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
#BoardTalk with Andrew Hickinbotham
This month, we chat to one of our newest Board Members, Sales Director of Human Built Andrew Hickinbotham, to get the lie of the land on the events industry, his work with ESSA and his love of Alan Partridge.
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ESSA Announces Shortlist for 2023 Annual Awards
ESSA is proud to announced the full shortlist for its 2023 ESSA Awards.
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THE LOWE DOWN: ESSA’s bi-annual membership update
ESSA has experienced healthy growth in member numbers this year. At mid October, membership stands at 282 including 13 student members, a healthy increase of 24% during the last 12-month period.
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Whitespace Group becomes first One Change Partner in further commitment to ESG develpoment
Whitespace Group is thrilled to become the first partner of The Ops Nest’s One Change Programme which focuses on making one change towards sustainable development, per month.
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Craft Memorable Experiences: Our Services for Organisers
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are The Rocket Group, based in Glasgow and working worldwide to deliver excellent events.
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Exhibit 3Sixty launches optimised order platform to improve the exhibitor experience.
Exhibition main contractor, Exhibit 3Sixty, has launched its customisable online hub, simplifying the design and ordering process of exhibition stands and spaces.
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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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