AIM Group

What AIM Group does

AIM Group International S.p.A. is a privately held, family-owned professional conference organizer (PCO) and integrated communications group headquartered in Milan, Italy. Founded in 1960 by Enzo Buongiorno and now led by President Gianluca Buongiorno and CEO Gianluca Scavo, the company operates three integrated service pillars: Meet (events including PCO, virtual/digital/hybrid events, corporate events, healthcare meetings, CME, sport events, and DMC services), Engage (digital communication, social media, web marketing, press office, graphic design, app development, video production, and SEO), and Think (digital transformation, branding, data analytics, association management, education, and operational efficiency consultancy). It runs 13 offices across 9 European countries and serves roughly 150 corporate clients and 150 international associations.

The business is built around an integrated event-management technology stack — congress apps, abstract management and peer-review systems, registration platforms, and digital/hybrid event infrastructure — augmented with AI-assisted content creation, AI-driven immersive video production, and sustainability tooling (ISO 20121, SBTi). Revenue is generated almost entirely through quote-based, project-specific professional services contracts on multi-year cycles, with Conference Management contributing 30%, Healthcare Meetings 20%, Corporate & Sport Events 15%, Communication Services 15%, CME 10%, and Association Management & DMC the remaining 10%.

In 2025, the company reported consolidated revenues of €88.99M with EBITDA exceeding €3M (down from €94.01M and €2.48M respectively in 2024). It delivered over 2,000 live, digital, and hybrid events engaging 410,000+ participants annually, with 22,500+ scientific abstracts managed and 26,500+ square meters of exhibition space coordinated. The client base is anchored in long-tenured relationships with healthcare and scientific associations across Europe, complemented by corporate engagements in fashion, transport, sport, and tourism sectors, and the company is actively expanding into Asia-Pacific (AGEVITY JAPAN 2025 at Expo Osaka) and adjacent verticals such as golf tourism and longevity-economy events.

Name

AIM Group

Legal name

AIM Group International S.p.A.

Website

https://aimgroupinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AIM Group International is a privately held, Milan-headquartered professional conference organizer and integrated communications group, operating 13 offices across 9 European countries. Founded in 1960, it delivers ~2,000 events annually for 150+ associations and 150+ corporate clients, principally in healthcare, science, and corporate sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Conference Organization & Event Management Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Public Relations Agencies (54182), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYTHAHACAM

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYTHAHACAN

Conference Communications, Marketing & Community Engagement

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYTHAHAMAG

Product & Innovation Summits (Roadmap, Launch Readiness, Innovation Days)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Corporate Meetings & Summits

SECONDARYTHAHACAK

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Conference management services
• Corporate event management
• Healthcare meeting management
• Professional congress organization
• Event communication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Conference Management (PCO): Professional conference organization services for scientific societies and associations, handling all aspects from strategic planning to operational delivery. Represents 30% of revenues.
2. Healthcare Meetings: Specialized meeting management for healthcare sector including CME events and medical congresses. Represents 20% of revenues.
3. Corporate & Sport Events: Corporate event management, incentive travel, and sport event organization. Represents 15% of revenues.
4. Communication Services: Digital communication, social media management, web marketing, press office, graphic design, video production, and website design services through AIM Communication division. Represents 15% of revenues.
5. Continuing Medical Education (CME): Accredited medical education program management. Represents 10% of revenues.
6. Association Management & DMC Services: Association secretariat services and destination management company services including incentives. Represents remaining 10% of revenues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AIM Group International is a global professional conference organizer (PCO) and integrated events, communication, and consultancy firm operating across 13 offices in 9 European countries. The company designs and delivers conferences, healthcare and medical meetings, corporate events, sport events, and DMC/incentive travel for scientific associations and corporate clients. It also offers digital communication services (social media, PR, video, web) and strategic consultancy (digital transformation, branding, association management) bundled into its three service pillars: Meet, Engage, and Think.

Product overview

AIM Group International operates as an integrated ecosystem offering three core service pillars: Events (Meet), Communication (Engage), and Consultancy (Think). The Events division encompasses Conference Management (PCO), Virtual/Digital/Hybrid Events, Corporate Events, Healthcare Meetings, CME, Sport Events, and DMC Services. The Communication division provides Digital Communication, Social Media & Community Engagement, Web Marketing, Press Office & Digital PR, ADV & Graphic Design, Tech & App Development, Video Production & Storytelling, and Website Design & SEO. The Consultancy division covers Digital Transformation, Branding & Multichannel Strategy, Data Analysis, Association Management, Education & Learning, and Operational Efficiency. The company has 13 offices across Europe and serves over 150 corporate clients and 150 international associations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conference Management (PCO) End-to-end Professional Conference Organization for scientific societies and associations, including strategic planning, abstract submission, peer review, programme building, registration, exhibition management, and on-site delivery for international congresses.
• Virtual, Digital & Hybrid Events Design and operation of virtual, digital, and hybrid event formats combining live and remote participation, supporting seamless delivery of scientific and corporate congresses.
• Corporate Events Corporate convention and event management for large enterprises, including brand activations, product launches, gala dinners, and incentive programmes.
• Healthcare Meetings Specialized meeting management services for the healthcare sector, supporting medical and scientific communities with compliance-aware congress delivery.
• CME – Continuing Medical Education Continuing Medical Education event organization with CME-accredited programmes and professional development for healthcare professionals.
• Sport Events Sport event management including major competitions, multi-sport events, and sporting congress organization for national Olympic committees and federations.
• DMC Services & Incentives Destination Management Company services including incentive travel, accommodation management, and local logistical coordination for events across European destinations.
• Digital Communication Integrated digital communication services covering the full cycle from concept through distribution and analysis, including social media management, web marketing, press office, graphic design, video production, and website design.
• Association Management & Consultancy Association secretariat and management services, plus strategic consultancy covering digital transformation, branding, data analysis, education, and operational efficiency for associations and corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 events delivered annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and key.

