THE INDONESIA EXHIBITION COMPANIES ASSOCIATION - was duly established in Jakarta by virtue of a national workshop held on February 15 – 17, 1990. Such a workshop was attended by the exhibition and convention organizer companies, the government oficials and members of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

IECA is the only one institution managing any domestic exhibition and convention organizers, and also others related services companies throughout Indonesia.

IECA is aimed at inspiring its members to more actively participate in any National Development Program.

IECA also ensures that its members organize quality exhibitions and conventions in professional and responsible manners.

IECA is a non-profit organization registered under the Indonesian Law. The membership of IECA opens to all companies in the exhibition industries, such as:

  • Exhibition Organizer
  • Convention Organizer
  • Venue Management
  • Freight Forwarder
  • Stand Contractor
  • Supporting industries

As a non-profit organization, its fund derives from the joint fee, monthly membership fee, and contribution fee.

IECA now has 17 Provincial Boards, i.e. DKI Jakarta, East Java, Central Java, West Java, D.I. Yogyakarta, Banten, Aceh, North Sumatera, Kepulauan Riau, Riau, West Sumatera, South Sumatra, Lampung, East Kalimantan, South and Central Kalimantan, Bali, South Sulawesi. And 1 Regional Board in Samarinda.

The objectives of IECA are:

  • To participate in the Indonesian economic development
  • To build and develop the members' capability and ability
  • To promote Indonesian exhibition industry developments that directly boosts multiplier positive effects to the growth of trade and industry.


The benefits for the Indonesian Government:
  • IECA serves as a partner to promote the non-oil commodities export growth and to increase the awareness of Indonesian products.
  • IECA provides its members with an improved understanding and knowledge for improving their business.


The benefits for the entrepreneurs and consumer community are that IECA will be an information center for both domestic and international Trade Exhibition and Convention programs.