Recorded ILEA Webinars
ILEAFORUM: Down the Aisle: How the Pandemic Has Changed the Wedding Industry
Date: 23 June, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Moderator: Chelsea Roy, Owner, Everything But The Ring & EBTR Events
Panelists:
- Morgan Doan, CSEP, PWC, Principal & Creative Director, Morgan Events
- Lynn Fletcher, CSEP, Founder & Creative Director, Lynn Fletcher Weddings
- Sasha Souza, CEO, Wedding & Event Trendmaker, & Celebrity Wedding Planner
Watch our panel of live events experts for a discussion on how the wedding industry has adapted through the pandemic. From rescheduling to new bookings, guest safety to guest counts (and the vendor staffing shortages and increasing service costs), learn how the industry continues to change and adapt.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Cost Effective Ways to Build Your Digital Footprint
Date: 26 May, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Julie Roth Novack, CEO and Co-Founder, PartySlate
Now more than ever is the time to focus on building your digital brand and growing your digital network. Breaking through in the digital world requires producing and promoting great content. Leveraging 20+ years of digital marketing experience working with some of the biggest brands in the world, Julie shares a simple roadmap to optimize the five key areas of your digital footprint:
- Your website
- SEO
- Third-party platforms
- Social media
- Your digital network
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ILEAFORUM: Mission Driven: Maintaining the Non-Profit Vision Through Engaging Events, Fundraising, and Technology
Date: 12 May, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Moderator: Jodi Collen, CSEP, Corporate Marketing of Events, Be The Match
Panelists:
- Sean Clifford, Assistant Director for Volunteer Engagement, James Madison University
- Cherie Neal, CMP, PMP, Senior Director of Events Marketing, United Way of Greater Atlanta
- Erika Soria, MSW, Nonprofit Event Consultant
Over the past year, nonprofit events have changed, but the need to host events, engage audiences, and fundraise has remained. This webinar examines how nonprofit leaders have kept their missions top of mind through events, fundraising techniques, and technology.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Ask an Expert: Contracts, Consent, and Liability, Oh My!
Date: 28 April, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Quintin L. King, Senior Principal, Dillard & King
Get answers to your questions surrounding the current business and legal realities facing the events industry from our legal expert, Quintin L. King, Senior Principal at Dillard & King. Quintin provided an overview of the topic and then answered questions covering standard contract language, force majeure, liability, and more.
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ILEAFORUM: Back in Action: A Panel Discussion on Events Reopening Around The World
Date: 14 April, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker:
- Sara Grauf, Senior Vice President, Event Strategy & Services, San Francisco Giants
- Luis Soares, Head of Corporate & Special Event Sales, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
- Tara Sweeney, CMM, CSEP, Manager, Guest Experience, Calgary Stampede
- Carlo Zoccali, Venue Director, Farnborough International
Events have begun reopening in various ways around the world. Watch this panel discussion with event leaders from Canada, the US, the UK, and the Middle East on how they are proceeding safely and successfully as our industry gets back in action!
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Planning a Safe and Clean Event
Date: 7 April, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Anthony Heath, Vice President, Products, United Site Services
Providing a clean bathroom experience has always been important to keep your patrons happy and attending your event year-after-year. As events resume post-COVID, providing safe and clean bathrooms along with hand hygiene stations will be more important than ever before. Watch this session to learn from an industry leader on how you should plan your portable sanitation with safety in mind.
This webinar was sponsored by United Site Services.
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A Conversation About the Esprit Awards: What I Wish I Knew
Date: 31 March, 2021
Time: 3-4 pm ET
Moderator: Ryan Hanson, CED, CSEP, DES, Founder and Creative Director, BeEvents
Panelists: Hala Bissada, President and CEO, Hala Events; Keri Miller, Partner and Chief Creative Strategist, e=mc² events; India Rhodes, CSEP, Partner, Wilkinson Rhodes
ILEA’s prestigious Esprit Awards recognize exceptional individual and organizational achievements in the events industry. Have you been considering submitting but want to know more? Watch our panel of past winners engaging conversation where you’ll learn:
- Tips and tricks on the submission process.
- Ideas on what to submit especially with our new categories for 2021.
- Hear firsthand how winning an Esprit Award can impact your career.
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ILEAFORUM: Making Virtual Engagement Meaningful
Date: 24 March, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speakers: Carol Y. Allerding, CMP, DES, Corporate Event Planner, and Ryan Hanson, CED, CSEP, DES, Founder and Creative Director, BeEvents
We’ve all spent the last year logging on to virtual meetings and events that barely met our already low expectations. While technology has dramatically improved our ability to distribute information effectively to anyone, anywhere, anytime, generally less attention has been invested in ensuring truly engaging experiences for those watching. It doesn’t have to be this way. Digital can foster culture and create community when the engagements are intentionally designed to do so. Watch Carol Allerding, CMP, DES, and Ryan Hanson, CED, CSEP, DES, discuss about how to design meaningful engagements for virtual events.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Building Resilience in Turbulent Times
Date: 3 March, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Patrick Nelson, Leadership Consultant, Loyalty Point Leadership
We've all faced extraordinary challenges over the last year - many outside of our control. The ability to be resilient in the face of adversity is a vital characteristic of high performing leaders and leads to more successful business outcomes. In this ILEAKEYNOTE session, Patrick Nelson shares lessons learned from his experiences leading others in some of the most adverse environments, including providing practical tips centered around leading yourself, and cultivating a positive mindset.
By watching, you will:
- Feel inspired and your engagement in the workplace will be ignited.
- Be able to apply behaviors that will help you manage your reactions and use a more learned response instead.
- Be able to develop behaviors that will best help you lead others through adversity -- regardless of your role or position.
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ILEAFORUM: Live Events Coalition: Advocating & Activating to Save Our Industry
Date: 17 February, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speakers: Nancy Shaffer, Board of Directors President, and Dwayne Thomas, Co-Chair for Government Affairs, Live Events Coalition
The Live Events Coalition was formed in early 2020 as the first line of defense in helping the live events industry make its voice heard by government officials in response to the pandemic. LEC's mission is to bring everyone in the events industry together -- and equip them with the right tools and resources to make our needs clear and highlight just how strong and impactful the live events industry is in the US.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Creating a Sustainable Strategic Diversity Plan
Date: 10 February, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Lisa G. Williams, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Expert and Strategist
Creating a sustainable plan for diversity, equity, and inclusion -- and interweaving these principles and strategies into your everyday business -- is more important than ever. The representation of individuals with diverse backgrounds in your workforce is a key opportunity for your organization to become and remain competitive. Watch this ILEAKEYNOTE session led by Lisa G. Williams.
By watching, you'll learn:
- Why diversity makes your business more profitable
- How we undermine our intentions for diversity through unconscious bias
- Specific initiatives your organization can implement right now to make diversity a reality
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ILEAFORUM: The Future of Catering: 2021 and Beyond
Date: 27 January, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Russell Morin, President & Owner, Russell Morin Catering & Events; Ingrid Nagy, CSEP, Owner, Catering By Design; and Shelby Sewall, CEO Foodz Catering
The pandemic has changed everything about live events — and nothing so much as how meals are prepared and served at everything from micro weddings to sporting events. Watch our panel of catering experts during this ILEAFORUM discussion of the challenges and successes of F&B over the last year and how to enhance the experience moving forward.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: The New Power of Hybrid Events
Date: 13 January, 2021
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Richard Stewart, CEO North America, VOK DAMS
The pandemic has acted as a catalyst and accelerator for developments that were already reshaping live events. While virtual elements have long been part of live events mostly as separate, self-contained programs, moving forward there will be a great need for hybrid events that blend "live" with "digital," and "virtual" with "in-person." The opportunity: completely new, innovative, and extremely effective communication possibilities. The challenge: For hybrid events to realize their full power, you have to rethink everything. Richard Stewart, CEO of North America for VOK DAMS, presents an ILEAKEYNOTE about the power of hybrid events. Learn:
- Why the future is hybrid
- The current state of virtual events
- The magic of the new power of live + virtual at an eye level
- How we create new innovative and effective communication possibilities with hybrid events
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Minding Your Business: Get Your Financial House in Order in 2021
Date: 16 December, 2020
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Ken Alozie, CFA, CAIA, SCORE and Greenwood Capital Advisors
Are you ready to grow your business in 2021? Getting your financial house in order is the first step to position you for business success post-COVID. In this ILEAKEYNOTE webinar, Ken Alozie -- managing director for Greenwood Capital Advisors and a certified mentor for SCORE, a nonprofit organization that supports small businesses through education and mentorship -- will explain how small-business owners can best position themselves to receive capital and grow their businesses in the new year, including:
- Keeping good financial records
- Maintaining and growing cash flow
- Identifying when you need a business plan
- Understanding capital options such as bank loans, crowdfunding, and grants
- Repositioning your business post-COVID
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ILEAFORUM: Let’s Talk About Safety: Vendors Share How They Are Keeping Attendees and Clients Safe
Date: 9 December, 2020
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speakers: Judy Brillhart, CSEP, PBC, Sheraton Commander Hotel; Linda G. Erickson, Events DC; and Jack Scafide, CORT Events
Moderator: Tiffanie Rosier, AllStar Photobooth
In this ILEAFORUM discussion an accomplished group of event professionals talk about how they are keeping attendees and clients safe by evaluating health risks. Representing a broad spectrum of the industry, panelists Judy Brillhart, director of catering and event management for the Sheraton Commander Hotel; Linda G. Erickson, vice president of sales for Events DC; and Jack Scafide, Midwest account executive for CORT Events, will share how they approach this vitally important issue — from their innovative safety design ideas, to key steps they are taking to guarantee the health of attendees and clients, to examples of safe live events they have produced during the pandemic. Tiffanie Rosier, owner of AllStar Photobooth, moderates this takeaway-heavy conversation.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: The Show Must – and Can – Go On: Safely Producing Live Events During the Pandemic
Date: 18 November, 2020
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speakers: Emmanuel André and Marine Mugnier, MCI Group
Featuring: Dana Macaulay, CSEP, ILEA International President, and Gwendolyn McNutt, CSEP, ILEA Professional Development Committee
It’s challenging to produce live events safely during the pandemic -- but it’s not impossible. In this ILEAKEYNOTE session, MCI Group's Emmanuel André, director of global health, safety, and sustainability, and Marine Mugnier, people and culture coordinator, MCI Group, join ILEA International President Dana Macaulay, CSEP, and ILEA Professional Development Committee Chair Gwendolyn McNutt, CSEP, to explain how. From following adhering to local regulations and implementing special protocols, to communicating with attendees and remaining agile, learn how to ensure safety and security without sacrificing engagement and experience.
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ILEAFORUM: Broadening Your Value Proposition: The Role and Importance of Supplier Diversity and Procurement
Date: 4 November, 2020
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speakers: Michelle Fanus, The Conference Director; Constance Jones, National Minority Supplier Development Council; and Tyronne Stoudemire, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Moderator: Bonnie Smith, Studio B Entertainment
Join us for an ILEAFORUM session on procurement and the importance of supplier diversity. In this well-timed and candid discussion moderated by Studio B Entertainment founder and CEO Bonnie Smith, our panelists -- Michelle Fanus, founder of The Conference Director; Constance Jones, senior director of network delivery services for the National Minority Supplier Development Council; and Tyronne Stoudemire, vice president of global diversity and inclusion for Hyatt Hotels Corporation -- examine how supplier diversity and procurement broadens a company’s value proposition, delve into the benefits of embedding diversity and inclusion practices into supplier selection procedures, and explore collaboration, best practices, and the role of supplier diversity programs in the procurement of goods and services.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Rock Stars Come in All Forms: Find and Hire Diverse Talent
Date: 28 October, 2020
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Shaara Roman, The Silverene Group
Diversity, equity, and inclusion isn't just a motto -- it's an organizational culture that informs everything you do, including hiring. In this ILEAKEYNOTE session, culture and management consultant Shaara Roman talks with ILEA Professional Development Committee Chair Gwendolyn McNutt, CSEP, about why diversity recruiting should and does matter to your company and how to create a diverse candidate pool. And she'll provide best practices for recruiting and sourcing diverse candidates. Join us for this important, practical conversation.
