European Association of Political Consultants

What European Association of Political Consultants does

The European Association of Political Consultants (EAPC) is a non-profit professional membership association founded in September 1996 in Vienna and headquartered in Leibnitz, Austria, organized under Austrian Law of Associations. It serves individual political consultants, campaign strategists, public affairs professionals, political communications specialists, and campaign operations experts across 30+ European countries (with growing representation from LATAM and North America). Its core purpose is to connect professionals in political consulting, campaigning, and communication for knowledge exchange, professional development, and the defense of democratic practice, as codified in its Constitution, Code of Conduct (adopted 2017), Charter for Democracy, and Lisbon Declaration (2025).

EAPC's product surface is built around membership and events rather than technology. Core offerings include an annual membership program (EUR 250/year, calendar-year basis, 50% for late-year joiners), the rotating annual European Conference (Vienna, Berlin, London, Athens, Lisbon, with Frankfurt scheduled for 2026), the EAPC Academy (master classes for young consultants), a webinar series, and two awards programs (Polaris Award established 2017 in partnership with Kapital Media London, and the European Democracy Award launched 2025). Publications include the 500-page 'Pioneers of Democracy' anniversary book (2021) and the 'Election Time' yearbook series (2003-2005). The association also co-maintains the Elections of the World campaign archive platform with Kapital Media London. Membership requires sponsorship from two existing members and ratification at the General Assembly.

EAPC's revenue model is diversified but small-scale: annual membership fees, event registration (with members receiving EUR 200 discounts on EAPC and IAPC conferences), book sales (EUR 49 for Pioneers of Democracy, EUR 29 for Election Time), and donations/sponsoring. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, the ambassador program, the member referral system, social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), email newsletters, and in-person events. Strategic partnerships with the International Association of Political Consultants (IAPC), American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), ALACOP, and Kapital Media London provide international reach and reciprocal conference benefits for members.

Name

European Association of Political Consultants

Legal name

European Association of Political Consultants

Website

https://eapc.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The European Association of Political Consultants (EAPC) is a non-profit professional association connecting political consultants, campaign strategists, and communication professionals across 30+ countries through membership, annual conferences, training, publications, and ethics codes.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Political Organizations (81394)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYBPADAGAA

Electoral Support & Election Observation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

SECONDARYMPAGAGAM

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Conventions & Conferences (Business Events)

Keywords

• Political consulting services
• Professional membership association
• Campaign strategy training
• Political communication education
• Democracy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Leibnitz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to political consultants and professionals in the political communication industry. The membership year is the calendar year, with 50% fee for those joining after July 1st.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from annual European conferences, including registration fees. Reduced participation fees are offered to EAPC members, with members saving EUR 200 compared to non-member pricing.
3. Book Sales and Publications: Sale of the 'Pioneers of Democracy' book (EUR 49.00) and the Election Time yearbook series (EUR 29.00).
4. Donations and Sponsoring: Proceeds obtained from donations and sponsoring as mentioned in the Constitution for achieving association objectives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The European Association of Political Consultants (EAPC) is a non-profit professional membership association for political consultants, campaign strategists, and democracy practitioners across Europe and beyond. It provides membership services, an annual European Conference, an educational Academy, professional awards (Polaris Award, European Democracy Award), publications (Pioneers of Democracy, Election Time), webinars, networking events, and a platform (Elections of the World).

Product overview

The European Association of Political Consultants (EAPC) is a membership-based professional association, not a technology product company. The organization offers a unified membership program that provides access to annual conferences, educational programs through the EAPC Academy and webinars, awards programs including the Polaris Award and European Democracy Award, and publications such as the Pioneers of Democracy book and Election Time yearbooks. The association also maintains the Elections of the World campaign archive platform. Members include political consultants, campaign strategists, public affairs professionals, and researchers from across Europe and beyond.

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Problem solved

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Brands

• Polaris Award: The worldwide award for political communication, founded in 2017 by former President Necati Özkan. Since 2020, organized by Kapital Media London with EAPC support.

Products and services

• EAPC Membership
• European Conference
• Polaris Award
• Pioneers of Democracy (Book)
• Election Time Yearbook
• EAPC Academy
• EAPC Webinars
• Elections of the World
• European Democracy Award
• European Political Consultant Day

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core, major and moderate.

• Life Learning AcademiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Slovenian organization that awarded the title 'Ambassador of Knowledge' to EAPC founder Sepp Hartinger and Prof. Alaa Garad in recognition of their international contributions to political consulting and democracy.
• International Association of Political Consultants (IAPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAPC cooperates very closely with IAPC. Members receive reduced registration fees for IAPC annual conferences (saving EUR 200). Both associations share professionals in the political consulting field.
• American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAPC cooperates closely with AAPC as part of the global network of political consulting associations.
• ALACOP (Latin American Association of Political Consultants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAPC cooperates closely with ALACOP to maintain international reach across political consulting associations worldwide.
• Kapital London / Kapital Media LondonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether created the platform for uploading political campaigns from all over the world at www.electionsoftheworld.com. Since 2020, Kapital Media London organizes the Polaris Award with support from EAPC.
• SORA-AustriamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpinion research institute contributed a study on the future of political consultation in Europe free of charge for the 'Pioneers of Democracy' book project. Contributed by Christoph Hofinger and Günther Ogris.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Association of Political Consultants (IAPC): The global counterpart founded in 1968; EAPC cooperates closely with IAPC (reduced registration fees, joint conferences). Both serve political consultants with conferences, codes of conduct, and member services.
• Public Affairs Council: U.S. membership association for public affairs professionals with conferences, awards, training, and ethics frameworks—directly analogous to EAPC's professional association model for an adjacent political-communication niche.

Regional players

• American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC): U.S. association for political professionals; part of EAPC's stated global partnership network. Similar membership-based model serving campaign consultants and public affairs professionals in a different geography.
• ALACOP (Asociación Latinoamericana de Consultores Políticos): Latin American equivalent—named partner of EAPC; provides conferences, training, and professional recognition to political consultants across LATAM, mirroring EAPC's European scope.

Emerging players

• Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR): UK-based chartered body for PR professionals with membership tiers, training, and ethics codes; comparable as a European professional association offering credentials and continuous professional development.
• International Association of Business Communicators (IABC): Global membership association for business communicators with conferences, awards (Quill Awards), and chapters; analogous member-driven model in the broader communications profession that overlaps EAPC's audience.
• European Public Affairs (EPACA): European trade association for public affairs agencies and professionals; overlaps EAPC's community of political and public affairs consultants in Europe with similar advocacy and networking functions.

Others

• International Political Science Association (IPSA): Global scholarly association for political scientists; adjacent to EAPC's audience of consultants through conferences, publications, and election-related research that complements practitioner work.
• European Conference Organisers Industry Group (EOI / EF\&EO): European federation for conference and event organisers; adjacent to EAPC from the professional conference organizer side rather than membership side—useful as a structural peer in managing large multi-city annual conferences.
• ECPR (European Consortium for Political Research): European academic association for political researchers running conferences and a standing groups structure; comparable to EAPC's role as a multi-country convening body for the political profession, but on the academic side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/eapc_
• Facebookfacebook.com/eapc.eu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-association-of-political-consultants

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