The International Live Events Association (ILEA) made a strong impression at The Event Show  in Port Harcourt, Nigeria — a vibrant three-day gathering that brought together 15,000+ planners, producers, and creatives from across the South-South region. Representing ILEA was   Duntan West , who shared ILEA’s global vision, developed new relationships, and spotlighted ILEA’s commitment to community, collaboration, and professional growth.   Introducing ILEA in Port Harcourt To k

How Asana Keeps Event Chaos in Check   By: Sarah Cate Scaduto The Reality of Event Planning If you’ve ever found yourself triple-checking spreadsheets on a loading dock at 5 a.m., wondering if the signage for your Platinum sponsor made it to the right ballroom while fielding requests from three different booths that need three different AV setups, and a client texting you for constant updates… You might be an event planner. As normal as this scene may feel to event pros, woul

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