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ILEAFORUM: Leaning Into Industry Diversity: Practical Steps to Making Change
Date: 14 October, 2020
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speakers: Felipe Cardenas, International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association; Andrew Roby, National Events Council; and Sheila R. Brown, Cinescape Chicago Film Studios
Moderator: Steve Moore, ILEA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force
This ILEAFORUM is a discussion about creating a space for authentic diversity, equity, and inclusion in the live events industry. As advocates for diversity, our panelists -- Felipe Cardenas, co-founder and CEO of the Colombian LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and treasurer of the IGLTA Board of Directors; Andrew Roby, event storyteller and founder and CEO of the National Events Council; and Sheila R. Brown, executive director of the CineCares Foundation at Cinescape Chicago Film Studios -- had a candid conversation about their experiences and provided real-world opportunities for change. Moderated by ILEA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force Chair Steve Moore, this webinar allowed attendees to:
- Understand how leaning into diversity makes organizations stronger
- Identify barriers to success and how to create opportunities
- Get tips on how to help amplify underrepresented industry voices
- Create partnerships to diversify your vendors and business
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ILEAFORUM: What We’ve Learned From COVID-19: Lessons From the Brew Crew
Date: 29 September, 2020
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Panelists: Will Curran, Founder & Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events; Thuy Diep, President, ILEA Los Angeles; Nick Borelli, President, Borelli Strategies; Dustin Westling, Managing Partner, OneWest Event Design & Logistics
The hosts of Event Brew, the leading podcast in live events that discusses the most controversial, important, and exciting topics in the industry, took over ILEAFORUM. During this virtual conversation, our panelists debated, dissected, and discussed the first six months of the pandemic experience. Guests came prepared with questions, thoughts, and opinions about the impacts of the downturn on the events industry to gain thought-provoking and well-researched insights from four of the industry's brightest voices.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Go/No Go: Real Conversations About the Future of Your Business
Date: 23 September, 2020
Time: 1-2:15 pm CT
Speakers: Tom Stimson, The Stimson Group LLC, and Allin Foulkrod, CSEP, Creative Visions
Business owners and entrepreneurs in the live events industry have had to make challenging decisions not only about their day-to-day survival during the pause on in-person events but also about the future viability of their businesses heading into 2021 and beyond. This interactive ILEAKEYNOTE session with business coach Tom Stimson of The Stimson Group LLC, answered questions about business strategy in these unprecedented times. Moderated by longtime industry professional and champion Allin Foulkrod CSEP, president of Creative Visions, this conversation was challenging, thought-provoking, and insightful.
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CSEP: The New CSEP Blueprint: Everything You Need to Know to Take the New CSEP Exam
Date: 9 September, 2020
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speakers: Jody Paulson, CSEP, Chair, ILEA CSEP Committee, and Brian Reach, ILEA International staff
The all-new CSEP Exam is the steppingstone to the Certified Special Events Professional credential, which has been fully updated to reflect the most state-of-the-art developments in live events design and production. Whether you’re already signed up to take the exam, are interested, or are just a little curious, watch this interactive conversation. Members of ILEA’s leadership team explain how to apply and prepare for the exam, including reviewing its new blueprint, which outlines the exam’s competency framework and weightings.
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ILEAFORUM: Industry Advocacy and Action: Conversation with the Live Events Coalition
Date: 31 August, 2020
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Speaker: Nancy Shaffer, President, Live Events Coalition and Bonnie Fimiano CPCE, Membership Chair, Live Events Coalition
Live events professionals from all verticals and areas have been impacted by the pandemic, creating a need for industry support and advocacy. The Live Events Coalition (LEC) is a new coalition of live events professionals and entertainment businesses, their employees, independent contractors, and small business owners, exists to provide advocacy and resources. Watch the conversation with LEC President Nancy Shaffer and Membership Chair Bonnie Fimiano CPCE, about LEC’s mission, purpose, results to date, and how ILEA members and event professionals at large can get involved.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Career Branding for Event Professionals: How to Manage the Next Phase of Your Post-Pandemic Career
Date: 27 August, 2020
Time: 1:30 pm ET
Speaker: Jackie Rafter, Higher Landing Inc.
