The Events Industry Forum is an informal body which meets twice a year to provide a gathering where events industry trade associations and similar bodies can meet to discuss issues of common interest. Other than a Chairman and Secretary, elected annually `to co-ordinate meetings and disseminate information, the Forum has no formal structure or role, although from time-to-time it may act to represent its member bodies in respect of issues where there is a unilateral and common interest. There is steering committee whose sole purpose is to select topics for discussion and to elect officers annually.

Current officers of the Forum are:

The Forum has one honorary member – Mick Upton.

Membership

There is no formal membership fee or structure other than that those joining the Forum must be involved in representing the UK event industry or influencing the industry through training/education.

There is no fixed annual membership fee. Member organisations are asked to each pay £100 on joining towards running costs and the Forum reserves the right to ask for a top up of this fund from members when it is required. Those making a contribution to the running of the EIF can attend meetings free and will receive all mailings.  Others will be expected to pay for any meetings they attend.

Member organisations are listed to the right – you can click on the organisation’s name to find out more about them.

Meetings

Next general meeting 27th October 2009(London)

Special meeting regarding the Purple Guide – 4th June 2009

Topics for Discussion

All topics for discussion should be sent in writing – preferably by email – to the Secretary. The current secretary is Jim Winship – jim@jandmgroup.co.uk

Key topics currently being discussed by the EIF are: