Event Production Network

What Event Production Network does

Event Production Network (EPN) is an invitation-only alliance of roughly 33-34 peer-reviewed premier AV production companies operating across the United States and Canada. Founded around 2010 originally as the Rental & Staging Network and later rebranded to reflect a broader full-service event production mandate, EPN aggregates independent member companies that collectively deliver more than 30,000 in-person, virtual, and hybrid event experiences annually for corporate, trade, nonprofit, and government clients. The core service set spans audio, video, and lighting production; stage and scenic design; live streaming and simulcasting; tradeshow AV and design; creative and content services; IT and networking; simultaneous interpretation; equipment rentals; and on-premise AV services.

The network does not produce a unified SaaS platform; its underlying technology is the shared infrastructure of its member companies — professional lighting, sound, video, staging, and broadcast equipment owned by each member, plus a centralized set of member resources including a member portal, monthly newsletter, private online discussion board, business intelligence surveys, and an annual EPN Leadership Symposium. Members gain access to a vetted network of peers for idea exchange, labor and equipment sharing across geographies, and three-times-yearly education and networking meetings, while vendor partners (including a multi-vendor Diamond tier program with brands such as Shure, Christie, Panasonic Connect, EAW, Elation, Roland, and ROE Visual) provide preferred pricing and exclusive product category positions.

EPN monetizes primarily through recurring membership fees paid by member companies, supplemented by likely vendor partner sponsorship arrangements; central team size is modest (51-100 employees firmographic) and the organization operates without disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, under a Board of Directors drawn from member firms. Its go-to-market is sales-led and gated by referral-based invitations, with content marketing (AV Insights blog, Hybrid Event Guide) used to attract end-client demand that is then routed to local member companies via the Member Locations directory.

Name

Event Production Network

Legal name

Event Production Network

Website

https://eventproductionnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Event Production Network (EPN) is an invitation-only alliance of 33-34 peer-reviewed AV production companies across North America that collectively deliver 30,000+ in-person, virtual, and hybrid events annually for corporate, trade, nonprofit, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AV Event Production Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• AV production services
• Event production network
• Live event production
• Hybrid event services
• Audio visual rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Princeton Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Network Membership Fees: EPN generates revenue through membership fees from its invitation-only network of premier AV production companies across North America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Event Production Network (EPN) is an invitation-only alliance of premier North American event production companies that collectively deliver integrated audio, video, and lighting solutions for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. The network provides end-to-end event production from storyboarding and scripting through live broadcasting, serving corporate, trade, nonprofit, and government clients through 33-34 peer-reviewed member locations. EPN generates revenue through membership fees paid by its vetted AV production company members who share best practices, technology, and labor across the continent.

Product overview

Event Production Network (EPN) is an invitation-only alliance network of premier event production companies across North America, not a single unified product but rather a network offering integrated AV solutions. Member companies collectively deliver more than 30,000 event experiences annually through shared best practices, technology, and labor resources. The core services include Event Production & Design (Audio, Video, Lighting), Stage/Scenic Design, Live Streaming for Virtual & Hybrid Events, Tradeshow Exhibit AV & Design, Creative & Content Services, IT/Networking, Simultaneous Interpretation Services, Rentals, and On-premise A/V Services. EPN also provides member resources including a monthly newsletter, industry PR programs, a private online discussion board, and regular business intelligence surveys, supported by three annual member education and networking meetings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Production & Design (Audio, Video, Lighting) Integrated audio, video, and lighting solutions for live and virtual events, covering conferences, galas, government projects, and live broadcasts, delivered by EPN member companies.
• Stage / Scenic Design Design and execution of stage sets and scenic elements for events provided by member companies.
• Live Streaming (Virtual & Hybrid Events) Livestreaming, simulcasting, and live broadcasting services for virtual and hybrid event formats.
• Tradeshow Exhibit AV & Design Audio-visual equipment and design services for tradeshow exhibits and exhibitions.
• Creative & Content Services Video, graphics, recording, and editing services for event content creation.
• IT / Networking Computers, event network setup, and presentation management services.
• Simultaneous Interpretation Services Language interpretation services for multilingual events.
• Equipment Rentals Equipment rental services for events, including AV gear owned by member companies.
• On-premise A/V Services In-house audio-visual services at event venues.
• EPN Network Membership Invitation-only alliance membership for premier AV production companies, requiring peer-review vetting and offering benefits including shared best practices, vendor partner programs, business intelligence surveys, and member networking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ event experiences created annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered diamond partner and board member.

