Business events get back to business
24 November 2020
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- Project Recovery join 1 Industry Voice
  24 November 2020
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- All Secure Expo signed off
  19 November 2020
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- New EIA Chair Announced
  13 October 2020
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EIA delivers open letter to PM and Chancellor
02 October 2020
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- Response from the AEO, AEV and ESSA to the government’s Covid19 statement of 22 Sept 2020.
  23 September 2020
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- Olympia London: ready to welcome back sensational events with sensible measures
  09 September 2020
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- ESSA holds first ever online AGM
  21 July 2020
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ABOUT ESSA

We’re the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), a trade body representing the very best suppliers of goods and services to the events industry. With a focus on Health & Safety, education, business development and driving excellence and shared best practice, ESSA and our members sit at the centre of the events community both in the UK and overseas.

Having established ourselves over the last 10 years (merger of BECA & AEC 2007), with our members we are the collective voice of the supplier and services sector.

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MEET THE TEAM

Industry Collaboration

EIA

A central information source, development of closer relationships and understanding between organisers, suppliers and venues - benefiting the industry as a whole.

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FaceTime

An initiative to provide expertise and guidance for marketers and businesses, explaining why and how face-to-face marketing works and how to get the very best out of it.

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Cross-Association Working Groups

The AEO, AEV and ESSA run working groups which every member has access to, discussing important industry issues such as HR, H&S, Sustainability and Technology.

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WHY USE AN ESSA MEMBER

OPERATE AND COMPLY WITH THE QUALITY SERVICE CHARTER

Upon joining, every member must sign our Quality Service Charter and Code of Conduct which dictates the level of professional service and codes of best practices which must be adhered to.

Verified references from fellow members and customers

Each new member must have a reference from an ESSA/AEO or AEV member as well as a recent client. Each new application is then vetted by the membership before acceptance.

Fully insured and vetted.

Before joining, members must provide their full insurances and the last 12 months accounts for vetting.

ESSA Bond*

The ESSA Bond is our insurance policy that in the event of one of our members defaulting under contract, will seek to recompence the loss incurred by the client (exhibitor, organiser or fellow member). *ESSA Bond is subject terms and conditions.

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NEWS FROM our MEMBERS

NEW BDM FOR VIVIDINK PR.

on 12 November 2020 in Member news

We are excited to announce the appointment of Simon Perry to the newly created post of business development manager for ...

Scan Display supports cancer charity with outdoor branding

on 04 November 2020 in Member news

Scan Display supports cancer charity with outdoor branding

52eight3 gains ESSA membership

on 21 October 2020 in Member news

52eight3 is delighted to announce its membership of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has been confirmed.

Ungerboeck Announces Tech Solutions to Support the Reopening of the Events Industry

on 07 September 2020 in Member news

Ungerboeck, the world’s event software, is further expanding their support to the industry by releasing a series of Reopening ...

The non-expert guide to list building

on 03 September 2020 in Member news

I don’t claim to be an “expert” on list building but I do get asked about ...

Just published: A Dozen Trade Show Stories About Building Sales

on 25 August 2020 in Member news

Just in case you need reminding about how great events can be for business, we’ve just published "A Dozen ...

Appealing to your buyers

There are many reasons why event industry suppliers become part of the ESSA Community. High on the list is the confidence that buyers have in working with ESSA members.

Making the right connections

ESSA members have approved supplier listing on the ESSA, AEO and AEV websites which means buyers looking to find suppliers will do so.

Commitment to a stronger events industry

Membership is based on the practical provision of support, resources and benefits and at all times a standards led, professional approach is the underlying ethos behind what we do and how our members operate.

Technical help and operational support

ESSA provides members with a broad range of technical support, up to date rules and information via a dedicated helpline, web resource and email communications.

National support and Government recognition

ESSA is an official partner of the Britain for Events campaign, endorsed by the UK Government, its purpose is to promote Britain as a world class destination for events of all types.

Your individual goals via 1-2-1 account management

ESSA membership works specifically for you - give us three objectives for your first year which we will then use to tailor an individual account management plan.

Driven by standards and accountability

In a mixed marketplace, ESSA members are regarded as conscientious, professional and are kept up to date with the rules and regulations through the associations various working groups.

Money Back

In addition to the huge profile, networking and support benefits of ESSA membership there is all an impressive range of products and services aim to put money back into your business.

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