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Affiliates

Why join Eventia's affiliate programme?

Whether you are an academic institution, media company or professional body with complimentary aims to Eventia’s you will gain credibility through brand association and recognition within the marketplace and the ability to participate in our full schedule of activities.

Access the latest industry information and research

• Reduced rate for The UK Events Market Trends Survey
• Latest industry research & reports, factsheets and updates on regulatory and legislative issues
• Individual help and advice from the Eventia management office
• Regular e-newsletter

Education, Training and CPD

• Opportunities to attend, network and/or host exclusive industry events
• Reduced rates for all staff at Eventia training & educational events including The Summer Eventia conference and UK & International awards’ ceremonies
• Free networking events

Marketing and Business Development

• Listing on the Eventia web site (with link to own site)
• The use of the Eventia logo on all marketing material - setting members apart as ‘best in class’
• The opportunity to contribute towards articles in the business and trade media on issues facing our industry – raising your profile as a thought-leader in the industry
• Benefit from Eventia’s strategic alliances with other professional associations
• Access to specialist services – legal and VAT helplines
• Discounted member rates for profiled buyer data
• Raise your profile by supporting Eventia activities, publications, and research
• Increased visibility and reduced rates at tradeshows

Regulation and Representation in government through various channels on issues affecting our industry

• Representation to Government via the Eventia Regulation committee, and Eventia’s parliamentary representative
• Representation on the Business Visits & Events Partnership, a collective of all industry bodies involved in business tourism for the purpose of influencing change through the legislative process
• The Tourism Alliance lobby on Eventia’s behalf with direct connection to the Minister of Tourism and other high level government officials

Access to toolkits, guides and industry standards. The ability to be involved and influence the creation of these including:

• CSR toolkit with information on how to run more sustainable events and businesses
• An easy step by step guide to BS8901
• CIPS guide to procuring event services
• Health & Safety handbook – a work in progress
• Templates for contracts, terms & conditions between agencies and corporates – a work in progress

Committees (members only):

• Eventia has working committees covering key areas such as: Education, CSR, Regulations and Representation, Membership and Awards.  Each committee is led by an Eventia board member and various industry professionals. These are complemented from time to time by specialist groups

This and much more is available for you as an affiliate member, Eventia is here to support the industry, ensure the success and sustainability of our future as industry experts.

We look forward to engaging with you soon.