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:
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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.
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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.
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Conferences: Learn more about our annual conference as well as industry conferences we partner with.
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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
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Chapter Events: Visit our chapter directory to learn more about regional programming.

Upcoming Events
- ILEA Spring Online AuctionMay 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – May 23, 2025, 8:00 PMhttps://app.galabid.com/ilea2025springaucti
- CSEP WebinarMay 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMZOOM
- CSEP Exam Study SessionMay 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMRosenberg Library – Randall Room, 2310 Sealy Ave, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
- ILEA Leadership Spring Training - GalvestonMay 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMHotel Lucine, 1002 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
- IMEX FrankfurtMay 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – May 22, 2025, 11:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Messe Frankfurt - Halle 3, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- ILEA Meet Up @ IMEX FrankfurtMay 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Champions, Hamburger Allee 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- CSEP WebinarMay 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMZOOM
- ILEA Leadership Spring Training - PhiladelphiaMay 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMPhiladelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- CSEP WebinarMay 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMZOOM
- ILEA Roadshow: ATLJun 05, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMAtlanta, 280 Mount Zion Rd, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA
- Webinar: How Much Should I Charge?Jun 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMWebinar
- ILEA Virtual Global MeetupJul 09, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JN
- BUILD: Constructing CreativityAug 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – Aug 13, 2025, 12:00 PMCambridge, 16 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
- Catersource + The Special Event Confrence + TradeshowMar 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 05, 2026, 11:00 PMLos Angeles, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA