About the GCMA®
Gravity is the Same Everywhere
The Global Crowd Management Alliance® (GCMA®) is a worldwide network of individuals and organizations committed to representing and advancing the crowd management and security services industry within the public and private sector.
The mission of GCMA® is to Educate. Advocate. Motivate.
History
On November 21, 2019 at the Event Safety Summit in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Eric Stuart of the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) and Steve Adelman of the Event Safety Alliance (ESA) announced their intention to create an international partnership regarding crowd management and crowd safety.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its catastrophic effect on the global event industry, discussions about crowds gave way to more immediate health and safety issues. In January 2021 conversations resumed between the UKCMA and ESA, who were soon joined by the Event Safety Alliance Canada (ESAC) and crowd safety advocates from Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
It is time to create an international forum for awareness of crowd management and the safety of groups of people in public spaces. This alliance addresses the need for coordination and shared learning amongst nations, organizations and individuals in order to bridge legislative and cultural differences regarding issues that are often universal.
Mission
The core objectives of GCMA® are:
Develop and promote responsible crowd management and safety practices worldwide, leading to the establishment of a globally recognised body of knowledge for crowd managers.
Deliver meaningful and globally respected learning opportunities for crowd management practitioners of all experience levels, regardless of location or financial means.
Raise awareness of the behavioural science underpinning many crowd management considerations.
Represent the interests of members as practitioners, specialists, and stakeholders within the wider crowd management industry.
Foster and support meaningful diversity in the crowd management industry.
