Record attendance at AEO Conference 2025 in Manchester9th September 2025 | published by Max Steventon SHARE
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Conference drew its largest audience to date on 4 September 2025, with more than 280 senior leaders attending Manchester Central. The turnout marked a 17% increase on the previous year.
The inaugural Business at Breakfast session opened the formal programme, with broadcaster Danni Hewson providing an overview of UK and global economic trends.
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