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Discover our industry-leading events

AEO hosts events throughout the year, to inspire, educate, and connect event professionals at all levels. You’ll find details of our events below.

AEO Excellence Awards

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 Excellence Awards

Next on: June 2027

AEO People's Awards

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 People's Awards 

Next on: January 2027

AEO Conference

AEO Conference

The premier gathering for events industry leaders.

  • Features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking
  • Attracts 250+ senior professionals from around the world

AEO Conference

Next on: September 2026

AEO Forums

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 Forums

Next on: January 2027

Industry dinners and networking

Industry dinners and networking

Member-only dinners focusing on global event markets.

  • Learn about international business opportunities
  • Past events have covered Germany, China, USA, Turkey, and Japan

Find out more

Roundtable discussions

Please check back for more information on roundtable discussions.

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

Purchase Policy 

Event code of conduct

We respectfully request our event attendees to adhere to the attached event code of conduct

Code of conduct