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.
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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.
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.
LATEST ESSA NEWS
Stronger Together - ESSA Insights Survey 2025
Help shape the future of the events industry by contributing to the inaugural Stronger Together survey.
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Free isn’t fair – Why design theft must be confronted
Design sits at the heart of every memorable event, but in the world of exhibitions, it’s often undervalued — and, increasingly, exploited. Noel Reeves, Board Member of ESSA and CEO at Rocket Exhibition Services, explains why the issue needs more awareness and ...
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ESSA appoints new board members as it celebrates year of ‘growth, influence and industry leadership’
ESSA announced its new board members for 2025/2026 at The Meetings Show, with Lisa Tyson, Deputy Managing Director at Aztec Event Services and Simon Ridout, Commercial Director at Showlite Ltd elected as new members of the board.
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The Showman’s Show Appoints Green Circle Solutions to Help Measure Event Carbon Footprint in 2025
The Showman’s Show – the UK’s original and most comprehensive exhibition of products, services and entertainment for the festival, outdoor and special event industry – has chosen GCS.
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Green Circle Launches Carbon Emissions Data Verification Service
At Green Circle Solutions, we know that accurate emissions data is the foundation of any credible sustainability strategy.
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Our new 1.9mm LED screen is the star of the show
Imagine an awards with no host on stage. Where the stars of the show are the finalists.
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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.
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