Join us at Catersource and The Special Event Conference and Tradeshow this February!
Our schedule of Events:
Monday, February 24 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Chapter Leadership Training: Calling all ILEA chapter leaders! Join us for the day as we dive into chapter operations training, debut of toolkits and resources, and roundtables/best practice sharing led by our RVP’s! Register here.
Monday, February 24 – 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ILEA Happy Hour: Come SEA for yourself! Join us for a Party on the Patio and pre-funk to Opening Night of Catersource + The Special Event! ILEA is the umbrella organization that brings all those together who plan and produce events. Come one, come all. You do not need to be a member to attend. Sip back and connect with fellow creatives. Register here.
Tuesday, February 25 - 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Education Session: ILEA Presents: Global Voices of the Event Industry - Creativity, Community and the Future. Featuring Panelists: Dustin Westling CSEP, Audrey Fan and David Merrell; Moderated By: Melissa Jurcan. As the world becomes more interconnected, event production professionals worldwide are redefining the boundaries of creativity, community and collaboration. This session brings together leading event producers from wide-ranging cultural and geographic backgrounds to share their perspectives on the industry’s evolution. Panelists will discuss the unique challenges and trends shaping their regions, the innovative ways they’re fostering community, and the creative visions they’re implementing to meet the demands of a rapidly changing landscape. By tapping into their experiences, attendees will gain insight into fresh approaches and strategies to inspire their work, and grow their teams and business overall.
Wednesday, February 26 – Thursday, February 27 Tradeshow: Visit our ILEA booth on the show floor!
Throughout: CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional) approved sessions.
Learn more about the show and register here. For a complimentary pass for the exhibitor hall, use code: ILEA25.
