AEO hosts events throughout the year, to inspire, educate, and connect event professionals at all levels. You’ll find details of our events below.
Discover our industry-leading events
AEO Excellence Awards
Celebrating the best in the events industry over the past year.
- Categories include Best Trade Show, Best Consumer Show, and Sustainability Award
- Recognises achievements of organisers, venues, and suppliers
AEO People's Awards
Shining a spotlight on rising stars in the events industry.
- Celebrates junior to middle-management professionals
- Nominees share inspiring stories and connect with peers
AEO Forums
Essential learning for event professionals at all levels.
- Three streams: Marketing, Operations, and Sales
- Ideal for junior to middle-management staff right through to directors
AEO International Dinners
Member-only dinners focusing on global event markets.
- Learn about international business opportunities
- Past events have covered Germany, China, USA, Turkey, and Japan
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AEO Partnership Summit
The AEO Partnership Summit was created to give private organisers the tools they need to get their businesses in the best shape and fit for the future.
For members of the PIE, international and UK organisers focus groups.
AEO Marketing social
Built for marketers at every level, this member-only event is all about connecting, sharing ideas, and having the kind of conversations you do not usually get time for during the working day.
NEW FOR 2026: marketing leaders' roundtable, delivered by Bright, a Talan company
An exclusive roundtable for Heads of Marketing, Marketing Directors and Chief Marketing Officers
AEO Purchase Policy
To view the Purchase Policy for AEO ticketed events such as the AEO Forums, AEO People's Awards, AEO Excellence Awards and AEO Conference please click the button below
