We are the Experiential Designers & Producers Association. Let’s develop new ideas, share our stories and learn from one another. And together, as engaged EDPA Members, let us be what we truly are—the future of face-to-face engagement!
— Donna Shultz, Past EDPA President
 
 
 
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Advocacy

  • Special interest groups addressing the issues that matter most

  • Industry-changing initiatives to fuel growth

  • Development of future work force

Our members champion many causes – including traveling to Washington D.C. to participate in the annual Exhibitions Day where we meet with House Representatives and Senators on key issues facing our industry.

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Networking

  • Executive-level, peer-to-peer network, advice
    and community

  • Unmatched relationship development opportunities
    at annual conferences and local chapter events

  • Forum for building connections on an international scale

The community frequently communicates, and freely shares business opportunities and solutions. When we’re together, we may be competitors…but understand we all grow from an open exchange of ideas.

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Education

  • Access to key industry research and data to grow your business

  • Annual industry surveys and studies

  • Certification programs that ensure industry best practices

In addition to regularly published educational content, our annual ACCESS and ENGAGE conferences provide a platform for advancing industry knowledge and connections.

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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. Join Us

When you join the EDPA, you'll be:

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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Interested in gaining access to the premier group of professionals in the face-to-face marketing industry? Fill out the form below and we will contact you soon with more information on how to join the EDPA.