In the world of exhibitions, trust matters. When you’re planning a stand – whether it’s your first event or your tenth of the year – you need to know that the partner you choose will deliver, safely, professionally, and without unnecessary stress.
That’s where industry standards and accountability comes in.
At BE Exhibitions, we’re proud to be an ESSA associate member (Event Supplier and Services Association), but more importantly, we understand what that actually means for our clients.
Because it’s not just about membership. It’s about how we choose to operate.
What is ESSA?
ESSA is the UK’s leading trade association for companies providing services to the events industry. Its purpose is to elevate standards and support a more professional, consistent industry.
Members align themselves with best practice across areas such as:
- Health & safety
- Sustainability
- Operational best practice
- Workforce competence
- Industry compliance
It’s about creating a more accountable, better-connected industry and giving clients confidence in who they choose to work with.
So, what does this mean for you?
As an ESSA associate member, BE Exhibitions has chosen to be part of an organisation focused on raising standards across the events industry.
For our clients, that translates into something simple but important:
You’re working with a team that takes compliance seriously and is actively engaged in industry best practice. Here is more about why use an ESSA member from ESSA themselves.
Rather than operating in isolation, we stay connected to the wider industry – keeping up to date with evolving expectations, guidance, and ways of working.
✅ Access to the Right Guidance and Standards
Through ESSA, we’re able to stay informed on:
- current regulations
- health & safety expectations
- operational best practice
This helps ensure your stand is delivered with the right considerations in place – from planning through to build.
✅ A Structured Approach to Compliance
Our membership gives us access to:
- professional training
- health & safety resources
- expert guidance across legal, operational, and compliance areas
This supports a consistent, responsible approach to how we design and deliver exhibition stands.
✅ Part of a Wider Industry Network
Being part of ESSA connects us with:
- other suppliers
- organisers
- industry initiatives and research
So we’re not just delivering projects – we’re part of a wider conversation about how to improve standards across the sector.
✅ Aligned with Raising Industry Standards
ESSA exists to elevate the industry as a whole and being part of it reflects our mindset.
👉 We’re not just here to deliver stands. We’re here to contribute to raising the standard of how exhibitions are delivered.
More Than Membership
At BE Exhibitions, our ESSA membership reflects how we approach our work.
👉 It’s about working with a partner who takes compliance seriously and is committed to helping raise standards across the exhibition industry.
From first conversation to final build, our focus is on delivering work that is:
- professionally managed
- thoughtfully executed
- and aligned with best practice
If you’re planning your next exhibition and looking for a reliable stand partner that is committed and driven to raise standards across the exhibition industry – we’d love to talk.
👉 Get in touch to discuss your upcoming events