Rachel Parker, Director, Association of Event Venues (AEV), discusses the latest eGuide, a resource helping with the industry’s key areas of concern.
Increasingly over the last few years, there have been calls for standardisation across our industry. The success of any event requires the collaboration of organiser, supplier and venue teams in the background. For this reason, back in 2007, we created the eGuide, a vital resource for the UK events industry. It promotes standardisation, highlights regulatory compliance, enhances safety and supports sustainability, among other benefits.
Here are some of the topics covered within the guide:
Standardisation of practices – The eGuide establishes consistent standards across the industry, ensuring uniformity in event planning and execution, in turn minimising misunderstandings and discrepancies and allowing all stakeholders to operate cohesively.
Regulatory compliance – Crucial for ensuring safety and avoiding liabilities, the eGuide offers detailed guidance on adhering to building regulations, health and safety laws and other statutory requirements helping everyone operate within legal frameworks and reducing the risk of violations.
Health and safety – By following best practices for managing risks and creating a safe environment for attendees and staff, you can effectively mitigate hazards, ensuring safer events.
Inclusivity – Addressing accessibility issues and promoting inclusive practices to make events welcoming for all, enhancing the experience for a broader audience and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.
Operational efficiency – Practical advice on logistics, security, equipment use and more, helps organisations streamline operations, reduce costs and improve productivity.
That’s just the beginning. The AEV eGuide is an indispensable tool for anyone involved in the events industry and it is available to all. The 2024 eGuide is now available via the AEV website, offering a version highlighting this year’s changes and updates and the option to download five sections independently for added convenience.