The acceptance coincides with ELX’s fourth anniversary and follows the organisation’s four years of activity that bring together senior corporate event leaders from major brands. As a Member, ELX joins more than 30 Association Members and more than 25 Corporate Members that together represent in excess of 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties in the events sector. ELX has indicated it will contribute to EIC work and to the development of EIC core programmes.

EIC programmes covered: CMP, sustainability, APEX, Knowledge and Leadership

EIC core programmes referenced in the membership statement include the Certified Meeting Professional programme, described as the industry credential for meeting professionals, and the EIC Centre for Sustainability and Social Impact, which develops standards for sustainable events. The Accepted Practices Exchange APEX promotes industry research and identifies operational practices. The Knowledge programme provides learning and career development opportunities and the Leadership Programme focuses on advocacy, research and global recognition for the business events sector. EIC CEO Amy Calvert welcomed ELX as a new member and ELX CEO Nicola Kastner said the membership will extend ELX’s international engagement.