In this ILEAKEYNOTE webinar, entrepreneur and career transformation strategist Jackie Rafter addressed how career management and job search has changed forever -- and how attendees can take control of their career during the pandemic. Derived from Higher Landing’s proprietary Career Transition and Transformation program, this webinar is especially helpful for live events professional who are grappling with career uncertainty, struggling to find work, want to change careers, or are just curious to know what’s ahead.
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Clear Head Strong Mind: The Power of Habits
Date: 30 July, 2020
Time: 3 pm ET
Speaker: Certified Performance Coach Angela Braun
Small habits done consistently can change your life. Think about it...motivation is great, but the truth is, we won't always feel motivated. Adopt habits that will help you achieve what you ultimately want and create your best life, best business, and our best self. Goals are good for planning your progress and systems are good for actually making progress.
The final Clear Head Strong Mind session of the summer provides useful tools to implement this powerful series.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: UVC Light and the Events Industry: Innovation and the Future of Safe Events
Date: 28 July, 2020
Time: 1 pm ET
Speaker: Pierre Marleau, CEO and Creative Director, Orange Frog Productions Inc.
As event professionals from all areas of the industry begin to experiment with reopening events and kick starting the industry back into action, we are getting curious about unique and valuable innovation to support us. This ILEA keynote presentation by veteran lighting designer and business owner Pierre Marleau of Orange Frog Productions discusses UVC light: how it attacks viruses, how it can help with airborne risks, and how their team is deploying this innovative solution into various parts of the industry like venues, guest suites, event installations, food service elements and partner supply chains.
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ILEAFORUM: Convention Center Views - Reopening Large Venues Safely
Date: 22 July, 2020
Time: 12:30 pm ET
Panelists:
- Sabrina Anico - Director of Marketing & External Relations, Miami Beach Convention Center
- Khalid Al Hammadi - Senior Vice President, DXB LIVE - Dubai World Trade Centre; President-Elect, ILEA Middle East
- Greg Newton - General Manager, BMO Centre at The Calgary Stampede
Event professionals around the world are eager to support the safe reopening of convention centers, expo halls, and other large-scale venues. This interactive ILEAFORUM featured a discussion with a global panel of convention center leaders who shared how they have prepared for a safe reopening, how they are managing client and guest psychology, and what event professionals can do to support safe events in large venues.
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Clear Head Strong Mind: How to Harness Your Energy for a Powerful Recovery
Date: 16 July, 2020
Time: 3 pm ET
Speaker: Certified Performance Coach Angela Braun
Time is fixed; energy can flex. Every day contains the same number of hours, but energy swings up and down depending on rest, nutrition and emotional health. Most of us know this already, but making your energy a priority can be challenging. Join us for the next Clear Head Strong Mind session and learn several actions to re-energize your mind and body so you can overcome exhaustion and approach recovery from a place of power.
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Clear Head Strong Mind: The Be.Do.Have Model: What It Is and How to Leverage It For Growth
Date: 2 July, 20200
Time: 3 pm ET
Speaker: Certified Performance Coach Angela Braun
Topic: The Be.Do.Have Model: What It Is and How to Leverage It For Growth
Once you get really clear about what you want in life and why you want it, the game-changing question to ask yourself is not What do I need to do now? but rather Who do I need to be to achieve it? Who do I need to be now and how will this relate to my personal brand?
Certified performance coach Angela Braun led this session of our Clear Head Strong Mind coaching series to help you understand this philosophy, the formula to apply, and how to leverage this thinking to access your personal and professional dreams.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Talking Contracts With Steve Adelman
Date: 25 June, 2020
Time: 2 pm ET
The head of Adelman Law Group and vice president of the Event Safety Alliance (ESA), Steve Adelman, presented an ILEA Keynote webinar. Steve shared insights from launching the ESA's Reopening Guide with event profs around the world and answered questions about contracts, clauses, liabilities, and more as in-person events begin to reopen.
