Aims

EMECA aims to bring together European major exhibition centres with a strong investment profile and an international dimension. EMECA strives to improve the quality and availability of technical and commercial information on fairs and exhibitions in Europe and also promotes the exchange of ideas and experience in managing exhibition centres and researches the scope for harmonising technical regulations on a consistent European basis.

The basic aims of EMECA:

EMECA aim: establishing quality standards
Establishing quality standards
Quality is a main leverage for strategic development. Standardisation and development of quality processes improve customers' perception of the exhibition as a whole. For instance, whilst customer accessibility of the exhibition centres is getting increasingly important in respect of demographic trends, EMECA compiled a study "Accessibility of the main European trade fair sites".
EMECA aim: developing communication
Developing communication
Economic markets fundamentally emerge and grow by interaction of people. The communication channel "exhibitions and fairs" is getting more and more popular, thus increasing networking opportunities for all participants - exhibitors and visitors alike. EMECA focuses on creating sustainable frameworks to successfully bring together people and markets. This adds further strength to Europe as a business location.
EMECA aim: mapping EU politics
Mapping EU Politics
EMECA is the interface for exhibition centres to the European Union. A special working group meets regularly in Brussels to discuss topics of general interest for its members. Many of its original aims have already been achieved. Nevertheless, long term commitment to the European institutions is needed to make EMECA's voice heard, and this calls for further active participation from all members.
EMECA aim: evaluating the market
Evaluating the Market
Markets are always changing. Organisers need to know about new developments to be able to fulfil their clients' needs. To help to get an insight into important facts EMECA builds studies on the fair and exhibition industry sector.
EMECA aim: supplying industry news
Supplying Industry News
EMECA compiles the latest economic and political exhibition news for the players in the European industry. Organisers and members get to know what services to expect from venue owners and learn about financial reports, development plans and EMECA activities.