AIME 2014 survival guide

For those of you who attended the opening event last night, AIME has kicked off with its characteristic flair. Here are a few quick tips on getting the most out of Australia's biggest industry pow wow.


For those of you who attended the opening event last night, AIME has kicked off with its characteristic flair. Here are a few quick tips on getting the most out of Australia’s biggest industry pow wow.


The view over the AIME launch party last night

Wear flat, comfortable shoes: Ladies, this one is for you. Heels may look amazing but you will sorely regret wearing them after you’ve been on your feet for a few hours. Sacrifice looks for comfort and you will still be smiling at 10pm tonight.

Get your hands on some real coffee: There are impostors out there in the form of weak, filtered cuppa joe and instant. AIME is intense and your coffee should be too. The pop-up café in the forecourt of MCEC serves espresso. Get your hands on some (and keep it coming).

Stay hydrated: Keep a bottle of water with you. It’s a long day (and it’s going to be a long night). Sip on, friends.

Pack your charger: Don’t leave your hotel room without your phone, camera or iPad charger. There are various power points in the MCEC where you can charge your phone or, if you’re desperate, there’s a charge bar in the MCEC pop-up café that has a range of chargers. $5 for 25 minutes of power.

Business cards: Pack lots of them. Give them to everybody (and when you receive them from others, write a note on them to help you remember who gave it to you and what you spoke about).

Stay off the wines at lunchtime: The midday slump can be avoided if you stay away from booze until the sun heads towards the horizon.

Have a great AIME everyone and don’t forget to come and say hello to the Spice team in the A LIST Open House. A LIST Open House is a special space on the tradeshow floor where you can sample canapés, listen to some of Melbourne’s hottest entertainment and mingle with leading suppliers and venues from across the country. A LIST Open House is at Stand 18 and we’d love to see you there!


 


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