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Clear Head Strong Mind: Why Vision Matters - Especially Now
Date: 18 June, 2020
Time: 4pm ET
Speaker: Certified Performance Coach Angela Braun
You know this to be true: vision matters now, more than ever. Why? It supports your focus, keeps you aligned to why you started, and enables future strategic thinking.This Clear Head Strong Mind conversation with certified performance coach Angela Braun explained the difference between vision, mission, and strategy; how to leverage it; and what questions you need to ask to build powerful personal and professional visions for the future.
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ILEAFORUM: The Future of Weddings and Social Events
Date: 10 June, 2020
Pannelists: Lynn Fletcher CSEP, Sasha Souza, Morgan Doan, CSEP, PWC
Moderator: Lisa Marks
Industry leaders had a moderated discussion about the impacts of COVID-19 on social events and weddings, how event professionals in the social market are supporting their clients and what's in store for the future of weddings and social events. Their ideas, innovation and fast pivots can be applied to all areas of the live events industry. The Zoom passcode for this recording is: 140586.
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ILEAFORUM: Venue Considerations in a COVID-19 World
Date: 26 May, 2020
Time: 12:30 pm ET
Panelists:
- Judy Brillhart, CSEP, PBC, Director, Catering and Event Management, Sheraton Commander Hotel
- Laura Pallotta, Regional VP, Sales and Distribution, Marriott International Canada
- Sara Grauf, CSEP, Senior Vice President, Event Strategy & Services, Giants Enterprises; ILEA International Immediate Past President
Moderator: Dustin Westling, ILEA International Board of Governors
Event professionals are eager to explore the future of working in venues for gatherings of all sizes. Join us for an exploratory panel discussion about the impacts COVID-19 is having on venue managers, how event producers and production managers might partner with venues in the future and considerations for all event teams as we prepare to host in-person events again.
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Clear Head Strong Mind: Why a Growth Mindset is Essential to Success
Date: 22 May, 2020
Time: 4 pm ET
Speaker: Certified Performance Coach Angela Braun
Join us as we kick off the next segment of our mindfulness series designed to help you focus on mindset shifts that will prepare us all for the uncharted future of our businesses and our lives. This 60-minute conversation with certified coach Angela Braun will bring together our community to let go of the week and enter into the weekend with a clear head, increased mental strength and a renewed sense of optimism for the future.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Optimizing Your Digital Presence during COVID-19
Date: 19 May, 2020
Speakers: Nikki Nuckols, Creative Director, Doodle Dog Creative (Austin)
Whether you are an employee or a business owner, as you wait for COVID-19 to pass you are likely asking yourself, what can I be doing right now to optimize my business or profile online? Our guest speaker will guide you through a number of tools you can implement yourself, from website auditing to search engine optimization.
You will learn:
- How to audit your website to be set up for digital success
- How to create convenience and instant gratification online
- How to strategize a digital path and convert traffic
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ILEAFORUM: Exploring an Uncharted Experiential Future
Date: 12 May, 2020
Speakers: Tahira Endean (Canada) and Jason Megson (UK)
On every continent, the experiential industry has been told we must pivot as gatherings over five people have been disallowed, with no changes expected in this until at least Q3.
So, what does this mean for meaningful experiences now; in three months; next year? What does this mean for clients with stories to tell, agencies that deliver these experiences and ultimately our participants?
Discover insights from the experts:
- Tahira Endean, Head of Events, SITE Global (facilitator)
- Jason Megson, Vice President, Managing Director, George P Johnson, UK & the Nordics
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Proactively Preparing for the Future of Live Events Q&A Session
Date: 7 May, 2020
Speakers: Sara Grauf, CSEP and Dustin Westling
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Proactively Preparing for the Future of Events
Date: 5 May, 2020
Speaker: Steve Kemble
Former ILEA International President Steve Kemble will lead a conversation about preparing for the future of live events, generating a list of tactics and ideas for event profs to implement into events post COVID-19. Be a part of building new best practices and considerations as we enter into the future state of our industry.
