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.
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with InEvexco, reaffirming its commitment to providing members with industry-leading event insurance exp ... -
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce the renewal of its longstanding partnership with DB Schenker, continuing its role as the official logistics partner for AEO members. Th ...
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The third AEO People’s Awards, in association with Aztec Event Services and Whitespace Group, took place at the Business Design Centre on 7th February 2025, welcoming 260 attendees, including finalist ...
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