Event Planning Associations
1) International
Special Events Society (ISES)
The International Special Events Society (ISES) was
founded in 1987 to foster enlightened performance through
education while promoting ethical conduct. ISES works
to join professionals to focus on the "event as a whole"
rather than its individual parts.
It is comprised of over 4,000 professionals in over 35 countries representing special event producers (from festivals to trade shows), caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental companies, special effects experts, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, party and convention coordinators, balloon artists, educators, journalists, hotel sales managers, specialty entertainers, convention center managers etc.
The solid peer network ISES provides helps special events professionals produce outstanding results for clients while establishing positive working relationships with other event colleagues.
2) International
Festival and Events Association (IFEA)
The International Festivals & Events Association
("IFEA") is a voluntary association of events, event
producers, event suppliers, and related professionals
and organizations whose common purpose is the
production and presentation of festivals, events, and
civic and private celebrations. IFEA officially
represents members in 38 countries on 5 continents,
under the umbrellas of IFEA North America; IFEA Europe;
IFEA Asia; IFEA Australia; and IFEA Africa/Middle East.
3) Indian
Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI)
Enhance its membership so that all the players in the
entertainment industry come under one umbrella for mutual
benefits. Being a representative body, to present members
views in proper perspective. Act as a Platform with
the government for formulation of progressive policies.
Publishing of "Thriller" Magazine & Industry Directory.
Organize trade shows to bring the industry face to face
with end-users.
4) 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..
5) The Association of Event Organisers Ltd (AEO)
It is the UK trade body
representing companies which conceive, create, develop or manage trade
and consumer events.
6) The Association of Event Venues (AEV)
It
is a UK organisation serving an established event venue
community, focused on creating and driving platforms that
service fundamental industry needs.
7) Event Supplier and Services Association
(ESSA)
The Event
Supplier and Services Association is a UK trade association
representing contractors and suppliers of goods and services
to the events industry.
8) Eventia
It
is recognised as the official trade body of the events and
live marketing industry in UK providing leadership and
representation on important issues to Government, regulators
and the corporate community.
9) National Association of Casino and Theme Party Operators
10) National Association of Mobile Entertainers
11) National Limousine Association
12) National Speakers Association
13) Society of American Florists
14) Alliance of Meeting Management Companies
15) Connected International Meeting Professionals Association
16) International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals
17) Meeting Professionals International
18) Meeting Professionals International
19) United States Disc Jockey Association
20) Society of American Florists
21) American Institutue of Floral Designers
22) American Rental Association
23) Entertainment Services Technical Association
24) International Cake Exploration Societé
25) International Food Service Executives Association
26) International Association of Culinary Professionals
27) International Caterers Association
28) National Restaurant Association
29) National Association of Catering Executives
30) Mobile Industrial Caterers Association
31) American Culinary Federation
32) Retailer Bakers of America
34) Personal Chefs Network, Inc.
36)Association of Bridal Retailers
37)Association of Wedding Gown Specialists
38)Bridal Show Producers International
39)Wedding and Event Videography Association
40)Wedding Photojournalist Association
41)Wedding & Portrait Photographers International
42)Austin Wedding and Event Coordinators
43)California Lake Arrowhead Wedding Association
44)Central Valley Bridal Association
45)Dallas Association of Wedding Professionals
47)Mississippi Bridal Association
48)North Carolina Outer Banks Wedding Association
50)Association of Bridal Consultants
51)Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants
52)Association of Wedding Professionals
53)Association for Wedding Professionals International
54)Bridal Association of America
55)National Association of Wedding Professionals
57)Wedding and Special Events Association
58) Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants
59) The International Institute of Weddings
62) Super Weddings
63) June Wedding
64) International Association of Conference Centers
65) International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
66) International Association for Exposition Management
67) International Association of Fairs and Expositions
68) International Congress and Convention Association
69) Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I)
70) Association for Convention Operations Management
71) Association of Destination Management Executives
72) International Association of Exhibitions and Events
73) Center for Exhibition Industry Research
74) Exhibit Designers & Producers Association
75) Exposition Service Contractors Association
76) Professional Convention Management Association
77) Society of Independent Show Organizers
78) Trade Show Exhibitors Association
79) World Council for Venue Management