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.
Verified references
Every new member is asked to provide a verified reference from an ESSA, AEO or AEV member and a recent client.
Fully insured and vetted
Members must provide proof of full insurance along with the previous 12 months of accounts for vetting.
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.
LATEST ESSA NEWS
ESSA announces 2022 conference programme
Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced details of its much-anticipated annual conference. Taking place on 8 December 2022 at The Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club, Birmingham, in conjunction with headline sponsor BeMatrix, the tone of this year's conference is ...
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ESSA launches Sustainability Awareness training course in National Recycle Week
This National Recycle Week, Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has launched the ESSA Sustainability Awareness training course which focuses on all key knowledge areas of sustainability theory and practice for the supplier and services sector. In its continued provision of market-leading ...
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M&IT Expert asks: Where are we at with industry standards?
What does ‘industry standard’ really mean, why do we need standards and how can we uphold them, especially when the going gets tough? questions Andrew Harrison, director of the Events Services and Suppliers Association (ESSA) Whichever area of the industry you work ...
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Going for the double at London Olympia
At last week's deployment for our wonderful client Avien at the Big Data Show, we were treating delegates to our Soft Swirl Bar and branded ice cream tubs
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Barmotion offers edible tableware
Barmotion, the branded hospitality specialist, has added a range of edible tableware to its line of cups and crockery.
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Success Comes in Sixes @ WESA 2021
Cook + Associates has scooped six wins at the 2021 World Exhibition Stand Awards.
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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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