Why join the EDPA

Our industry is changing in ways that will impact your company, your people and your profession. When you join the EDPA, you will be right up front, participating in a global dialogue that will both shape and prepare us for the future of experiential marketing.

Benefits of joining

Growing Your Business

  • EDPA annual membership directory & access to online directory thru members only Website

  • Educational information for you and your clients

Benchmarking the Industry

  • Custom exhibit economic survey

  • Compensation survey with job descriptions

  • Access to CEIR surveys and reports (via EDPA Membership)

Staying Ahead of the Curve

  • EDPA.com - Informative website featuring member news and members only section

  • EDPA News - Monthly electronic newsletter

  • Affiliations with event marketer magazine, exhibit city news and Exhibitor Magazine

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Our core pillars

Advocacy

Sustained efforts to address the issues that matter most 

  • Government affiliations to ensure recognition of the impact our industry makes on the global economy

  • Addressing key industry issues including future workforce and sustainability

The EDPA champions many causes – including participating annually in our Legislative Action Day meeting with Congressional offices to discuss key industry issues.

Networking

Unlimited networking and community opportunities 

  • Annual conferences and local chapter events provide a platform to engage with business leaders

  • Build connections across the globe within the EDPA member network

The EDPA community frequently communicates, and freely shares business opportunities and solutions. We all grow from an open exchange of ideas.

Education

The EDPA provides access to key industry data, research and educational materials to grow your business  

  • Proprietary industry surveys for members only  

  • Regularly published educational content

EDPA's annual ACCESS event provides unmatched educational opportunities for business leaders.

Good Works

Unified platform for giving back to the industry and community

  • Providing support for members and their families in times of need

  • Financial assistance through scholarships for creative thinkers and leaders

Since 2001, The EDPA Foundation has built an endowment that ensures the ongoing support will continue into the future.