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Attend the AAA Leaders Summit 2026

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7-8 October 2026  ·  Venue TBA

ABOUT THE EVENT

The AAA Leaders' Summit brings together the most influential voices in live events for two days of insight, inspiration and high-level networking. It's built for the people shaping the future of the sector — senior leaders from across the UK and international live events community, spanning music, sport and culture, all facing similar challenges and open to sharing honest perspectives.

Designed to spark fresh thinking and meaningful discussion, the Summit features a curated programme of expert panels, in-depth conversations and a live podcast recording with a leading industry figure. Beyond the stage, delegates build valuable relationships through structured networking and pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with the suppliers shaping the future of the sector. You'll leave with fresh perspectives, powerful connections and the ideas to stay ahead in an evolving live events landscape.

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DO YOU QUALIFY?

The AAA Leaders' Summit is a senior, curated gathering — every place is qualified so the room is made up of the decision-makers actively shaping and delivering live events. That's what makes the peer discussion valuable, and the pre-arranged meetings worth attending.

A senior leader in live events
You hold a director, founder or senior management role with organising and budget responsibility — across promoting, festivals, production, agencies or operations.

Working across music, sport or culture
You deliver live experiences at scale and recognise the shared challenges facing the wider industry, whatever your corner of it.

Shaping strategy and commercial direction
You influence how your organisation approaches sponsorship, funding, sustainability, marketing and growth — not just day-to-day delivery.

Open to honest, peer-level exchange
You're here to share what's genuinely working and what isn't, and to learn from leaders facing the same pressures.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Expert panels
In-depth sessions with senior leaders on the issues shaping live events right now.

In-depth conversations
Candid, on-stage discussions that go beyond the headlines.

Live podcast recording
A leading industry figure in conversation, recorded in the room.

Pre-arranged one-to-one meetings
Pre-qualified meetings with innovative suppliers, scheduled in advance so there's no cold networking on the day.

Structured networking
Dedicated sessions to build genuine relationships with peers across the sector.

EVENT AGENDA

The full conference programme will be made available following the call for papers.

Interesting in participating? Put forward a speaker submission below 👇

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