About us: Supporting the events industry: Community: Advocacy: Talent

Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is the trade body for companies that conceive, create, develop, and manage trade and consumer events in the UK. We’re run by our members, for our members, through an elected council and specialist working groups.

Anna Golden - Chief Executive Officer - AEO

At the AEO, we unite and champion the business events community - giving organisers the opportunity to learn, lead and grow.

We're built by our members, so your insight sets our direction.

We champion the industry to government, support and develop the people within it, and connect, convene and celebrate everything this sector achieves.

Whatever your role or the size of your organisation, there's a place for you here.

CONNECT, CONVENE & CELEBRATE

We bring the business events community together - creating spaces to connect, collaborate and celebrate the sector’s success.

SUPPORT &
DEVELOP

We help organisers and their teams grow - offering the tools, insight and confidence needed to succeed in a changing industry.

CHAMPION THE INDUSTRY

We represent the collective voice of the industry - advocating for organisers and their teams at the highest levels and driving meaningful change.

BUILT BY
MEMBERS

AEO is shaped by its members - their insight, expertise and ambition define our direction and priorities.

AEO membership offers unparalleled benefits for event organisers of all sizes.

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Articles of association

The Articles of Association for the AEO establishes the rules and regulations governing the organisation’s operations, membership, and management. To view or download a PDF version of the articles of association, please click on the link below.

Articles of Association