News

Welcome to the News section of our website.

Here we feature what AEO and its members have been up to, including the latest events and achievements.  The News section is updated regularly so please come back soon for more!

If you are a member of AEO and would like your news to be featured on our website, please contact Paula Ripoll, Marketing Communications Manager, on 01442 285 810 or email paula@aeo.org.uk.

Feb 2012

Strong international presence at Natural & Organic Products Europe 2012 UBM plc acquires 4G World exhibition and conference UBM plc disposes of UK titles for £10.0m (1) Bid farewell to the winter and welcome the spring with a visit to the Country Living Magazine Spring Fair New speakers and sponsors announced for camexpo 2012! David Audrain appointed president & CEO of Clarion Events North America

Jan 2012

Service Desk & IT Support Show announces 2012 seminar programme line-up Event Production Show prepares for busiest year Global Event Summit 2012 heads for Paris TV stars to headline Event Production Show’s Live at the Grand lunch! 2012 already over 90% sold out! Video cards to make waves at Event Production Show Spring Fair partners with The Cloud on new app and WiFi access Ocean Media Group acquired from Anglo Irish Bank UBM plc and Roularta Media Group form Belgian medical print journal joint venture business UK’s office* show featured on the BBC! Sarah Bere joins EC&O as exhibition sales manager GCP Capital Partners Announces Acquisition of World Trade Group

Dec 2011

Event Production Awards 2012 announces new sponsor Event Production Awards 2012 moves venue The Back Pain Show 2012 in partnership with Thermacare UBM Live Appoints Industry Veteran Mark Snell to Lead UBM Canon Events Labelexpo Asia 2011 reaches new heights Event suppliers becoming exhibitionists for 2012 BBC Good Food Show Winter - A great success! easyFairs® acquires StocExpo

Nov 2011

Enterprise hotel launches Jewel of the East Serise Global Event Summit to partner with The Europe + Asia Event Forum in January 2012 Nomination for the Exhibition News Awards 2012 Event Production Show research highlights draw of 2012’s municipal events UBM plc acquires Online Marketing Summit, US online/digital marketing conference Natural Beauty Yearbook announces prestigious industry hot list The UK Venue Show calls for papers MIA brings in membership to UK Venue Show

Oct 2011

Event Production Show buoyant as registration opens for 2012 Office Interiors to launch at Olympia in September 2012 camexpo reports successful 2011 show! Etherlive shortlisted as finalist in the inaugural Event Production Awards camexpo 2011 to showcase the latest natural healthcare innovations Industry’s thought leaders to converge at Event Production Show New additions to camexpo exhibitor line-up announced Open letter to Boris Johnson, Mayor of London camexpo conference programme set to draw a healthy crowd Labelexpo Europe 2011 breaks all records lunch! 2011 reports a record-breaking show! Association of Event Organisers (AEO) announces new Chairman Ocean Media Introduce Homes 2012 UBM plc acquires 70% stake in Index Fairs, India’s largest interiors tradeshows

Sep 2011

Events industry angry with Boris Johnson as he shuts Olympia tube service Award-winning lunch! show returns to London’s Old Billingsgate tomorrow! Porritt: RWM in partnership with CIWM set to grow and grow Event Production Show experiences exhibitor frenzy ahead of 2012 Ocean Media Announces New Wedding Shows Event Director lunch! show prepares for a record turnout next week! easyFairs exceeds projected growth forecasts for FY 2010-11 Attendance up 18% at UK’s office* show! Rubbish reflects reality: Manufacturing waste dips below service sectors for first time 1st annual National PA Survey results announced UK Survey reveals feelings of the nation’s PAs Investment can bring recycling transformation, says Coca-Cola enterprises Porritt: A sustainable world by 2050, industry must drive opportunities Recycling goes east with launch of RWM India 2012 show plans revealed easyFairs® customers welcome enhanced online presence Summit voted "The Best Yet" by delegates New additions to office* show line-up announced Natural Products Scandinavia appoints Senior Manager Top industry speakers confirmed for camexpo 2011

Aug 2011

office* show announces launch of National PA Day on 15 September 2011 Top industry names join ‘Working lunch!’ seminar line-up Leading serviced apartments providers to exhibit at office* show AEO appoints Karim Halwagi as CEO lunch! sold out! L.K.Bennett to host fashion show at office* 2011 Marketing Week Live expands in 2012 by launching Promotional Merchandise Show camexpo 2011 announces initial exhibitor list British Airways to sponsor Style Icon Keynote at office* 2011 Mike Rusbridge signs up for Global Event Summit

Jul 2011

UBM H1 2011: Interim results announcement UBM plc acquires Ecobuild, the world’s leading sustainable building exhibition, for up to £51 million The BBC Good Food Shows and MasterChef Live are searching for the best artisan producers in the country EVENTS INDUSTRY AND LOCAL COMMUNITY UNITES TO SAVE DISTRICT LINE TO OLYMPIA OLYMPIA THREATENED BY TUBE STATION CLOSURE WARNS EVENTS INDUSTRY BOSSES Microsoft to host demo sessions at office* 2011 office* show announces initial exhibitor list Marketing Week Live breaks all records at Olympia camexpo wins ‘Highly Commended’ accolade at industry excellence awards Labelexpo wins Marketing Campaign of the Year for record third time at AEO Excellence Awards lunch! show wins Best UK Trade Show Award for second year running!

