The Association of Event Organisers is the UK’s premier trade association for companies that create, develop, and manage trade and consumer events. AEO is member-run and member-focused, and is led by an elected council.
Welcome
We've been supporting the event industry for over 100 years
Over the years, the mission of AEO has transitioned and developed, to align with current issues.
A century on and the original collaborative ambitions are not too dissimilar from the AEO’s current objectives, albeit on a much wider and ambitious scale. It is run by its members for the benefit of its members through an elected council, specialist working groups and a fulltime secretariat.
A century on and the original collaborative ambitions are not too dissimilar from the AEO’s current objectives, albeit on a much wider and ambitious scale. It is run by its members for the benefit of its members through an elected council, specialist working groups and a fulltime secretariat.
AEO is part of EIA
AEO, AEV and ESSA are the three parts of EIA, whose members collaborate and support the events community.
AEO works in partnership with its sister associations on a number of initiatives including research, cross association working groups and lobbying.
This enables the event community to come together as one voice, responding to a range of opportunities or issues into which all sides of the industry have an important input.
It also enables members access to several cross-association working groups, networking events, conferences, forums and industry research.
The alliance gives us and our members the opportunity to influence key initiatives and changes that can have a direct impact upon the whole sector.
Association of Event Venues (AEV) is a vibrant, effective and highly professional trade body that serves an established event venue community.
Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) is a trade association representing contractors and suppliers of goods and services to the exhibition industry.
MARTYN'S LAW
Martyn’s Law is proposed UK legislation designed to enhance security at public venues and events by requiring organisers to implement measures to protect against terrorist attacks. Understanding Martyn’s Law is crucial for preparing for these changes, as it aims to improve safety for attendees and staff, and may require modifications to current security practices.
NEWS
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is excited to announce the launch of its private independent entrepreneur (PIE) working group. -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is excited to announce a new pay-per-click (PPC) campaign as part of the #CHOOSEEVENTS initiative, which was initially launched to change the narrative from “ ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is delighted to announce the renewal of its 2 year partnership with Messe Frankfurt, one of the world's largest trade show corporation with its own venue. Th ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) held the AEO Excellence Awards on the 14th June at Grosvenor House on Park Lane, celebrating the best in the events industry. Magical Bones set the tone for t ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is thrilled to announce that the AEO Conference 2024 will be held on September 5th at Manchester Central. This year's theme, "Motivate. Innovate. Create.," pr ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural event, the "AEO Marketing Social," scheduled to take place on 21st May 2024, at Informa Markets' London of ... -
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Fusion® announces company name change away from CircData to align with revised portfolio of software and hardware event management solutions -
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The 14th of June 2024 marks the annual celebration of the AEO Excellence Awards, which recognises and celebrates the achievements of event organisers, venues and suppliers throughout the industry. -
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The second AEO People’s Awards in association with Aztec Event Services & Whitespace Group attracted 270 attendees to the Business Design Centre on the 26th of January, as the event welcomed finalists ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Beru to the position of membership development & data executive. -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce Finlay Christie as the celebrity host for the AEO People's Awards, taking place on the evening of the AEO Forums, on the 26th of Januar ...
