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Sponsored by Messe Frankfurt
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The AEO Conference chair will welcome the audience and give a rundown of what's in store for the day.
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A sharp, strategic recap of the day’s key messages-and where we go from here.
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In an industry increasingly dominated by corporates and private equity, has playing it safe become the biggest risk of all? Join us for a candid fireside chat with Doug Emslie, an entrepreneur who spent 25 years building a business from the back of a taxi to a billion-dollar exit - and who believes the secret to winning is refusing to be normal.
From attitudes to risk and staying motivated through adversity, to the lessons he'd tell his younger self, this is an honest, practical conversation about keeping entrepreneurship alive. He'll also share how he's backing the next generation through Manta, investing time as well as capital. -
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Raise a glass, reconnect with peers, and relax into the evening.
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Great food, lively chat, entertainment and a chance to continue the conversation with industry leaders.
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A chance to pause, recharge and reconnect with fellow attendees.
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Refreshments and informal conversation.
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Arrivals, badge collection, and welcome refreshments.
Registration sponsored by Fusion by ClearCourse
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Yoga disclaimer: A health and safety disclaimer will be provided on the morning, and will need to be signed ahead of participation.
Mats: Please note, mats are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, we encourage attendees to bring their own to join in the fun.
Please note, this is an optional session.
Sponsored by Messe Frankfurt
AEO Conference 2026
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Testimonials
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The AEO Conference is an important forum because it brings together change makers in the event industry, I'm also looking forward to networking with some great people as well.
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The AEO Conference has always been a really important forum, it talks about some of the kind of key topics and trends and certainly as I've sort of developed throughout my career it's always topics around mergers and acquisitions or where the industry is going or the pivot to digital it's always given us really good talking points and things to think about.
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The conference was a fantastic experience, truly living up to its theme 'Motivate. Innovate. Create.' The speakers were highly engaging and entertaining, offering invaluable insights into key industry topics. Well done, Team AEO!
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