Jun 2011

lunch! 2011 announces initial exhibitor list Event Production Show Announces New 2012 Awards Judging Panel UBM sells UK entertainment and technology business titles for £2.4m New Sponsors to support New Designers London braces itself for a guerrilla attack UBM acquires 70% of US catering tradeshow business Catersource for $5 million Global Event Summit delegate registration set to sell out Marketing Week Live launches mobile website Juliet Kennard to join Emap from News International Emap and Mack Brooks announce new joint-venture to launch international exhibitions

May 2011

camexpo shortlisted for Best UK Trade Show Award for third year running! lunch! show to defend its Best UK Trade Show Award Acquisition of stake in IFO and Placing Launch conference smashes forecasts! Trade show sponsorship still coveted by blue chip companies Sign & Digital UK 2011 posts an impressive 22% visitor increase HUB: A unique take on street and sportswear for the UK UBM plc acquires AMB exhibitions business in South East Asia ESSA Negotiates Free Stands for Members at Event & Exhibiting Show The Gadget Show Live 2011 – an outstanding success Earls Court Exhibition Centre must stay Reed Exhibitions expands into Saudi

Apr 2011

Positive Q1 – on track for the full year Acquisition of expatriate information and events business Dimension 8 wins four new shows at Event & Exhibiting Show Tarsus ranked sixth leading US trade show organiser

Mar 2011

ACC Liverpool to build new exhibition and events complex Double-Digit Growth at The UK’s largest and longest running marketing & advertising event UBM FY 2010 results and related news

Feb 2011

Hotel, Hospitality and Food Sri Lanka Show launched to respond to world’s current tourism ‘hot spot’ Surface Design Show audience increases by 40% Grass Roots Football Biggest Ever Show Clarion Events and Bauer Media join forces to present exclusive new movie experience Event Production Show finale sees positive feedback and figures Sponsorship and social media lead the way for event industry Event Production Show welcomes industry’s big hitters Event Production Show winning the numbers game

Jan 2011

Corporate quiz shows join the fun at Event Production Show Platform number one – Virgin Trains to go VIP at Event Production Show Montgomery Worldwide Launch Montgomery Africa – a Company Designed for International Joint Ventures in Africa

Dec 2010

National Boat Shows announces new management structure Emap and CIWM announce a joint exhibition for the sustainable waste, resource and environment sector Leaders in International Exhibitions announce Strategic Partnership in Sri Lanka Global Event Summit 2011 - announcing dates and new venue! Association pavilions see Event Production Show hit highest score Labelexpo India is a great success in New Delhi Grass Roots Football Live expansion plans inveiled

Nov 2010

Eco Expo Asia final report Event Production Show turns other shows green with envy UBM acquires Publishing Expo tradeshow for £320,000 Unique 'Feast of Dorset' appoints CEM Event Express accommodates International Confex ASP's software chosen for Food Service Australia 2011 Event Production Show demonstrates diversity with latest exhibitor confirmations All systems go for Event Production Show UBM acquires Lead In Research for £1.45m

Oct 2010

UBM completes its acquisition of Canon Communications LLC Interim Management Statement UBM acquires Hors Antenne for up to €9m UBM announcements - investor briefing, acquisitions Cycle Show 2011 celebrates ten years with significant expansion at a new location UBM agrees to acquire 65% stake in Rotaforte International Trade Fairs & Media

Sep 2010

EMAP signs Video Direct UBM acquires Canon Communications LLC for $287 million Emap has acquired The Energy Event UBM acquires Astound for up to $3.1m

Aug 2010

UBM acquires The Route Development Group for up to £9.3 million Faversham House expands utilities portfolio with Utility Week acquisition Digital graffiti invention on last night's Dragons' Den previewing at HUB 2010

Jul 2010

Solid first half performance; on track for full year QD Events win London Pet Show Ocean Media Group launch new spring Outdoor Leisure Show at NEC UBM divisional appointments Abu Dhabi to host GESS 2011 World Trade Group Storms Sunday Times Fast Track Big names helping to raise funds at Festival Ball 5 elements.berlin Doubles in Size

Jun 2010

Clarion Survey Germany acquires Survey Turkey lunch! Scoops Best Trade Exhibition in AEO Excellence Awards Labelexpo wins "Marketing Campaign of the Year" for second time at AEO Excellence Awards Pure London wins Best Trade Show over 2,000m2 Award! Diversified Business Communications builds reputation in India UBM invests in South America

May 2010

Get involved in ‘Brides at Work’ MPH featuring Top Gear Live offers 'Dream' chance Ocean Media’s first ‘White Gallery London’ exhibition attracts leading international bridal designers Pre-show visitor survey very positive for IMHX Outstanding attendance once again at the UK’s largest environmental event Successful USI User Conference 2010 in Geneva CEM appointed to organise a new academic trade show

Apr 2010

ASP and CDS Team Up to Offer Seamless Web Service Advanstar extends Brand Licensing Europe 2010 to a third day Volcanic ash casts cloud over planned events Food & Drink trade shows 2010 - A huge success

Mar 2010

Ocean Media’s spring of success Ocean Media Appoints New Sales Director Ocean Media Grows European Portfolio Technology for Events Show Launch Venues.org.uk iPhone App Launches Through iTunes Store New date for AEO Excellence Awards

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