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
International markets are ‘biggest growth opportunity’ reveal event industry suppliers
A new study has revealed that two-thirds (65%) of event industry suppliers say international and overseas markets are the biggest growth opportunity for their business.
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The Role of Insurance in Event Planning
Putting on successful events requires an incredible amount of work from several different parties – but what happens should something go wrong? Andrew Harrison, Director at ESSA and Mark Blair, Executive Director at InEvexco, explore the ever-growing importance of insurance in event planning.
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Tackling Sustainability Fatigue - Event Industry News
Feeling the fatigue when it comes to sustainability? You aren’t alone explains David Humphreys, ESSA member and Director at Green Circle Solutions, yet there are solutions to help fight the fatigue.
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The Journey of JET: From Acquisition to Today
From humble beginnings as a family-run business, to the streamlined tech company we all know and love today. But what are the key moments that brought us here?
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Welcoming Our New Managing Director, Sarah Cox
We’re excited to announce that Sarah Cox has joined JET as our new Managing Director!
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Exclusive Discount for ESSA Health & Safety Accredited Members
We are delighted to announce a new benefit for ESSA members! As a trusted ESSA Partner for the past three years, we’re proud of the strong relationship we’ve built with the association and its members, and we’re always looking ...
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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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