ESSA AGM 2026

ESSA's AGM is a key event in the association's calendar. Bringing together members to discuss key developments, vote on important matters including ESSA board members, and gain insights into the direction of the association.

Who should attend?

The AGM is a member only event and not limited to any particular seniority within the company.

What sort of topics and speakers will you hear?

The AGM has a number of formalities that ESSA must legally undertake including signing off of the associations accounts.

An election will take place where members* are able to vote upon which ESSA Members they would like to represent them at the ESSA Board Level

Current ESSA Board Members will also provide updates to the membership on what ESSA has been up to over the last 12 months and projects are on the horizon.

*Only full & associate members are eligible to vote. Voting will take place online ahead of the event

Stand for the ESSA Board

The ESSA board is comprised of elected members representing a wide range of event suppliers. Their skills and expertise support and set the strategic direction on the association.

Each year a quarter of the ESSA board who has served a fixed term must either step down or seek re-election if they wish to stay on the Board.  At this point, it is also an opportunity for other individuals to seek election.  

If you are interested in standing for election to the ESSA Board (full and associate level membership are eligible) you are required to seek a fellow member to propose your nomination.

Please email your completed nomination form together with your jpeg image and no more 300 word profile to  [email protected]   

The deadline for submission of nomination forms is 11am on Thursday the 2nd of July

Forms received after this time/date will not be counted.

Full information together with guidelines are outlined on the nomination form. If you would like to discuss further the role and responsibilities involved in being a Director of the ESSA Ltd Board, please speak to the ESSA CEO, Andrew Harrison

Apologies for Absence

Unable to attend but still wish to have your company name in the minutes, submit your apologies for absence here

Form of Proxy

Voting for the ESSA AGM will take place online but if you wish to nominate another ESSA member to vote on your behalf please submit the following form

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