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Events + Education

Join our vibrant association of live event professionals for our events and educational programming dedicated to sparking creativity and imagination! Immerse yourself in a community of like-minded experts who not only excel in delivering exceptional experiences, but also passionately share their expertise through captivating educational programs. Discover innovative techniques, explore cutting-edge technologies, and cultivate your artistic flair in an inspiring environment. Elevate your event game with us – where imagination knows no bounds and creativity takes center stage!

Our programming takes place across virtual platforms as well as live in person, and through certified sessions, at conferences, webinars, our awards program and more. We believe that continued education is the cornerstone of ILEA and the path to us evolving and moving forward as a collective community. Some of our educational content includes:

  • Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP): Established in 1993 to recognize event professionals who have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills and ability essential to perform all components of a special event.

  • Esprit Awards: The Esprit Awards are presented by the International Live Events Association (ILEA) to recognize and award the most outstanding live events in the industry each year.

  • Conferences: Learn more about our annual conference as well as industry conferences we partner with.

  • Webinars: From listening to event industry pioneers to hearing from those in other industries talk about their creative processes, our webinar schedule is packed with

  • Chapter Events: Visit our chapter directory to learn more about regional programming.

 

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Upcoming Events

  • Mon, Dec 02
    BeyoÄŸlu
    Dec 02, 2024, 6:00 PM GMT+3 – Dec 04, 2024, 10:00 PM GMT+3
    Beyoğlu, Camiikebir, Taşkızak Tersanesi Caddesi No:23/1, 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
    Dec 02, 2024, 6:00 PM GMT+3 – Dec 04, 2024, 10:00 PM GMT+3
    Beyoğlu, Camiikebir, Taşkızak Tersanesi Caddesi No:23/1, 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
    Celebrate art + creativity! The world's most inspiring design event. ILEA members receive a 15% discount on ticket prices. To apply the discount, enter 'ILEA' in the promo code section during the ticketing process.
  • Mon, Jan 27
    Austin
    Jan 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Austin, Austin, TX, USA
    Jan 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Austin, Austin, TX, USA
  • Mon, Feb 24
    Broward County Convention Center
    Feb 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – Feb 27, 2025, 10:00 PM
    Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
    Feb 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – Feb 27, 2025, 10:00 PM
    Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
    Fort Lauderdale Here We Come... Be part of the new era of catering and events at CS+TSE 2025
  • Tue, Mar 11
    Detroit
    Mar 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – Mar 12, 2025, 11:30 PM
    Detroit, Detroit, MI, USA
    Mar 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – Mar 12, 2025, 11:30 PM
    Detroit, Detroit, MI, USA
  • Tue, May 20
    Frankfurt am Main
    May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – May 22, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main, Messe Frankfurt - Halle 3, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
    May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – May 22, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main, Messe Frankfurt - Halle 3, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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