Live Daily Run-times:
August 10 – 12
11:00am – 2:00pm PT
2:00pm – 5:00pm ET
7:00pm – 10:00pm UK
Esprit Awards Run-time:
August 13
4:00pm – 6:00pm PT
7:00pm – 9:00pm ET
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
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1:30pm – 2:00pm
ILEA Lounge: Open Networking Time
2:00pm – 2:15pm
Transformation Central: Welcome from ILEA Leaders
Dana Macaulay, CSEP, Immediate Past President, ILEA International Board of Governors
Corinne Kessel, CSEP, President, ILEA International Board of Governors
Morgan Doan, CSEP, PWC, Chair, ILEA Live Committee
2:15pm – 3:00pm
Inspirational Conversation: Back to Badass with Michelle Salt
Moderated by Dustin Westling, CSEP, President-Elect, ILEA International Board of Governors
Michelle Salt has always been a strong person but in June 2011, she faced her most challenging test of strength when she was in a life-threatening motorcycle accident. Michelle knew she had some tough times ahead of her but instead of sinking into a dark place, she chose to see the opportunity in her tragedy. Within 8 months, Michelle got back on her snowboard and in March 2014, Michelle became the First Female Canadian Paralympic Snowboarder. Michelle has since gone on to earn 14 world cup medals, return to the stage as a one-legged fitness model, and compete in her second Paralympic games in Pyeongchang. She is now an avid wake surfer and backcountry snowmobiler.
3:00pm – 3:15pm
Networking Break
3:15pm – 4:00pm
Connection Hubs
1: Designing the Future of Brand Experiences
Kim Myhre, Managing Partner, Experience Design
It’s now time to embrace change in the events industry. A new generation of digital-native audiences have emerged, needs and preferences have changed, and new event technologies have created new expectations and opportunities for event designers. This session will examine the changing nature of brand experience and will explore new, more human centric approaches to experience design better suited to the demands of our increasingly digital world.
2: CSEP Circle: What's New for Current CSEP's?
Elizabeth Nutting, CSEP, Chair, ILEA International Committee
Jody Paulson, CSEP, Past Chair, ILEA International Certification Committee
Brian Reach, Director, Information Systems & Credentialing, ILEA
A session for current or recently lapsed CSEP's to learn about changes to recertification, what reinstatement looks like and an introduction to the newly launched CSEP Blueprint. Join the past and present Chair of the CSEP Certification Committee and Credential Director from ILEA HQ to give you the what's what in CSEP.
3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Moderated by Andrew Roby, Event Storyteller, Andrew Roby Events
Panelists:
Anh Nguyen, Head of Community Engagement, Twine
Megan Strahle, Junior Consultant, The Bulb Eco
Anthony Vade, North American Director, Event Design Collective
4:00pm – 4:15pm
Networking Break
4:15pm – 5:00pm
Sponsor Engagement Corner: JEOPARDY!
Virtual Happy Hour Sponsored by The Game Agency
After 5:00pm
ILEA After-Hours: Chapter Night
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
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1:30pm – 2:00pm
ILEA Lounge: Open Networking Time
2:00pm – 2:40pm
Inspirational Conversation
with Andrew Roby, National Events Council
Moderated by Ryan Hanson, ILEA Board of Governors
2:45pm – 3:00pm
Sponsor Engagement Corner: Eventeny Solutions Showcase
Presented by Eventeny
3:05pm – 3:50pm
Connection Hubs
1: Digital Transformation
Adam Parry, Co-Founder of Event Industry News & Event Tech Live
Catch up with the co-creator of Event Tech Live, Adam Parry, as we embrace the latest trends in digital innovation that will shape the future of events.