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Clear Head Strong Mind: The Negativity Committee in your Head - What it is and how to shut it down
Date: 1 May, 2020
Speaker: Angela Braun of Angela Nicole Coaching
In this webinar, we explored the Negativity Bias, how our brains are wired for survival, and tricks to overcome it in order to feel more positive. Enter into the weekend with a clear head and a sense of mindfulness.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Crisis Communications in the Time of COVID-19
Date: 28 April, 2020
Speaker: Alex Plaxen, VP of Experience Strategy at Nifty Method Marketing & Events
With less than 10% of events prepared with a crisis communications plan, it is no surprise how difficult it has become to craft strategic and timely messaging during the COVID-19 crisis. However, we are now in a unique position to do two things.
First, follow best practices and use message mapping to communicate to our stakeholders. Second, we must take this time to create a crisis communications plan that works not just for COVID-19, but all future crises we may encounter. It is our responsibility to perform three simple steps; audit your vulnerabilities, write your communications plan, and train your stakeholders.
We’ll answer your burning questions about how to use social media when it really matters. The basic steps of effective crisis communications are not difficult, but they require advance work in order to minimize damage. Learn how to create a communications plan for your event and make critical decisions for your organization. Never be caught unprepared again!
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Clear Head Strong Mind: How to Optimize Your Stress
Date: 24 April, 2020
Speakers: Angela Braun, of Angela Nicole Coaching and Mike Du, CSCS, CPT, Founder, Revive Lifestyle Fitness
Our body functions best when we're in an optimal state of stress. Our immune system, mental strength, and fitness all improve. Everyone's optimal state of stress is different depending on your lifestyle and how you handle stress.
This conversation covered:
- Different types/sources of stress
- Cortisol's effect on your body
- How to exercise and eat when stress is high
- How to measure your stress
- Best practices to relieve stress and get to your optimal state
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ILEAKEYNOTE: The Grand Reopening - Q&A Session
Date: 23 April, 2020
Speaker: Steven A. Adelman
As we eagerly look forward to getting back to work in the in-person realm, there is so much to learn about the post-coronavirus event industry. Somehow, sometime, we will all reopen again. The world to which we reopen will require thoughtful risk assessment and planning. This webinar will offer a framework to help event organizers assess and mitigate your own reasonably foreseeable health and safety risks, and also address attendee emotional needs to feel safe under these extraordinary circumstances.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: The Grand Reopening
Date: 21 April, 2020
Speaker: Steven A. Adelman, Adelman Law Group, PLLC, VP of Event Safety Alliance
As we eagerly look forward to getting back to work in the in-person realm, there is so much to learn about the post-coronavirus event industry. Somehow, sometime, we will all reopen again. The world to which we reopen will require thoughtful risk assessment and planning. This webinar offers a framework to help event organizers assess and mitigate your own reasonably foreseeable health and safety risks, and also address attendee emotional needs to feel safe under these extraordinary circumstances.
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Clear Head Strong Mind: Eating Essentials for Working from Home
Date: 17 April, 2020
Speakers: Angela Braun of Angela Nicole Coaching and Irene Pace, RD, author, speaker, and nutritionist of Pace Nutrition Inc.
Read a recap of the session on the ILEA Communities. This webinar covered:
- Why you eat in stressful times even when you try not to (and why it makes sense)
- What you can do instead
- One simple tool you can use to shift your eating for the better
- Grooving the practice
- Common obstacles and how to navigate them
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Clear Head, Strong Mind
Date: 10 April, 2020
Speaker: Angela Braun, of Angela Nicole Coaching
In round two of our weekly mindfulness series, we explored radical self-care. Read the recap on the ILEA Communities.
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Clear Head, Strong Mind
Date: 9 April, 2020
Speaker: Angela Braun, of Angela Nicole Coaching
In the second installment of this series, we explored radical self-care.
