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International Live Events Association | ILEA Austin Chapter

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Good coffee. Light bites. Great company.

📅 November 3, 2026
⏰ 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 GuadHaus

Start your morning right with ILEA Austin for an easygoing Coffee Hour at GuadHaus!

Tickets are now available - check the link in our bio! by @ileaaustin

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What makes a planner choose one vendor over another?

Join us for a candid conversation with an event planner, destination management company, and Indian wedding planner as they share what they really look for in their vendor partners. We’ll unpack what gets a vendor on the coveted short list, what makes a partnership worth repeating, and the small things that can make a big difference in how you’re remembered.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Pershing Hall (2415C E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702)

Whether you’re a planner looking to strengthen your vendor relationships or a creative partner hoping to become the name planners recommend first, come ready for honest insights, practical takeaways, and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes a truly great partner.

Tickets are available now! Check the link in our bio. 🔗 by @ileaaustin

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There’s no one way to experience ILEA and that’s what makes it special.

Maybe you’re here to sharpen your skills, grow your business, or step into leadership. Maybe you’re looking for connections, new partnerships, or resources to take your work further.

Or maybe you’re here to find your people! The ones who celebrate your wins, share advice, make introductions, and show up when you need them.

Whatever brings you to ILEA, there’s something here for you.

Ready to find your place in the community? New members can save $50 when they sign up with code JOINAUSTIN through October 5. This offer also applies to former members whose membership has lapsed for 6+ months. Not valid for Student Members.

Come find your people. Join ILEA Austin.

Photo Credit: B Turner Photography | Becca Paige Photography | Deepicka Mehta Photography | Michael T. Davis Photography | Moments by Gabby | Naomi Phelps Photography | Nate Migal Photography | Photohouse Films taken in Austin, Texas by @ileaaustin

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Thanks for Diving In!

A big thank you to @clarasdaydive_atx for hosting ILEA Austin for a night of cold drinks, good stories, and even better company! We are also grateful to Allison Cammilleri for sharing more about The Venue Collective.

And of course, thank you to everyone who came out and dived into connection with us. We’ll see you at the next one!

#ILEAAustin #ClaraDaysDive #HappyHour #AustinEvents #EventProfessionals by @ileaaustin

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Meet our guest speaker for our October Happy hour at Clara's Day Dive: Allison Cammilleri, founder and owner of The Venue Collective!

Allison has spent her entire career in the hospitality industry. First, for years in restaurants and then shifting to catering. Following that, for nearly a decade, she worked with Parkside Projects in Austin, TX as Event Manager & Director, where she established a genuine love for the private dining and events industry.

Recognizing a growing need in the market to help restaurants and bars build private event management programs, Allison founded The Venue Collective in 2017. Starting with just 3 venue partners, The Venue Collective now manages events for over 20 unique venue spaces throughout the Austin and Fort Worth areas, including Clara's Day Dive, with a truly limitless range of event possibilities. Allison is a graduate of Michigan State University The School of Hospitality Business and lives with her family in Austin, TX.

We look forward to hearing from Allison tonight! by @ileaaustin

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12 days ago

Last call to Dive Into Connection!

We’re heading to Clara Day’s Dive TOMORROW, October 7, from 6–7:30 PM for drinks, good hangs, and catching up with your fellow event pros.

No ballroom. No agenda. Just come grab a drink, meet someone new, and hang with the ILEA Austin crew.

🎟️ Tickets in the bio! by @ileaaustin

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25 years of ILEA Austin and a legacy built together! 🎉💜

For 25 years, ILEA Austin has brought together creative, passionate, and dedicated event professionals who continue to shape the future of our industry and our community.

This milestone is a celebration of the people, relationships, ideas, and leadership that have made ILEA Austin what it is today, and the lasting impact this chapter has had across Austin and beyond. We’re grateful to our members, past and present, as well as our fellow ILEA chapters and friends who have been part of the journey.

Your support and connection are part of the legacy we’re celebrating, and we’re excited to carry that legacy forward for years to come.

Here’s to 25 years of ILEA Austin and to all that’s still ahead. 🥂

Happy Birthday, ILEA Austin!

