Attendees of the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) will hear from a charitable toilet paper co-founder and a growth hacker as part of the event’s 2022 Knowledge Programme.
Keynote speaker, Simon Griffiths is the co-founder and CEO of Who Gives A Crap, a profit-for-purpose toilet paper company that uses 50 per cent of its profits to build toilets in the developing world.
Leading futurist, tech entrepreneur, growth hacker and TV host, Steve Sammartino, will also deliver a talk on how to lead an succeed in challenging times.
Sammartino said: “The past 23 months have led to dramatic shifts in the way organisations operate. In a climate of constant disruptions, effective leaders have to embrace and thrive within uncertainty, possessing the foresight to transform their organisation to capitalise on new business growth.
“I hope those attending AIME will come out of the Knowledge Programme with actionable insights that will help them take their business to the next level.”
The 2022 Knowledge Programme will be delivered under the key themes of 'business innovation', 'driving engagement' and 'human connection', delivered in conjunction with Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). The theme of 'fostering collaboration' will be delivered by Meetings and Events Australia (MEA).
AIME event director Silke Calder said: “AIME’s top priority is to put on a quality and thought-provoking show, especially when it comes to the Knowledge Programme. This year is no exception, our line-up of speakers will undoubtedly excite and motivate attendees. With innovators and thought leaders from a myriad of industries sharing their insights first hand, attendees are encouraged to actively participate in the breakout sessions and get the most out of our speakers’ brilliant minds.”
AIME’s Knowledge Programme will commence in person Monday 21 March and continue with the Ideas Academy on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 March. AIME will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21–23 March in person and 28 March–1 April online. For more details or to register to attend AIME in 2022, visit aime.com.au.
A desire to travel led Holly Patrick to the business meetings and events world and she’s never looked back. Holly takes a particular interest in event sustainability and creating a diverse and inclusive industry. When she’s not working, she can be found rolling skating along Brighton seafront listening to an eclectic playlist, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Sean Paul, and Arooj Aftab.
