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WE MANAGE MEETINGS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
Since its foundation, over 50 years ago, AIM Group International is committed to making a difference in all our clients' events. How do we do this? Worldwide Know-how. Local Experience.
while you benefit from our experience, expertise, cultural understanding and destination knowledge. Recently, we announced the opening of our new New York office in mid-town Manhattan.
Our offices are located in some of the world’s most beautiful cities and introduce you to the very best that these regions have to offer for your event,
BRUSSELS, BUDAPEST, FLORENCE, LISBON, MADRID, MILAN, NEW YORK, PARIS, PHILADELPHIA, PRAGUE, ROME, SOFIA, VIENNA, VILNIUS
Facts & figures ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADERS IN THE ORGANISATION OF EVENTS & CONFERENCES For more than 50 years, AIM Group International has worked in the event and meeting management industry. Although AIM Group International has a staff of more than 400 employees, our philosophy has always been rooted in a “small company” approach to partnership. Ours is a team of experts, diverse not only with our nationalities, but also in backgrounds and experiences. We benefit from each other’s knowledge plus we have a desire to learn and understand our clients, their missions and their industries. We aim to be an extension of our client’s team. WORLDWIDE KNOW HOW LOCAL EXPERIENCE Our vision is to uncover creative and efficient solutions for your meeting management needs that exceed the expectations of your team & your clients. Our mission is to organise and manage your congresses, events and meetings by taking care of every detail in an efficient, cost-conscious way that meets your goals and strategy. RELIABLE & SOUND AIM Group International can boast a very successful business and consequently, a very positive and sound financial position. The annual turnover and the profit margin of the past years speak for themselves and we can ensure a significant cash‐flow to our clients. S : €10 million
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We help clients to execute more than 3.000 events & meetings every year. We have secured over 350.000 room nights last year. Our team of 400 people, working from 13 international offices, comprise over 28 different cultures and speak more than 18 languages. We have been in business for over 50 years. Our annual turnover is 120 million euros. We work anywhere in the world.
What we do? WE TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING DOWN TO THE FINEST DETAIL
Congress organisation
AIM Group International offers the best solutions for our clients, in any industry and in any location. We work in partnership with our clients to determine the strategy needed to meet their goals.
Destination solutions
All of our offices are up-to-date with new innovations and technologies in the event management industry. We specialise in understanding the specific needs of every sector, especially for those industries with substantial compliance and regulatory practices. These needs are carefully taken into account to provide accurate and strategic advice and the best course of action. We are looking to be your partner. With our strong international presence, transparency, professional, attentive and multilingual staff, we are ready to advise you and offer you solutions even before the need arises.
Event management Meeting management Association management Education Creative communication
These principles hold true to the success of any event: professionalism, expertise and responsibility. Principles on which AIM Group International are built upon.
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BRUSSELS | BUDAPEST | FLORENCE | LISBON | MADRID | MILAN | NEW YORK | PARIS | PHILADELPHIA | PRAGUE | ROME | SOFIA | VIENNA | VILNIUS
Dynamic approach always one step ahead AIM GROUP INTERNATIONAL | Strategic approach to Congresses, Events & Communication.
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The DMC Brand
Flexible to meet your every local need
Dedicated to uncover the best solution
Efficient and organised each step of the way
Experience our global background in association management
Expand your knowledge using our expertise
Excited to discover innovative ideas
Our team 400 professionals working in 13 offices in the world 28 cultures & nationalities 18 different languages Special dedicated units Customised approach In‐house Continuing Professional Development programs PROFESSIONALISM, EXPERTISE & RESPONSIBILITY This is what our staff guarantee and is the secret of the success of an event, no matter of what kind. Our people will assist you and will manage your meeting to make it a financial success and an event which will be remembered by your guests. We invest resources and time to provide our clients with an even more creative, flexible and tight team: that’s why we started a new comprehensive in‐house training project (Continuing Professional Development or CPD) involving technical training, organisation improvement and communication tools.
How we work Focus, research & analysis Strategic guidance, Meeting the client needs, tailor-made projects, partnership approach. Negotiation power Cost saving, bargaining power, preferred rates, subcontractors management. Strong project management Detailed planning, budgeting, reporting, constant client interface. State of the art technology Flexible conference management soware, online services, full integration with the Internet. Flexibility Managing last minute changes, problem solving skills, risk management plans. Integrity Transparent transactions, confidentiality, full respect of undertaking, CSR commitment. YOUR PREFERRED PARTNER Although AIM Group International has a staff of more than 400 employees, our philosophy has always been rooted in a “small company” approach to partnership. Ours is a team of experts, diverse not only with our nationalities, but also in backgrounds and experiences. We benefit from each other’s knowledge plus we have a desire to learn and understand our clients, their missions and their industries. We aim to be an extension of your team. We are at your side at all stages of the project: your success is our success.
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BRUSSELS | BUDAPEST | FLORENCE | LISBON | MADRID | MILAN | NEW YORK | PARIS | PHILADELPHIA | PRAGUE | ROME | SOFIA | VIENNA | VILNIUS
Alliance & partnership Membership An American-based leading association management company for more than 32 years, Association Headquarters provides associations, voluntary organisations, and medical societies with tailored professional management services. Association Headquarters & AIM Group International established a global alliance in January 2011.
International Association of Professional Congress Organizers
AIM Group International is a partner of INCON, a dynamic partnership of the world’s leading conference & event management companies, offering expert services in 31 countries & 72 cities
International Association of Travel Agencies
Society of Incentive & Travel Executives International Congress & Convention Association
Meeting Professionals International
MORE THAN JUST MEMBERS To provide you the best experience, we are at the forefront of our industry. Over the years, we have established a strong relationship with a number of industry associations. In partnership with the most renowned associations, we are at the forefront, taking on positions at board-level, actively engaging as members and providing educational value not only to the association members, but to the whole industry. We aim to set trends and raise the standards in the industry. In addition to working alongside our membership associations, we work closely with the respective convention and tourist bureau (internationally and locally) to help shape the destination product.
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Our clients SOLUTIONS-BASED APPROACH, LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS
National & international scientific associations
AIM Group International is committed to making a difference in its clients' events. We approach every client and every project with a customised solution that includes the latest innovation and future trends in the industry. Our aim is to always be one step ahead.
Pharmaceutical & healthcare companies
Our business covers a large array of sectors – from healthcare to electronics, banking, insurance, publishing, and the list continues. We feel extremely honored to be in long-term agreements with our clients – for some, we have been managing their congresses for the past 30 years!
Industrial & tertiary sector companies Governmental institutions Public administration Universities
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BRUSSELS | BUDAPEST | FLORENCE | LISBON | MADRID | MILAN | NEW YORK | PARIS | PHILADELPHIA | PRAGUE | ROME | SOFIA | VIENNA | VILNIUS
10 things that make us different We care for our clients and we represent your best interests in every action we take. We are flexible in our approach. We act on behalf of our stakeholders. We provide advice and solutions. We are cost-conscious and provide you with the detail behind every proposal. We give solutions… even before an issue arises. We are proud of our language skills and our ability to fully understand the cultures and nationalities we represent. We always keep up-to-date on the latest information of compliance, regulations and policies of sectors that could impact any event. Our international presence and experience provides shared market knowledge and connections to the benefit of each client and project we serve. We become a natural extension of your team. We aim to be a part of your mission and success. We are not just a supplier, we wish to be your partner in all that we do.