• Analog Waydiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partner providing video processing and presentation systems. Diamond tier partners can display gear at member-attended events, present to the group, and network with leading AV companies.
• AV Franklindiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partner for AV solutions. Diamond tier partners have access to member-attended events and can present to AV professionals from across North America.
• AVGeardiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partner. Diamond partners can put together custom pricing programs and promotions for EPN members.
• Christiediamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationLeading projector and display technology partner. Higher partnership levels offer exclusivity for designated product categories.
• EAWdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationAudio equipment partner specializing in professional sound solutions.
• Elation Lightingdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationLighting equipment partner providing professional lighting solutions for events.
• IntelliEventdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationEvent management technology partner. Partners run news and product announcements in the monthly EPN member newsletter.
• Mertz Crewdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationCrew and staffing solutions partner for event production.
• NFPdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationInsurance and risk management partner for events.
• Nationwide Videodiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationVideo equipment and solutions partner.
• Panasonic Connectdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationProfessional AV equipment including projectors, displays and broadcast solutions.
• Quest Eventsdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationEvent production equipment and solutions partner.
• ROE Visualdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationLED display and visual solutions partner for events.
• Roland Professional AVdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationAudio and video equipment manufacturer partner.
• Shurediamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationProfessional audio equipment including microphones and wireless systems.
• theatrixxdiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationProfessional AV distribution and solutions partner.
• Showcoreboard memberTechnology or IntegrationMember company represented on EPN Board of Directors by Jack DeVries as President.
• Markey's – St. Louisboard memberTechnology or IntegrationMember company represented on EPN Board of Directors by Bob Horner as President Elect.
• Cory'sboard memberTechnology or IntegrationMember company represented on EPN Board of Directors by Brad Poarch as Past President.
• MeyerPro, Inc.board memberTechnology or IntegrationMember company represented on EPN Board of Directors by Gayle Meyer as Treasurer.
• Bespoke Audio Visualboard memberTechnology or IntegrationMember company represented on EPN Board of Directors by Shannon Inniss as Director.
• AVFXboard memberTechnology or IntegrationMember company represented on EPN Board of Directors by Jeff Robinson as Member-At-Large. Founder Matt Emerson is noted as EPN Founder.
• HB Live, Inc.board memberTechnology or IntegrationMember company represented on EPN Board of Directors by Don Guzauckas as Education Chair.
• ShowReadyboard memberTechnology or IntegrationMember company represented on EPN Board of Directors by Justin Frick as Vendor Partner Chair.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): Encore Global is the largest provider of event technology, production and venue services in North America, operating in hotels, convention centers and corporate venues. It is the dominant scaled incumbent competing with EPN's network for multi-city enterprise event programs.
• Freeman: Freeman is a leading global event experience company offering brand experiences, digital, AV production and logistics for trade shows and corporate events. It competes with EPN for large trade show and convention AV mandates through its in-house Freeman AV services.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): PRG is a major global provider of entertainment and event production solutions spanning audio, video, lighting and rigging. Its production services overlap directly with EPN member offerings for large-scale corporate, broadcast and live event projects.

Direct peers

• AVFX: AVFX is a Boston-based AV production company and the founding member of EPN (Matt Emerson, AVFX founder, is EPN's founder). It offers end-to-end event production, rigging, and virtual/hybrid services closely mirroring EPN members' core offerings.
• Showcore: Showcore is an EPN member company whose president (Jack DeVries) currently serves as EPN's president. It is a Midwest-based live event production and AV company, making it a directly comparable peer within the EPN network itself.
• Proshow Audiovisual: Proshow Audiovisual is a Vancouver/Calgary-based EPN member founded in 1991 delivering 1,200+ events annually across corporate, government and live broadcast segments. Its integrated AVL and live streaming services closely match EPN's broader product portfolio.
• HB Live Media: HB Live is an EPN member (Don Guzauckas serves as EPN Education Chair) providing full-service event production including audio, video, lighting and live streaming. It is a directly comparable AV production peer within the EPN alliance.
• Swank Audio Visuals: Swank Audio Visuals is a US event technology and AV production company serving hotels, convention centers and corporate events. It is a direct competitor to EPN member companies in the in-person/hybrid event production market.
• SmartSource Rentals: SmartSource is a large US event technology rental and services company providing AV, computing and staging equipment. Its event technology rental model and broad corporate customer base make it a direct comparable to EPN's member companies.

Emerging players

• AVT Event Technologies: AVT Event Technologies is a mid-sized AV production and event technology provider serving corporate and association events. As a smaller, focused competitor it is an emerging player in the same end-to-end event production space as EPN members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EPN_Tweets

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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