The Association of Event Venues (AEV) is the UK’s leading trade body representing venues that host exhibitions, conferences, and live events. Bringing together a powerful network of venues, AEV provides a unified voice for the sector - championing its interests, influencing policy, and ensuring venues remain central to the UK’s thriving events industry.

Through active engagement with government, regulators, and industry bodies, AEV plays a key role in shaping the environment venues operate in. From navigating complex legislation to driving industry-wide initiatives, their work ensures members are informed, represented, and equipped to respond to an evolving landscape.

At its core, AEV is built on collaboration. Through working groups, research, and events, it creates opportunities for venues to share best practice, develop talent, and strengthen connections across the wider events ecosystem. The result is a more aligned, capable, and forward-thinking venue community that continues to raise the standard of live events.