The EIA formed in 1995, is a not for profit association representing the state events industry and is dedicated to fostering high professional standards in the delivery and management of eventsThe EIA acts as a member lobby group to government and delivers professional development programs along with networking forums to enable the dissemination of information and the opportunity for members to raise, discuss and debate current industry issues.Membership is represented by those actively engaged in the delivery of events and includes (but not limited to) venues, event managers, local government, along with product and service suppliers to the event industry.