P.S. Today, October 5, is the last day to use code JOINAUSTIN for $50 off a new membership, or to reactivate your membership if it has been lapsed for 6+ months (student memberships excluded). Don’t miss out! taken in Austin, Texas by @ileaaustin

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14 days ago

LAST CALL!

Our birthday offer ends Monday, October 5!

Join ILEA Austin and save $50 on your membership with code JOINAUSTIN — but don’t wait, the code is only valid through Monday, October 5!

Know someone who’s been thinking about joining? Send this their way!

Valid for new members and members whose membership has lapsed 6+ months. Not valid for Student Members.

25 years of connection, community, and the Austin events industry — come be part of what’s next. 🥂 by @ileaaustin

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🌟 “Meet the Makers” Business Spotlight!

Meet Strong Events! For more than 35 years, Strong Events has been bringing big ideas to life in Austin and beyond. This Austin-based custom fabrication studio specializes in immersive event environments, branded activations, and themed decor for temporary and permanent installations.

From custom builds to larger-than-life event moments, Strong Events partners with brands, agencies, organizations, and event producers across Texas to transform ideas into memorable experiences.

In 2023, after two decades in the events industry, Cindy Y. Lo (@cindyknowsevents) had the opportunity to purchase Strong Events from its previous owner and carry the business into its next chapter. With a passion for creating installations, the move felt like a natural way to keep creating, building, and challenging what’s possible.

Did you know? Strong Events has been part of some pretty significant Austin moments, including both the opening and official closing of the previous Austin Convention Center.

As Cindy puts it, “We do events in a TEXAS-sized way, and I love it!”

Strong Events is also celebrating 35 years in business this year! They’re proud to be the longest-operating specialty events rental shop in Texas, with the state’s largest warehouse filled with special event rentals, large props, and a dedicated shop ready to build what you can dream up.

Oversized cowboy boots? They’ve got them. A custom LED sign made right here in Austin? They’ve got your back. A one-of-a-kind installation that doesn’t exist yet? That’s where Strong Events comes in.

For 35 years, Strong Events has helped Austin’s event professionals think bigger, build bigger, and create unforgettable experiences.

We’re grateful to have businesses like Strong Events as part of the ILEA Austin community, and excited to celebrate 35 years of making big ideas happen.

“Meet the Makers” is part of our celebration of 25 years of ILEA Austin, spotlighting the makers, creators, and event professionals who make our industry what it is today.

Follow @strongeventsatx to see what they’re building next!

#ILEAAustin #memberspotlight #ILEA #eventprofessionals #eventsindustry by @ileaaustin

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19 days ago

Meet us at Clara's Day Dive and trade the ballroom for the bar!

For our October Happy Hour next week, "Dive Into Connection," we’re heading somewhere a little more laid-back for an evening of cold drinks, good stories, and even better company.

Clara Day’s Dive is the perfect backdrop to step away from the busy season and reconnect with the Austin events community. Grab a seat at the picnic tables, take in the playful dive-bar decor, snag a bite from a food truck, and settle in with a cocktail (or two). No fancy ballroom required.

Grab your ticket with the link in our bio! by @ileaaustin

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It’s our birthday, so we’re giving YOU a little something!

Join ILEA Austin and save $50 on your new membership with code JOINAUSTIN — now through October 5, ILEA Austin’s birthday!

Already a member? Share the code with a friend who’s been thinking about joining!

Offer valid for new members and members whose membership has lapsed 6+ months. Not valid for Student Members.

Come celebrate 25 years of building community, connection, and the Austin events industry with us. by @ileaaustin

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A night like Equinox doesn’t happen without an incredible community behind it.

A huge THANK YOU to every vendor and creative partner who helped bring the ILEA Austin Membership Drive to life.

From the florals, rentals and design to the food, cocktails, entertainment, signage, photography and interactive experiences — every detail was made possible by talented event professionals who generously shared their time, creativity and craft with our community.

This is what ILEA is all about: talented people coming together, supporting one another, creating something special, and building connections that extend far beyond one event.

To our partners, attendees, members, and everyone who played a part in Equinox — thank you. We’re so grateful you’re part of this community.

#ILEAAustin #ILEAEquinox #AustinEvents #AustinEventPros #AustinEventIndustry #EventCommunity #EventProfessionals #AustinCreatives by @ileaaustin

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