The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) is a coalition that serves as the public policy voice of the U.S. business and professional events industry, including exhibitions, conferences, meetings, expositions, trade shows, venues, suppliers, and related partners.
Advocates for policies affecting the business events industry, including job creation, affordability for small businesses, reduced economic uncertainty, visa processing and travel access, consumer and exhibitor protections, anti-scam and anti-fraud measures, and state and federal tax and regulatory issues impacting exhibitions and conferences.
Primarily supported by member associations and industry partners through coalition dues and sponsorship support.
Member associations and industry partners across the business events ecosystem, including UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and leaders from organizations such as IAEE, ESCA, IAVM, SISO, EDPA, and related industry groups.
Coalition of industry associations / nonprofit advocacy organization
