EIC is the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition and standards.
- More than 30 Association Members representing more than 103,500 individuals and more than 19,500 entities.
- More than 30 Corporate Members and Strategic Partners with global operations and event teams in countries around the world.
Vision
EIC is the umbrella organisation for the Global Business Events Industry
Mission
EIC sets the industry standards to elevate professionalism and impact by gathering global SMEs to develop resources and guidance and to measure and articulate the impact.
Values
Ethical | Transparent | Inclusive | Innovative | Responsible
Signature Programmes
Qualifications for Corporate Membership
Organisations that meet any of the following criteria are eligible to be considered for Corporate Member status. Organisations must have been in continuous operation for at least three years and show evidence of financial stability, including the ability to meet the annual Events Industry Council obligations.
For-Profit Event Host: Organisations that host regional, national or global events (including MICE) with a cumulative annual attendance of a minimum of 2,500 participants.
Industry Supplier: Corporate Headquarters of an organisation whose primary business includes planning, managing or servicing of MICE – regional, national or global in structure or scope.
Academic Institution: Accredited academic institution with at least one programme specifically related to business events.
Corporate member benefits:
- Access and connection to the global EIC stakeholder and member community
- Access and connection to the global community of more than 13,000 Certified Meeting Professionals
- Involvement in EIC global leadership and knowledge sessions and events
- Premier access to EIC events, resources, research and publications
- Advance notice of EIC industry events and other initiatives Exclusive discounts and enterprise solutions for the Certified Meeting Professional, Preferred Provider and Sustainable Event Professional Certificate course
- Exclusive access to Corporate Member only events
- Corporate Member recognition on EIC website
Completing the Application
- A fully completed application form, including all required back-up documentation, and e-signatures of the chief executive officer and chief elected officer of the applying organisation, must be submitted to the Events Industry Council.
- Applications are reviewed and approved by the EIC Management Team, including the Chief Executive Officer.
- Applicant will be notified in writing regarding their membership status.