• THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF EVENT SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES

    THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF EVENT SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES

    We are the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), a trade body representing the very best contractors and suppliers of goods and services to the UK’s thriving events industry.

  • THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF EVENT SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES

    THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF EVENT SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES

  • THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF EVENT SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES

    THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF EVENT SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES

WHO WE ARE

We are the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), a trade body representing the very best contractors and suppliers of goods and services to the UK’s thriving events industry.

With a focus on health and safety, ESSA drives excellence across the industry and shares best practice with its membership while providing a platform for education and business development.

With our members, who sit at the centre of the events community both in the UK and overseas, we are the collective voice of the supplier and services sector inside and outside of the business events industry.

FIND OUT MORE>>>

8 REASONS TO JOIN ESSA

Trust and confidence

Working with an ESSA member comes with a quality assurance that your customers will receive the best possible service.

ESSA Accredited

Stand out from the crowd with ESSA Accredited Status, an annual company-level qualification designed to demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of health & safety benchmarks.

Training and development

ESSA is committed to providing market-leading training and development opportunities to members. 

Join a collaborative community

ESSA’s supportive and inspirational community helps our members develop and benefit from shared best practice, seek new opportunities, overcome challenges and address industry issues.

Make the right connections

Exhibitors, organisers and venues can access a supplier directory containing a full list of ESSA members. Available on the ESSA, AEO and AEV websites.

Technical help and operational support

Access a wealth of support including the most up-to-date rules and regulations via a dedicated helpline, online resources and email communications.

Personal account management

Tailor your ESSA membership to your needs by providing us with your top three objectives and we will create your personalised account management plan.

Exclusive member discounts

Access a range of products and services at preferential member rates designed to help save money and time and put money back into your business. 

FIND OUT MORE>>>

WHY USE AN ESSA MEMBER

THE QUALITY SERVICE CHARTER

Every member is required to sign our Quality Service Charter and Code of Conduct, a commitment and promise to adhere to codes of best practice and provide the highest level of professional service.

Member verified

Every new member application is sent for peer review to the whole of ESSA membership.

Fully insured and vetted

Members must provide proof of £5m Public Liability insurance (annually checked) and are subject to the associations credit and accounts checking for financial health, repeated quarterly.

ESSA Bond*

In the event of a member defaulting under contract, the ESSA Bond is an insurance policy that will seek to recompense any loss incurred by the client (exhibitor, organiser or fellow member). *Subject to terms and conditions and qulaifying members.

FIND OUT MORE>>>

LATEST ESSA NEWS

Being transparent and embracing failure for a sustainable future drives the conversation at ESSA Conference 2024

Being transparent and embracing failure for a sustainable future drives the conversation at ESSA Conference 2024

on 13 December 2024 in ESSA news

Understanding your individual ability to affect change, being transparent and embracing failure were just some of the key messages discussed at the Event Supplier and Services Association’s (ESSA) 2024 Conference. More than 220 event professionals attended this year’s annual conference, which took ...

Read More
Being transparent and embracing failure for a sustainable future drives the conversation at ESSA Conference 2024

Being transparent and embracing failure for a sustainable future drives the conversation at ESSA Conference 2024

on 13 December 2024 in ESSA news

Understanding your individual ability to affect change, being transparent and embracing failure were just some of the key messages discussed at the Event Supplier and Services Association’s (ESSA) 2024 Conference. More than 220 event professionals attended this year’s annual conference, which took ...

Read More
ESSA announces 2024 award winners, honouring Steve Barratt for Outstanding Contribution

ESSA announces 2024 award winners, honouring Steve Barratt for Outstanding Contribution

on 06 December 2024 in ESSA news

The winners of the 2024 Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) Awards were revealed last night, celebrating the remarkable achievements of the industry’s brightest talents.

Read More

SEE ALL>>>

SEE ALL>>>

LATEST MEMBER NEWS

Skyline Whitespace achieves ISO certifications, demonstrating commitment to quality and environmental standards

Skyline Whitespace achieves ISO certifications, demonstrating commitment to quality and environmental standards

on 11 December 2024 in Member news

Skyline Whitespace, a global market leader in premium modular exhibition stand design and build, has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations.

Read More
Solutions2 wins gold at the ESSA Awards, celebrating sustainability and design excellence

Solutions2 wins gold at the ESSA Awards, celebrating sustainability and design excellence

on 10 December 2024 in Member news

The traditional stand design and build company announces its fourth award win of the year.

Read More
Reducing emissions with modular solutions!

Reducing emissions with modular solutions!

on 02 December 2024 in Member news

Delivering furniture to events is a costly exercise, especially when furniture does not easily stack, resulting in wasted transport space and the need to send multiple vehicles.

Read More

SEE ALL>>>

SEE ALL>>>

RECEIVE THE LATEST NEWS FROM ESSA

Sign up to our newsletter find out what ESSA and our members are up to

ABOUT ESSA

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) is a trade body representing the very best contractors and suppliers of goods and services to the UK’s thriving events industry.

About us>>

Contact Us

ESSA
119 High Street
Berkhamsted
Herts HP4 2DJ

Tel: 01442 285812

info@essa.uk.com

Contact us>>

Our Partners

Insurance Partner

InEvexco

Marketing Partners

­