2: An International Perspective of the Live Events Industry from EMEA Leaders
Moderated by Cecilia Lavin, Head of EMEA Sales, One World Rental
Panelists:
Saif Ali Khan, VP of Events & Exhibition, ILEA Middle East; Managing Director, Supreme Events Middle East
Kunmi Ariyo, President, ILEA Nigerian Chapter; Founder & CEO, Mirus Events
Christian Seidenstuecker, President ILEA Europe; CEO, JOKE Event AG
Hamson Wai, Former President & Co-Founder, ILEA Asia
The world of live events as we knew it has changed and the return of such events are looking different across different parts of the world. Some of the world’s largest events are taking place across the EMEA region currently and in the next 18 months, such as the Tokyo Olympics, Dubai Expo 2020 and Qatar FIFA World Cup 2021. In this session you will hear from some of our ILEA EMEA leaders talking about what we have learned from the past 18 months, how can we utilize our learnings moving forward and how can the next 18 months of live events across the EMEA region support live events globally?
3: Behind the Scenes with C2 International Producers
Julia Cyboran, VP - Marketing & Audience, C2 International
Heather Rosenthal, VP - Digital & Business Transformation, C2 International
Anick Beaulieu, VP - Growth & Partnerships, C2 International
Hear from top executives responsible for the award-winning conference, C2 Montréal.
3:55pm - 4:10 pm
Sponsor Engagement Corner: MootUp Solutions Showcase
Presented by Danny Stefanic, CEO, MootUp
4:15pm – 5:00pm
Transformation Central: Lessons Learned from the Small Business Revolution
Amanda Brinkman, Chief Brand Officer, Deluxe and Host/Creator, Small Business Revolution
The Small Business Revolution, championed by Deluxe, is an original series on HULU where each season they revitalize a different community through its small businesses. Amanda Brinkman, host and creator of this Emmy-nominated show, will share the lessons she and her team learned in working with entrepreneurs throughout the pandemic. Using specific examples from Season 5 of the hit series, Amanda will share a behind the scenes look at the show, and of the marketing and communication best practices small businesses will need moving forward.
5:00pm - 7:00pm
ILEA After-Hours: SEARCH from Home
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
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1:30pm – 2:00pm
ILEA Lounge: Open Networking Time
2:00pm – 2:45pm
Inspirational Conversation: BIGGER! Being Authentically You
Chanda Daniels, Owner, A Monique Affair and Chanda Daniels Planning & Design
Moderated by Corinne Kessel, CSEP, President, ILEA
In partnership with the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals
A motivational talk on being authentically you within the wedding and event industry, and why being YOU is so important.
2:45pm – 3:00pm
Networking Break
3:00pm – 3:45pm
Connection Hubs
1: Hear Me, See Me, Include Me - Personal Reflection on Accessibility
Megan Strahle, Junior Consultant, The Bulb Eco
2: CSEP Circle: Become a CSEP!
Elizabeth Nutting, CSEP, Chair, ILEA International Certification Committee
Jody Paulson, CSEP, Past Chair, ILEA International Certification Committee
Brian Reach, Director, Information Systems & Credentialing, ILEA
A session for interested candidates to learn about how to begin your journey to becoming a CSEP, including qualifications, study tips, CSEP Blueprint, the new testing platform and other helpful insight into the process. Join the past and present Chair of the CSEP Certification Committee and Credential Director from ILEA HQ to give you the what's what in CSEP. Current CSEP's that want to share their stories should also attend.
3: Transforming Community Through Strategic Partnerships
Moderated by Lisa Marks, Owner, Brand Alive, Inc.
Panelists:
Garet Cameron, Head of Partnerships, 2023 Canada Winter Games
Ryan Carroll, Giants Enterprises
Leslie Lee, Giants Enterprises
Rachel Jacob Barnett, Director of Partnerships & Giving, San Francisco Pride
It's true what they say - if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. Strategic partnerships have always been a critical component of live event success and to bringing the community to life. How has this evolved over the last 18 months? Join this interactive panel discussion with leaders from the San Francisco Giants, 2023 Canada Winter Games, and SF Pride as we discuss the future of sponsorship, community and culture building, and partner strategies.
3:55pm - 4:10 pm
Sponsor Engagement Corner: Transformation from the Inside Out with Angela Braun, ACC, PMP, Leadership and Performance Coach
Powered by Giants Enterprises
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Transformation Station: Closing Celebration
Featuring the Dueling Piano Kings Powered by Lynn Fletcher Weddings
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
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7:00pm – 8:00pm
Virtual Cocktail Reception
8:00pm – 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
Post-Awards Celebration
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