The Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA) is dedicated to the recovery and advancement of the face-to-face business events industry. Our mission is to help government officials understand the important role these events have on economies and job creation. We promote the impact of the sector, drive general industry awareness, monitor legislative issues, advocate for the industry’s common interests, and work with partners globally as needed, to maintain a favorable operating environment within the U.S. ECA provides a long-term strategy focused on creating substantive relationships with policymakers and ensuring priority matters are heard. Existing industry advocacy efforts are: Exhibitions Mean Business and Go LIVE Together.