• TreedomsupportingTechnology or Integration · 6 November 2025Sustainability partner for SIFO 2025 Forest initiative. 100 trees planted in Liguria region supporting congress sustainability commitment and environmental legacy.
• PATHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Long-standing partnership since 2015 with global health organization PATH. AIM Group Austria supports PATH's presence at international conferences including 5th International Conference on Family Planning in Bogotá. Services include corporate symposium coordination, product launch management, exhibition booth design, and travel arrangements for sponsored participants.
• VoavosupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 November 2025DMC (Destination Management Company) partner for ICFP in Bogotá providing seamless logistics and local support for international conference operations.
• Public Relations World Alliance (PRWA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 October 2025International alliance of independent communication agencies. AIM Communication participates in annual PRWA Network Insights Report providing global market intelligence and peer collaboration. Membership enables access to shared knowledge and competitive advantage in fast-evolving communications industry.
• AssolombardakeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Partnership for Open Horizons: Lombardy Capital of Golf initiative promoting regional tourism and sport. AIM Communication designed comprehensive communication campaign showcasing Lombardy as premier golf tourism destination. Collaboration brings together institutions, businesses, and tourism operators.
• Italian Golf Federation (FIG)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Co-promoter of Open Horizons initiative positioning Lombardy as capital of golf. Partnership strengthens collaboration between public and private stakeholders to drive regional growth through golf tourism.
• ClimeetsupportingTechnology or Integration · 25 August 2025Sustainability partner for ESEB 2025 measuring full carbon footprint of congress. Partnership established transparent baseline for future editions and demonstrated environmental accountability.
• Fandango ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Strategic partnership combining planning, creativity and engagement into a unique integrated offering. AIM Group brings experience in managing complex events and technology-focused strategic consulting. Fandango Club contributes ability to create original formats and content that engage broad communities. Partnership aims to go beyond traditional models offering flexible, multidimensional solutions capable of generating impact.
• Boehringer Ingelheim ItalysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2025Key supporter of 1st FIRA Gala for rheumatology research. Sponsorship contributed to successful fundraising and gala's high-profile status.
• CSL Vifor ItalysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2025Key supporter of 1st FIRA Gala. Contributed to charity event success and rheumatology research fundraising.
• EsaotesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2025Key supporter of 1st FIRA Gala for rheumatology research. Part of solid network of sponsors and institutional partners.
• Silver Economy NetworkkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2025Co-promoter of AGEVITY JAPAN 2025 forum at Expo Osaka 2025, dedicated to Longevity Economy. Partnership brings model for discussing crucial future issues connecting businesses, institutions, and research community.
• Technical University of ViennakeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership in winning Vienna's bid to host ICRA 2026. University contributed academic credibility and venue access to competitive bid process against other international destinations.
• Vienna Convention BureaukeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Key partner in Vienna's ICRA 2026 bid strategy. Bureau provided strategic intelligence, local connections, and convention support services for successful congress acquisition.
• VIECONkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Local partner contributing to Vienna's successful ICRA 2026 bid. Partnership enabled innovative strategy and strong legacy program for the robotics congress.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Maritz Global Events: Large US-headquartered meetings, incentives, and events company. Overlaps with AIM Group's corporate and incentive travel services but at significantly larger scale and with deeper North American corporate client base.
• BCD Meetings & Events: Global corporate meetings, events, and incentive travel agency part of BCD Group. Comparable to AIM Group on corporate events and DMC/incentives but with stronger multinational corporate client base and larger scale.
• CWT Meetings & Events (now Amex GBT Meetings & Events): Large global meetings and events division of American Express GBT, serving multinational corporate clients with corporate event management and incentive travel. Overlaps with AIM Group's Corporate & Sport Events and DMC service lines at the larger corporate end of the market.
• GL Events: French-listed integrated event industry group combining venue management, exhibition services, and event organisation. Comparable to AIM Group on venue-side event infrastructure and congress support, with substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Congrex: European association management and PCO firm offering association secretariat, congress organisation, and event services to scientific societies. Direct overlap with AIM Group's association management and PCO service lines.
• TFI Group / TFI Live: European event and live communications agency delivering corporate events, congresses, and brand activations. Directly comparable to AIM Group's Corporate Events and Sport Events service lines in scale and customer profile.
• MCI Group: Global association and PCO platform headquartered in Geneva with similar full-service meeting, event, and association management offerings for international scientific and professional associations. Closest scale-comparable peer to AIM Group in the European association PCO market.
• Interplan Congress, Meeting & Event Management: Germany-headquartered PCO delivering congress, conference, and event management for scientific associations and medical societies across Europe. Direct comparable to AIM Group on service scope and target customer segment.
• Kenes Group: Israel-based PCO specialising in international scientific and medical associations, directly overlapping AIM Group's healthcare and scientific association congress business. Competes for the same European society RFPs with comparable service breadth.

Emerging players

• Cvent: US-headquartered event management technology platform providing registration, venue sourcing, and virtual event software. Comparable not as a PCO but as the technology layer increasingly integrated into PCO service delivery and a competitive threat on platform-enabled event management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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