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 appoints a new Chair and Vice Chair of the board
Marija Erzen has been elected as Chair and Rob Brackstone as Vice Chair of ESSA – the trade body representing the best contractor and suppliers to the UK events industry.
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Nurturing Talent
As we move into 2023, Andrew Harrison discusses the need to encourage new talent into the industry and why it needs to remain a top priority.
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Leading not managing – is this the single most cost-effective way to make positive change within business?
ESSA's 2022 Annual Conference challenged its members to explore the cost-effective benefits of leading rather than managing.
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Growth prompts promotions at Ottimo.
We’re delighted to announce that our senior project managers, Sian Cameron and Craig Boxley, have both been promoted to the post of project lead. These well-deserved promotions are in acknowledgement of the talent, experience and knowledge they have contributed over their ...
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Booth Exhibits™ Expands to UK and USA
Booth Exhibits expands into the UK and European markets for 2023. South Africa-based Booth Exhibits™ recently announced plans to expand their business to the UK and USA. The company, which specialises in trade show displays and exhibition stands, has seen impressive growth in ...
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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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