Associations

Phil Soar: tell me something interesting
EN guest editor Phil Soar suggests an in-built reluctance to demonstrate the exhibition sector’s true scale will prevent it…

Founder supporter BCMPA celebrates return of CHEMUK with headline sponsorship
The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has announced it will be a headline…

AEV publishes latest edition of the eGuide
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has today, 26 August, announced the publication of the 2021 edition of the eGuide, with…

PLASA Show to deliver new programme of industry seminars and practical training
PLASA Show, organised by the Professional Lighting and Sound Association, is set to go ahead from 5-7 September at Olympia…

BVEP to Launch Shape of Events Report
The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP), the umbrella body and advocacy group representing the UK events sector, is…

Chancellor confirms £750m events industry insurance scheme
The Government has confirmed that a £750m insurance scheme designed specifically for the events industry has been made available…

JLLive becomes ESSA Accredited
Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has this week announced that event technical production company JLLive has become…

Icon Exhibitions first to gain ESSA Accredited sustainability qualification
Icon Exhibitions is the first company to complete the new Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) Accredited…

Scotland’s Event Industry Advisory Group calls on Government for more support
Representatives from Scotland’s events industry have appealed to the Scottish Government to provide further financial…

Association of Black Event Professionals launches in UK, releases report
A group of Black events professionals have launched trade body The Association of Black Event Professionals, after commissioning…

ESSA expands accreditation scheme with sustainability module
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has today, 8 July, launched a comprehensive sustainability module to the ESSA…