How can we help you?
Maximising your membership
Gain insight
- Access bespoke research for benchmarking and strategy development through regular contact with other members
- Read industry news delivered monthly
Show credibility
- Stand out to AEO and ESSA members as an approved AEV venue
- Use the AEV Logo, an increasingly recognised brand: a kite-mark for event venue excellence
- Use the eGuide adoptee logo demonstrating best practice in the industry
Working Groups
16 groups
Each of our groups provides a focus on areas of critical importance to event venues. They are comprised of a number of individuals who have volunteered to freely share specialist knowledge and skills.
Network
We organise an increasing number of opportunities to engage with other venue professionals and, through our sister associations, members of the organising community and a wide range of suppliers that support and service the industry.
Member Zone
Upload releases and jobs
Upload your very own press releases and jobs vacancies to the AEV website for further exposure and social sharing.
Resources
eGuide
The eGuide provides clear and straightforward guidance for achieving common standards of health, safety and operational planning, management and on-site conduct across UK event venues.
SASIE
This report provides essential, quantified marketing intelligence to organisers, suppliers and venues.
The report is released free of charge to all members.
AEV events
Conference
Launched in response to member requests in 2016, the event now attracts over 200 attendees and creates a unique opportunity for venue teams to learn from expert speakers and panellists discussing relevant issues.
Sister association events
AEO Awards, Forums and Conference
AEO Excellence Awards: the best the events industry has to offer.
AEO Forums: the definitive business networking opportunity.
AEO Conference: the business networking forum.
ESSA Conference, awards night and the event industry charity golf day "In the Rough"
Conference and Awards: - educational presentations from both key note speakers and relevant industry peers and a unique opportunity to network with the largest number of exhibitions suppliers in one place.
In the Rough: informal networking event where suppliers, venues and organisers gather to raise money for our selected charities.