AOK Events

For the third year running AOK Events have been placed in the Top 50 Great Places To Work in the UK, with us chalking up a remarkable 19th place in 2024 🎉 We are the only company of 50 employees or fewer from the hospitality industry to achieve this accolade. To say we are incredibly proud is an understatement. We have the best team! The last 12 months has been a ground-breaking one for the Company, with us becoming an employee-owned business after purchasing 65% of the company's shares from AOK Events shareholders through an Employee Ownership Trust. All of our staff are incredibly motivated to make unforgettable happen, day in day out, for our roster of wonderful clients. If you add in company trips to Morocco and Slovenia; 8 brilliant new members of staff; one of our best financial years on record; significant progress around improved employee wellbeing; becoming a more sustainable business; the launch of our new Destination Management Company, flexible working and countless nights out...you can see why we really are A Great Place To Work. #UKBestWorkplaces #bestworkplaces #gptwcertified

An engaging Insight Xtra for Netapp at The Peninsula 📈 We worked with NetApp to create a memorable event for their fourth annual INSIGHT Xtra Partners conference, combining two events into one. Recognising the need for a larger space, AOK Events secured the brand new Peninsula, offering high-end event spaces perfect for bringing all partners together. We delivered: 🔎 Venue finding 💼 Full event management 💡 Management of all AV and production 📋 Guest registration 🎤 Keynote speaker Hannah Fry 🎸 A roaming band for the drinks reception ✉️ Liaised with all suppliers 🌱 Eco-friendly branding 🚚 Management of logistics with their vendors to create a ‘vendor village’ Guests gathered for an unforgettable experience, with exciting discussions, networking, and a luxurious setting that made the event one to remember. “I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU! We couldn’t have pulled off such a spectacular event without you guys! You have been so supportive and patient! We’ve received some incredible feedback from our partners, customers, and sales teams.” #conference #eventmanagement #partnerevent

A Day in the Life of our Operations Director Charlie 💛 Charlie recently travelled to Prague, to conduct site visits for one of our client's events. Site visits are crucial when planning our events to find the right venue for guest count, but more importantly to match the vibe! ✨ Keep your eyes peeled for the final event in Prague 👀 🇨🇿 #eventmanagement #venuefinding #internationalevents

What would you ask Emily during a Q&A event? It was a pleasure working with Emily Maitlis on a fireside chat for one of our clients last night. The legendary journalist and broadcaster has covered some of the most important political stories of our time and makes for a riveting guest speaker and Q&A guest. We would love to hear your questions for Emily in the comments! #speaker #firesidechat #evententertainment #emilymaitlis

The dust is settling on AOK Events third staff incentive, which saw us take 31 employees out to Tenerife for a long weekend of team-building, sunshine and laughter. We visited the National Park at Mt Teide, had wine tasting at an organic vineyard, went whale and dolphin watching, organised a Beach Olympics, swam, sunbathed and created memories for a lifetime. The trip is not just a reward for hitting targets, It's a reward to the amazing team that worked throughout 2024 for living and breathing our company values day in and day out and for Making Unforgettable Happen for our Clients. Huge thanks to Charlie Tanner, my co-organiser, and Jo Greenstock, Dan Wheeler, Daniel Bull, Matt Smith, Jessica Banks, Louise O'Keeffe, Hollie Barber, Elle Rainbird, Tom Parker, Cristina Macias, Laura Goncalves, Amanda Head, Ross Jackson, Emma Reavley, Susie McCarthy, Jake Tidd, Beth Hounsell, Hannah Ennis, Jon Eden, Kat Clifford-Harding (née Martin), Emma Ingleton, Matt Wootten, Tyler Wilkins, Holly Dowling, Hettie Ralph, Alice Gollins, Emily Smallbones, Mekenzie Ford, and Elle Stone, for bringing their A games and making up the best team in London, along with their colleagues who held the fort and who will hopefully travel out in 2026. #eventprofsuk #incentive #events

Our February recap ☀️ Last month, we organised events all over London from cycling at the Velodrome and setting up bus stops for JCDecaux to celebrating 10 years of Pip and Nut in Shoreditch, before taking off into the sun for our annual company incentive trip to Tenerife. Event Highlights: 📷 Organised an annual sales & marketing conference for Canon at Heathrow, including a grand stage set with full production, followed by a beautiful awards gala dinner where guests partied into the night! 🚌 Created an immersive celebration of London for JCDecaux at The Renaissance, including an actual bespoke bus stop. 🐦⬛ Assisted our client with welcoming their new starters by exclusively hiring the 9th Floor of Wagtail & filling it with a range of activities as well as full branding. 🐿️ Transformed Kachette into a Woodland theme for the 10th Anniversary of Pip & Nut, including a bespoke photo booth with life-size squirrel cutouts, a fully branded 8mx3m wall, bespoke food & cocktails menu, stunning florals & a bar with a life-size tree in centre. 🚲 Organised a corporate cycling session with brunch at the iconic Lee Valley Velopark for 32 people. Favourite dinner venues booked: 🍽️ Hart Shoreditch 🍝 Toklas 🍤 Jeru 🫒 Manicomio City Favourite Entertainment booked: 🎤 Speakers Emily Maitlis & Rachel Elnaugh for corporate IWD events this week  🎬 Entertainment add on's for a Snow White Screening event for our client 🎷 DJ Paul & Sax and bongo duo for an event at The Grove 📸 Our 360 video booth at Kia Oval this week 🎶 DJ Elliot was at Coya Mayfair last week providing music for our clients event  🇬🇧 British themed entertainment at Four Seasons London at Tower Bridge last week Corporate Hospitality News: ⚽️ Carabao Cup Finalists announced: Newcastle vs Liverpool on 16th March at Wembley 🏆 Vertu Trophy Final: Birmingham will face Peterborough at Wembley on 13th April 🎤 Beyonce announced 6 nights at Tottenham Hotspur 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England beat Scotland in the Six Nations' Calcutta Cup for the first time in 5 years 🇪🇺 Champions League Round of 16 fixtures confirmed: Club Brugge v Aston Villa, PSV v Arsenal, PSG v Liverpool 🏉 England 2025 Autumn International fixtures confirmed – they will play against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina at the Allianz Stadium in November. Company News: 🌊 We headed to Tenerife for our third annual AO-Vay-K and enjoyed the sun, sea and loads of shared laughter 🧡 We welcomed Emma to the creative team 🫶 We completed our second round of volunteering days at Ace of Clubs ☀️ Our hospitality team made their way to the London Summer Event Show meeting with many clients new and old   Favourite Trustpilot review 💚: "Emily was so helpful from start to finish with supplying tickets for the F175 Event at the O2. Our guests had a wonderful experience and I will not hesitate to use them again. Thank you....." #monthlyrecap #eventmanagement #makeunforgettablehappen

