About ESSA

About ESSAEvent Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) is a trade association representing contractors and suppliers of goods and services to the exhibition industry.  It shares a secretariat with its sister organisations, Association of Event Organisers (AEO) and Association of Event Venues (AEV) and thus benefits from the central information source.  The development of a closer relationship and understanding between organisers their suppliers and venues can only benefit the industry as a whole.

This closer relationship is partly demonstrated by way of joint working groups covering a range of issues into which all sides of the industry have an important input.  It is also a major step towards the goal of enabling the industry to speak with a united voice when striving to increase its share of the marketing cake.

Core Purpose

  • The Event Suppliers and Services Association (ESSA) is the trade association representing the best interests of contractors and suppliers of goods and services to the exhibitions & events industry.’

Core Values

  • Commitment - Innovation - Integrity - Teamwork

Long Term Vision

  • ‘ESSA will be the most influential trade association of choice in the events and exhibition sector, representing the interests of its members overseeing the setting and development of best practice.’

Why Use an ESSA Member?

  • In the current economic climate it is important to make the right choice, to have confidence in your contractor or supplier to give satisfaction and guarantee success. ESSA aims to raise awareness to the Events and Exhibition sector of the importance of using a contractor or supplier that is a member of a recognised association, giving the end user assurances of the best possible service.  Click here for more information

Why should my company join ESSA?

How to apply for Membership? 

Meet the ESSA Team  

ESSA Memorandum and Articles

ESSA Code of Conduct

ESSA Bond

ESSA Business Plan 2011

ESSA Strategy 2011 - 2013

Notice of Membership Applications
 

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