The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) and members of the event industry met with senior government representatives at No.10 Downing Street on Thursday 5th June to discuss the future of the events industry.

Representatives from Clarion Events, Informa, UBM, i2i Events Group and ITE Group joined the AEO’s chief executive Karim Halwagi in a visit to Number 10 Downing Street to discuss the future of exhibitions, congress and the events industry in the UK.

The group focused on how the UK government can assist and enhance the growth and development of the UK's exhibitions and events sector.

Karim Halwagi commented on the meeting: "I am delighted that our industry has been recognised by No.10 and very encouraged with the discussion during the meeting at Downing Street.

"I am sure that this will be the first of many discussions on how the events industry can work more closely with the government in an effort to assist in the further economic growth and development of UK plc."

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