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MONDAY! Find your people. Globally.✨

In a sea of digital noise, find your genuine community. The ILEA Virtual Global Meetup is where every voice is heard and every connection matters. You don’t need to know anyone to belong here. Just bring your authentic self!

Open doors THIS MONDAY, September 14th.

Register now at http://ileahub.com/events

#GlobalNetworking #TimeWellSpent #ILEA by @ileahq

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A toast to the extraordinary visionaries who define what’s possible in events. 💜🥂

Congratulations to our 2026 ILEA Esprit Award winners! Your artistry, innovation, impeccable execution, and relentless pursuit of excellence have set a remarkable standard for our industry.

Here’s to the talent that transforms moments into masterpieces. 🏆✨

#WeAreILEA #EspritAwards2026 by @ileahq

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Planning to attend IMEX America in Las Vegas October 13-15th? Would you like to represent ILEA as an Ambassador at an ILEA booth, speak at an ILEA education session, or assist in hosting an ILEA Meetup? Complete our brief survey (link below and in our bio links) and we will contact you with additional information. See you at IMEX!

https://forms.gle/BoWkTbxVmpcNqXJ77 by @ileahq

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Find your people. Globally.✨

In a sea of digital noise, find your genuine community. The ILEA Virtual Global Meetup is where every voice is heard and every connection matters. You don’t need to know anyone to belong here. Just bring your authentic self!

Open doors Monday, September 14th.

Register now at http://ileahub.com/events

#GlobalNetworking #TimeWellSpent #ILEA by @ileahq

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We’re so excited to announce our September Webinar!
Do you own a company, or think one day you’ll own a company? Join Tami Forero as she discusses the end
game and why you should think about it at the very beginning.
Whether your goal is to sell your company, pass it to family, transition ownership to key employees, attract investors for future acquisition, or simply build enough wealth to retire comfortably and close the doors on your terms, the planning should begin long before you‘re ready to exit.

Register now at http://ileahub.com/events
#WeAreILEA by @ileahq

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Still reflecting on an incredible few days at ILEA Live 2026 in Chicago!

From leadership and mentorship to innovation, collaboration, AI, neuroinclusive experiences, and the future of hospitality, we left inspired with so many takeaways.

The biggest one? The future of our industry is built through connection, creativity, and collaboration. 🤝✨

So excited to bring this energy and these ideas back to ILEA Nashville as we head into another incredible year together!

Can’t wait to see how we continue to connect, grow, innovate, and create unforgettable experiences as a chapter. 💜

Here’s to building community, creating possibilities, and shaping what’s next! 🚀

2027 Conference Announced!
Save the Date: August 23rd, 2027
with our friends at @ileaaustin 🎉✨

#ILEALive #ILEA #ILEANashville #EventProfessionals #WeAreILEA taken in Chicago, IL by @ileahq

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A little ✨Chicago magic✨, a lot of good people, and plenty of inspiration to bring home.

ILEA Live 2026 gave our ILEA SoCal board a few days to learn, connect, celebrate, and soak up everything this incredible industry has to offer.

From ‘Unexpected Sprinkles’ to ‘Momentum’, we’re heading back to SoCal with fresh ideas, new connections, and some serious event-industry energy. 💫

Want to be part of the ILEA community? Join ILEA SoCal through the link in our bio! And if you’re already thinking about next year… 👀 tickets for ILEA Live Fest 2027 are LIVE🎉

Come join us. We’ll see you there! ✨

#ILEASoCal #ILEALive2026 #ILEALiveFest2027 #EventProfs #EventIndustry taken in Chicago, IL by @ileahq

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Get your best boots ready — we’re thrilled to announce that ILEA Live 2027 is heading to Austin, Texas!

We’re so excited for next year’s gathering of live event professionals, where creativity, connection, collaboration, and a little Texas spirit come together.
We can’t wait to bring the rest of the ILEA community to the Live Music Capital of the World. 🎶🌵

Hosted of course by our fabulous ILEA Austin Chapter @ileaaustin!

Stay tuned for more details!

#ILEALive #ILEA #ILEALive2027 by @ileahq

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TODAY, WE’RE ACTIVATING WHAT’S POSSIBLE. ✨

Welcome to Day Three, the final day of ILEA Live 2026.

It’s the final day of ILEA Live 2026, and we’re not slowing down yet. There’s still so much ahead, from future-focused education and powerful conversations to breakout sessions, panels, workshops, and a closing keynote.

And once the education wraps, we’ll head to @artinstitutechi for the ESPRIT Awards: Night at the Art, where we’ll celebrate the creativity, talent, and innovation shaping the global live events industry.

Still want to experience the final day of ILEA Live? Day Three single-day passes are still available.

There’s still time to join us and experience Activating What’s Possible.

🔗 Register NOW!
(LINK IN BIO) taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileahq

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Celebrating Our Volunteer Award Winners! 🏆💜✨

Our volunteers are at the heart of ILEA, giving their time, talent, and energy to help our community grow and thrive. Yesterday at our Annual General Meeting, we celebrated the incredible individuals who have gone above and beyond in their service and leadership this past year. Congratulations to this year’s International Volunteer Award winners—we’re so grateful for all that you do!

#WeAreILEA by @ileahq

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ILEA LIVE 2026 STARTS TODAY! 🕺🏻✨

The wait is over. Creating Futures officially begins today in Chicago!

Three days of bold ideas, meaningful conversations, new connections, and unforgettable experiences start right here at @venuesix10

If you’re joining us, tell us below: What are you most excited for at ILEA Live? 👇

📍 Venue SIX10 | Chicago
📅 August 24–26, 2026

Still want to join us tonight? ✨
Tickets are still available for the ILEA Live Welcome Reception at @roofonthewit from 6–9 PM.

🎟️ Register today and join us tonight!
(LINK IN BIO)

Still planning to experience more of ILEA Live? Conference Education Passes, ESPRIT Awards tickets, SEARCH Live tickets, and Single-Day Passes for Tuesday and Wednesday are also available to purchase until 11:59 PM CT tonight.

#ILEALive2026 #CreatingFutures #ILEAChicago #WelcomeReception #EventProfs #ChicagoEvents #LiveEvents taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileahq

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Break out into what’s next. 💡

At ILEA Live 2026, our breakout sessions are your chance to dive deeper into the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of live events.

Across Tuesday and Wednesday, explore focused conversations spanning PR and storytelling, neuroinclusive design, purpose and burnout, future-ready leadership, purpose-driven fundraising, collaboration and innovation, AI and the human advantage, next-generation leadership, and practical pathways to more sustainable events.

With sessions led by industry voices bringing real-world experience and fresh perspectives to the room, choose the conversation that speaks to where you are and where you want to go next.

📅 Tuesday, August 25 + Wednesday, August 26
📍 Venue SIX10 | Chicago

Which breakout are you choosing? 👇

🔗 Explore the full agenda and register TODAY!
(LINK IN BIO)

#ILEALive2026 #BreakoutSessions #EventEducation #EventProfs #FutureOfEvents #ILEAChicago #ChicagoEvents taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileahq

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