EIC Association Membership Application

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 Association Membership

An organisation must meet the following criteria to qualify for consideration as a member of the Events Industry Council:

1. Mission alignment consistent with those of the Events Industry Council.
2. Be composed of individuals and/or organisations whose interests relate substantially to the planning and management or servicing of meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, and be global, regional or national in structure and scope.
3. Show evidence of its incorporation as a non-profit or tax-exempt corporation, or of its organisation as a non-profit, tax-exempt organisation through appropriate documents.
4. Have been in continuous operation for at least three years immediately prior to application for membership.
5. Show evidence of financial stability, including the ability to meet the Events Industry Council dues and other assessment obligations.
6. Meet other criteria established by the EIC Board of Directors.
7. Support the programmes of the Events Industry Council.

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.

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Contact Information

Organisation

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State / Province / Region

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Phone

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Primary Contact Person

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Organisational Overview

Provide a brief (less than 50 words) overview of the organisation. This may include your organisation’s mission statement. Add additional pages as needed.

Describe the organisation’s mission, vision and values as well as core programmes and services supporting the global business events industry.

Describe how the organisation's membership would support and advance the Events Industry Council’s goals and objectives. Add additional pages as needed.

Describe the organisation's membership and how it relates to the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions industry, with particular emphasis on the level at which members interact with industry event professionals and suppliers. Add additional pages as needed.

Organisational Structure

Is your organisation incorporated? *

• Yes
• No

Date of incorporation

Province/State and Country of incorporation:

Is your organisation a not-for profit trade or professional association or society?

• Yes
• No

Has the organisation previously applied for EIC Membership? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, please provide date of application:

Membership Overview

Membership Types:

• Individual
• Organisations
• Faculty
• Student
• Other

# of Members (Individuals):

# of Members (Organisations):

Region(s) Served:

• National
• Regional
• Global

Country/Region:

Industry Sector(s) Served:

Percent of time, on average, members spend in the business events industry:

Date and Location of Next Major Event(s):

Staff and Services Overview

To assist EIC in directing information to the appropriate staff member, please provide contact information (name, title, email address) for the roles listed below. Add additional pages as needed.

Leadership:

Membership:

Chapters:

Education:

Events:

Research:

Sustainability:

Inclusion:

Advocacy:

Career Pathways:

Please list any additional services your organisation provides. Add additional pages as needed.

Event(s): Chapters: File

Certification(s):

Certificate Programme(s):

Research Project(s):

Publication(s):

EIC Membership Category and Dues

Please select the membership category that applies for your organisation:

Dues

• Dues Level: 1. Annual Revenue: Under $500,000 USD. EIC Annual Dues: $1,800 USD
• Dues Level: 2. Annual Revenue: $500,000 USD- $1 million USD. EIC Annual Dues : $2,800 USD
• Dues Level: 3. Annual Revenue: $1 million USD - $2.5 million USD. EIC Annual Dues: $3,800 USD
• Dues Level: 4. Annual Revenue: $2.5 million USD - $5 million USD. EIC Annual Dues: $4,800 USD
• Dues Level: 5. Annual Revenue: $5 million USD - $10 million USD. EIC Annual Dues: $5,800 USD
• Dues Level: 6. Annual Revenue: Over $10 million USD. EIC Annual Dues: $7,500 USD

Additional Documentation

Please attach the following documents to this application:

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• Articles of Incorporation
• Current Bylaws
• Financial statement or audit for most recently completed fiscal year
• Documentation from a government authority of not-for-profit status
• Code of Ethics
• Membership brochure/webpage describing organisation's role in the business events industry
• List of current board members

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File Upload: List of current board members

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Authorised Signatures

The undersigned persons agree that they are authorised to bind the organisation and promise that the organisation will adhere to the Bylaws and Policies of the Events Industry Council if accepted into membership and will pay all dues and other financial obligations.

Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director

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Title

Date

Chief Elected Officer

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Title

Date

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