We’re off to Europe! 🇪🇸 As we embark on our third annual AO-Vay-K incentive trip, we wanted to share our favourite European off-site venues to inspire your next get away! Europe offers an abundance of exceptional off-site venues, each offering unique experiences and settings that are perfect for corporate events, team-building activities, conferences, and retreats. Whether you’re looking for a tranquil escape to foster creativity, a grand venue to make a statement, or a charming location that blends tradition with innovation, there is an off-site venue tailored to your needs. 🏛️ Athens - Conrad Athens The Ilisian Opening in Q4 2025, The Ilisian is transforming the iconic former Hilton Athens, in to a premier Conrad property. The hotel will feature 280 bedrooms and suites and event spaces for up to 900 guests, making it perfect for international conferences. 🚤 Venice - Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort A unique property that has its own private beach that can be incorporated into your event. The hotel boasts an impressive mix of over 10 meeting rooms that can cater for large groups of up to 500 theatre or 1500 for standing receptions. 🌴 Alicante - Asia Gardens Asia Gardens, a 5-star hotel, offers the perfect setting in Spain for large corporate events, conferences, meetings, exhibitions and trade shows. The 3,500 m² conference centre features two main halls that can be divided into 2 to 9 rooms, accommodating anywhere from 30 to 1,000 guests. 🌷 Amsterdam - Hotel Okura Amsterdam Hotel Okura Amsterdam is located just 15 minutes from Schiphol International Airport and within walking distance of RAI Convention Centre. All of the event spaces are on a dedicated floor comprising of 20 meeting rooms and 4 foyers, which can accommodate up to 2,500 guests at one time, with the majority of spaces offering natural daylight. ☀️ Mallorca - Jumeirah Mallorca Located high above Port de Sóller on Mallorca’s pristine northwest coast, the hotel offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the stunning UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. This blissful retreat offers 4 meeting rooms, all with sea views, and three amazing outdoor terraces, making it ideal for special receptions, high-end dinners and luxury off-sites. 🌊 Algarve - Tivoli Hotels & Resorts Algarve Located just 45 minutes from Faro airport, Tivoli offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Marina de Vilamoura. The main conference hall hosts up to 3,000 guests, and its contemporary and unique design highlights 180° views of the marina and sea. Within the resort, there are additional meeting rooms, as well as the Lakeside which is spectacular for private banquets. Keep your eyes peeled for updates from our trip to Tenerife! 📸 #incentivetravel #europeanvenues #venuefinding

Kat’s Acts Present: Jet Suit Pilots 🚀 Where innovation meets the skies, we’re delighted to introduce you to our brilliant Jet Suit Pilots. Since this act launched 4 years ago, they have already performed their stunning aerial displays in over 33 countries! Perfect for: 🎪 Festivals ☀️ Outdoor events 📸 PR & social media events 🏆 delivering awards at award ceremonies For any outdoor events, this act is sure to impress crowds as they watch our pilot’s control 1000bhp with their jet suits, deftly flying above both land and water. Available to book as a solo pilot or in a group, our pilots show us the magic of flight like we’ve never seen before! Where will you let the jet suit pilots fly? #jetsuitpilots #evententertainment #makeunforgettablehappen

AI themed Entertainment for your Next Corporate Event 🤖 After a fantastic 25 years at the helm of new and innovative events throughout the UK and further afield, AOK Events have always introduced new, innovative and cutting-edge AI entertainment to bring an exciting addition to client events. As we look forward to the next 25 years, what will entertainment look like? Artificial intelligence and new technologies are completely reshaping the future of entertainment at events. It transforms them into personalised, interactive, and immersive experiences to wow any attendee. AI can make events more memorable and accessible to diverse audiences, reaching attendees in person and those attending remotely too. ℹ️ Learn more here - https://lnkd.in/euTgwB2W

A day in the life of our marketing manager Hannah 📖 As we celebrate 25 years of AOK Events, we are celebrating our brilliant team! Let us introduce you to Hannah: As our marketing manager and the queen of CONTENT, Hannah gets stuck into a variety of creative projects including the planning and design of our Quarterly magazine, our website content, LinkedIn strategy and much more... Keep your eyes peeled for the redesign of our box at Lord's! 👀🏏 #dayinthelife #marketing