Clarion Gaming, a leading event organizer, is celebrating the recognition of its flagship events, ICE London and iGB Affiliate London, as they have been shortlisted for the prestigious Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO) annual Awards.
Known as the "Oscars" of the events industry, the AEO Awards have acknowledged ICE London in the Best UK Tradeshow category for events exceeding 8,000 sqm, while iGB Affiliate London made it to the final shortlist for events ranging from 4,001 to 8,000 sqm.
Adding to the accolades, Affiliate Meet Markt, a collaborative initiative between Clarion Gaming's Gaming and Digital Marketing Divisions, has been nominated in the Best International Event Launch category. The winners will be unveiled during the awards ceremony scheduled for June 16th at the Grosvenor House in London's Park Lane.
Clarion Gaming has achieved remarkable success with both ICE London and iGB Affiliate London, setting new records in terms of attendance and customer satisfaction. Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, expressed his appreciation, saying, "The AEO shortlist is a significant recognition of the dedicated efforts made by our organizing teams in collaboration with our customers and the global gaming industry."
He continued, "Our team's passion for the sectors we serve was clearly evident to the thousands of industry professionals who attended, traveling from all corners of the world. This year, the AEO received a record number of entries, and being shortlisted is a testament to the professionalism of the entire Clarion Gaming team. We are already deep into the planning for the 2024 editions of these events."
Andy Ventris, ICE Show Director who joined Clarion Gaming in June 2022, expressed his awe at ICE London 2023, stating, "ICE 2023 was an exhilarating introduction to the international gaming industry. Having worked in events throughout my professional career, the energy and dynamism at ICE London surpassed anything I have ever experienced. Drawing over 40,000 industry professionals to London in February speaks volumes about the work and dedication of everyone involved with the ICE brand."
Meanwhile, iGB Affiliate London 2023 achieved record-breaking success, attracting more attendees from a greater number of countries than ever before. Naomi Barton, Portfolio Director responsible for the iGB brand, highlighted the event's excellence, saying, "According to independent research conducted by Explori among our stakeholders, iGB Affiliate London 2023 ranked in the top 5% of UK B2B events. Being shortlisted in our category further validates the iGB brand and the outstanding stakeholder experience delivered by our team."
Clarion Gaming continues to be at the forefront of organizing industry-leading events, and the recognition received by ICE London, iGB Affiliate London, and Affiliate Meet Markt demonstrates their commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for professionals in the gaming and affiliate marketing sectors.
