s Dubai office recently managed a VIP incentive of 120 Middle East Incentive qualifiers and their partners to South Africa. Expectations were high and the challenges many. They included cultural issues for the mainly Arabic group, and the need to exceed last year’s trip to Monaco. The result was an incentive reward which set new standards by all measures. Come and hear why as Nigel Guant, managing director, The Mint Organization, tells all.

World Congress of Nephrology, Singapore 2005

This conference brings together over 7,000 scientists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world. This case study will examine the role of a core PCO, escalating host and delegate expectations, and site selection considerations. MCI, the core PCO for this congress, is a leading pan-European association and event management company that has merged with US-based SmithBucklin, the world’s largest association management company. Gain a unique insight into the staging of this major convention from Robin Lokerman MSc., CMM, CEO Institutional Division, MCI, Brussels.

To register to attend AIME 2006, 14^th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo visit the AIME website. To book for the Best in the Business click on Seminars. AIME 2006, 6 & 7 June, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Australia.