MEMBERSHIP
Why Join
What Your Membership Delivers
For more than 50 years, the Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) has been the unified voice of service contractors and their partners — advocating for our industry, sharing knowledge, and connecting the people who bring exhibitions to life.
ESCA membership is company-based — which means every full-time employee at your company becomes an ESCA member. Your entire team gets full access to resources, discounted event registration, reduced ESCA Badge rates, and everything else membership has to offer from day one.
Advocacy
Your voice on the issues that matter most. As a key contributor to the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA), ESCA partners with IAEE, SISO, IAVM, and other leading industry organizations to drive policy solutions and protect the interests of service contractors nationwide.
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Financial Benefits
Member savings on every ESCA event and educational program, reduced rates on ESCA Badges, discount codes on CEIR reports, access to the ESCA Scholarship Program, and exclusive savings through the Preferred Partnership Program.
Education & Training
Stay ahead with webinars, the Leadership Lab series, and programming across ESCA’s three annual events — all designed to sharpen your expertise and keep you current on the trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the exhibitions industry. Members receive discounted registration on all educational offerings.
Event Calendar
Networking
Connect year-round through three annual conferences, member meet-ups at major industry gatherings, and virtual sessions. Your company is also listed in the ESCA Member Directory — accessed by show organizers, venues, and industry partners across the country.
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Partnerships
Discounted rates on services you already use — HR management, photography and videography, labor and employment law, payment processing, merchant services, and more through ESCA’s carefully selected Preferred Partners.
Preferred Partners
Security
The ESCA Badge Program gives event workers secure, recognized identification at participating venues. Once your company is registered, you get 24/7 cloud-based access to manage workers and place orders — at reduced rates for ESCA members.
ESCA Badge
The Process
How to Join
Joining ESCA is straightforward. Here’s what to expect:
Apply
Complete the online membership application. Your membership class and dues tier are based on the products or services your company provides.
Get Approved
Your application is reviewed by the ESCA team. You’ll receive confirmation and a welcome communication once approved.
Your Whole Team is In
Because membership is company-based, every full-time employee at your company gets full member access from day one — no individual signups needed.
Investment
Membership Dues
Watch & Learn
See What Membership Means
Hear directly from ESCA members and leaders about what the association means to them and how membership has made a difference for their businesses.
Ready to Join ESCA?
Become part of a community shaping the future of the exhibitions industry. Apply today and unlock advocacy, education, networking, and partnership benefits for your entire team.