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ILEA Helps: Overview of Financial Programs for Event Professionals
Date: 3 April, 2020
Speaker: Mari Ramirez, CPA
As event professionals, we were one of the first industries to be affected by the COVID19 pandemic. ILEA Austin has invited Mari Ramirez, CPA to help provide an overview of the financial programs (CARES Act, Economic Injury Disaster Loan, SBA Loans, etc) to help the events community understand the next steps for themselves or their businesses.
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Clear Head, Strong Mind
Date: 3 April, 2020
Speaker: Angela Braun, PMP, MBA, of Angela Nicole Coaching
Please join us as we kick off our new weekly series centred around mindfulness and mental strength, featuring subject matter experts, weekly personal challenges, and accountability checks. These 30 to 60 minute online gatherings will bring together our community to let go of the week, and enter into the weekend with a clear head and a sense of mindfulness during this challenging time. Read a recap on ILEA Experience.
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ILEAFORUM: Post Pandemic: The Future of Marketing
Date: 1 April, 2020
Moderator: Lisa Marks, ILEA International Board of Governors, and Dustin Westling CSEP, ILEA International Board of Governors
Participants in this open forum discussed the potential future of marketing given the impacts of COVID-19. The forum featured the following global marketing professionals answering your questions throughout the conversation:
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ILEAFORUM: Fundraising in a Virtual World
Date: 31 March, 2020
Moderator: Jodi Collen, CSEP, Corporate Marketing, Event, Be The Match
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With in-person events and gatherings being put on hold for the time being, it's critical to understand how to move your in-person fundraisers to a digital experience. The goal of this webinar is to unlock ideas for fundraising virtually by bringing together fundraising veterans with a variety of backgrounds. Download the infographic!
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ILEAKEYNOTE: The #ILEAStrong Community: Persisting and Rebuilding Together
Date: 25 March, 2020
Moderator: Sara Grauf, CSEP, Immediate Past President, ILEA International
This moderated forum aims to bring together the special events community to discuss strategies and mindsets needed in order to recover and rebuild quickly as an industry.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Insurance Tips for Event Professionals
Date: 24 March, 2020
Speaker: Larry Cossio, Cossio Insurance of Brown & Brown
With so much impact of the novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 on the special events industry, we know there must be questions and concerns around insurance for businesses, events and future projects. This informative webinar from US insurance pro Larry Cossio of Cossio Insurance provides data, tips and tricks about insurance considerations during times like these.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: Convert Your In-Person Events to Virtual Events Part 2
Date: 20 March, 2020
Speaker: Will Curran, Endless Events
With in-person events cancelling all around us, it is time for the events industry to evolve. What better way than to take the experience we have producing in-person events and create virtual events with the same strategy and execution of in-person events.
Two events industry influencers, Dustin Westling CSEP of OneWest Events and Will Curran of Endless Events, walk you through what you need to be thinking of when producing a virtual event from the strategy to the content to the technology.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: "How to" Make Virtual Meetings Happen
Date: 19 March, 2020
Moderator: Tiffanie Rosier, RVP of ILEA South East
This webinar was an educational discussion about the basics of using Zoom, like Account Settings & Tools, different types of meeting options, how to incorporate Zoom into EventBrite, and Zoom best practices.
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ILEAFORUM: The #ILEAStrong Community: Persisting and Rebuilding Together
Date: 18 March, 2020
Moderator: Sara Grauf CSEP, ILEA International Immediate Past President
This moderated forum brought more than 300 live events professionals together as a community to discuss strategies and mindsets needed in order to recover and rebuild quickly as an industry.
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ILEAKEYNOTE: COVID-19: Legal Strategies for Meetings
Date: 17 March, 2020
Speakers: Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
The news around COVID-19 is changing daily and the situation seems to be getting worse, not better. What can you do now about the threat to your organization’s scheduled meetings and conferences, and what should you be thinking about as you plan for the coming year?
*Note – this webinar was originally scheduled for Tuesday, 24 March at 10:00 a.m. PT and will now take place on 17 March.
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