ESSA Information

We are the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), a trade body representing the very best suppliers of goods and services to the events industry. With a focus on Health & Safety, education, business development and driving excellence and shared best practice, ESSA and our members sit at the centre of the events community both in the UK and overseas. On a day to day basis, we support our members with the provision of business essentials such as access to unlimited legal and HR advice, H&S support, insurance advice and a number of money saving group discounts. Having established ourselves over the last 10+ years (merger of BECA & AEC 2007), with our members we are the collective voice of the supplier and services sector. Unique Position We occupy a unique position amongst key industry stake holders by being part of the Events Industry Alliance. This alliance with the Association of Event Organisers and the Association of Event Venues gives ESSA and our members the opportunity to influence key initiatives and changes that can have a direct impact upon the whole sector. It also enables members access to several cross association working groups, networking events, conferences and forums, industry research and also benefiting from the impact of the ‘Use an ESSA Member’ campaign that targets organisers, venues and end users of the benefit of working with an ESSA member. Our Purpose To represent the event supplier and services community by delivering value to our members in order to support their continuous improvement and success. Create a sector that gains its strength from unity. We represent We lead We are stronger together We bring value We enable members to do it better Our Values Honest Collaborative Open & Inclusive Proactive We have four membership tiers to suit all - Full, Associate, Individual and Student.