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

  • Networking Opportunities – Connect with industry leaders through annual conferences and local chapter events. 

  • Educational Resources – Gain access to proprietary industry surveys, research, and educational materials to stay ahead. 

  • Marketing & Visibility – Leverage EDPA’s platform to showcase your business and collaborate with professionals across the globe. 

Benchmarking the Industry

  • Business Benchmarking – Utilize custom economic and compensation surveys to understand industry trends and position your company competitively. 

    Exclusive Access to CEIR Data – EDPA members receive complimentary access to CEIR’s extensive library of industry reports, including economic forecasts and exhibition performance analyses, helping businesses stay informed and competitive. 

Staying Ahead of the Curve

  • Advocacy & Industry Influence – Participate in discussions that shape the future of experiential marketing and engage with government affiliations. 

  • Giving Back & Community Support – Contribute to industry initiatives and benefit from financial assistance programs for members and their families. 


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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.