Join Essa

Are you a supplier, service provider, or professional within the events supply community? ESSA exists to elevate standards and strengthen unity across the sector, empowering members to challenge the norm, innovate with confidence, and help build a secure, prosperous industry that commands respect and delivers exceptional experiences. With a diverse membership of over 350 organisations and individuals, ESSA provides sector leadership through advocacy, shared standards, practical resources, and meaningful connections. We support our members in addressing critical industry priorities, including sustainability, safety, innovation, and long-term growth. Whether you are a large organisation or an independent professional, our tiered membership structure is designed to meet your needs.

	MEMBERSHIP TIER
Benefit	Full	Associate	Individual
ESSA Member Logo - specific to membership tier
ESSA Accredited - H&S and Sustainability
ESSA Bond * The ESSA Bond is our (ESSA) insurance policy that, in the event of one of our members defaulting under contract, is designed to recompense the loss incurred by the client (exhibitor, organiser or fellow member).
Discounted Insurance - 7.5 % discount
Increased to 12.5% for accreditated H&S members
Sustainability Tools - Carbon Calculators for Business & Event Projects
Individual employee online training - unlimited**
IOSH Training Discount - Safety for Executives & Directors, Managing Safety, Managing Safely Refresher, Working Safely
2 Free Tickets to the AGM *******
Association voting rights
1 x Free Tickets to the ESSA Conference Day ********		(1st year only)	(1st year only)
1 x Free Tickets to the ESSA Dinner & Awards Evening ********
Access to Working Groups - ESSA & Cross Association Groups
Opportunity to take part and see the results of business critical industry research (economic impact study, SASIE, Stronger Together)
Business Support HR, H&S, Tax, Legal, VAT Advice. Includes access to library of 700 business templates
Working Abroad Advice - Visas, work permits etc.
ESSA Community WhatsApp Group - real time peer to peer support in business critical areas.
Significant discounted rates at our sister associations AEO & AEV events.
Ability to become an ESSA Marketing Partner - exclusive brand awareness
Discounted business services from association partners

* UK members only, not Overseas members
** Associate 2 places and Individual 1 place
*******Associate and Individual 1 free ticket
******** All new members for their 1st year receive 1 free ticket to conference & 1 free ticket to dinner on all levels, year 2, no tickets unless Full members or upgrade
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