AEV welcomes V&A as ninth new member of 2025

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has welcomed its ninth new member of the year, V&A Dundee, the first ever dedicated design museum in Scotland and the only other V&A museum anywhere in the world outside London.

V&A Dundee provides a place of inspiration, discovery and learning through its mission to enrich lives through design; bringing design from all over the world to Scotland and offering a new platform to Scottish designers.

Ciara Norman, safety, health and environmental manager, V&A Dundee said, “Joining the AEV is a fantastic development opportunity for V&A Dundee. We are proud to take our place among the UK's leading venues and are eager to share insights and best practices with our network peers. We are excited to leverage this network to attract more diverse events to Dundee, contributing to the city's ongoing cultural and economic growth." 

Rachel Parker, CEO, AEV, commented, “We are delighted to welcome the V&A Dundee, a unique venue. We offer outstanding networking opportunities allowing members to forge valuable business relationships, exchange best practice and stay informed about the latest trends and technologies. I am confident V&A Dundee will benefit from our working groups, discussions and shared best practice and I look forward to the contributions they will make to our association.”