AEV names Full Circle Events & Exhibitions Ltd and Showsec International Ltd as icebreaker event sponsors.

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) is pleased to reveal Full Circle Events & Exhibitions Ltd and Showsec International Ltd are co-sponsors of the AEV icebreaker event to be held at Fame Factory, Excel Waterfront, London on Thursday 13 November 2025.

Full Circle Events & Exhibitions Ltd, a leading full-service exhibition stand contractor, provides creative, reliable and sustainable solutions across the UK and Europe, and end-to-end project delivery. With in-house print and production capabilities and a team of experienced event and project managers, Full Circle works closely with venue teams on health and safety, electrics and logistics to ensure smooth, high-quality execution of large exhibition events and are returning as sponsor of the conference event for the third time.

Kane Thomas, commercial director, Full Circle, said, “We’re thrilled to be sponsoring the AEV conference icebreaker again this year. Supporting venues is such an important part of what we do.”

Thomas continued, “We invest a lot of time and effort in collaborating with amazing venues across the UK. By sharing ideas and building strong partnerships, we’re constantly finding new ways to improve delivery for our clients. We can’t wait to catch up with everyone at the icebreaker!”

Showsec is the UK’s most trusted crowd management, venue and event security specialist, with an international reputation for excellence. The company has over 45 years’ experience delivering scalable security solutions across a wide range of events, from international music tours and major sporting fixtures to royal ceremonies and cultural festivals. This year they are supporting the icebreaker for the first time.

Alex Taylor, head of commercial, communications & logistics, Showsec, commented, “We’re excited to be sponsoring the AEV icebreaker event. In a world where security and crowd management are more important than ever, it’s crucial that we work closely together with venues in recognising and embracing that responsibility. We’re proud to play our part in supporting that collaboration.”

Rachel Parker, director, AEV, welcomed the sponsors, “We are delighted Full Circle has returned and pleased to welcome Showsec as our icebreaker sponsors - our icebreaker events are always a highlight.”

The icebreaker will take place at Fame Factory – Excel’s latest immersive experience – in London on the night preceding the conference. The AEV annual conference offers a packed programme with the theme ‘Accelerate. Shaping the future of events.’

Parker added, “The Fame Factory provides a star studded backdrop for a fun evening of networking and socialising with our industry colleagues, sponsors and partners ahead of what promises to be an insightful conference.”

Bookings for the AEV conference can be made at https://www.aevconference.org.uk/booking-information