AEV teams up with Excel London for 2025 conference

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced that its 2025 annual conference will take place at Excel London, on Friday 14th November.

AEV director Rachel Parker, made the announcement, saying, "Our members requested varied location in venue selection, so we are looking forward to returning to Excel London for our ninth AEV conference.”

Excel London opened in November 2000, in London’s historic Royal Docks and has been at the forefront of the area’s regeneration. Every year the venue hosts over 400 events, welcoming 40,000 exhibiting companies and over four million people, from across the globe.

Simon Mills, chief commercial officer, Excel London, commented “We are delighted to be hosting the AEV conference on November 14, 2025.  There are lots of benefits to being a member of the AEV, not just for networking but for learning too and hosting the AEV community as they come together for their lead annual event is exciting for us.” 

Parker added, “The conference continues to grow and get better year on year, our members enjoy reconnecting, learning and meeting industry colleagues and we are thrilled to do that at Excel London - perfect timing to mark their 25th year in operation.”

The popular evening icebreaker, a favourite amongst AEV members, will also return in 2025. The pre-conference event provides delegates with an additional opportunity to network and will be held on Thursday 13th November 2025.

Further information will be available from the AEV website in the new year.