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ABOUT
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Creating Futures: A GLOBAL GATHERING WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS POSSIBILITY
Creating Futures unites visionaries across generations and continents to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and reimagine what’s possible for the live events world. Together, we’ll harness creativity, honor legacy, and shape a future that inspires talent and transforms experiences worldwide.
SPONSORS
ILEA Live 2026 Chicago isn't another industry conference it's the proving ground where event innovation meets business impact.
In August 2026, the industry's most forward-thinking leaders will converge on Chicago to solve the challenges keeping you up at night: closing the talent gap, monetizing emerging technology, and delivering measurable ROI in an AI-accelerated landscape.
We're inviting visionary partners to co-create the future of our industry.
SPEAKERS
Shape the Conversation. Solve What Matters
We're seeking practitioners, innovators, and disruptors to lead sessions that deliver actionable frameworks, measurable outcomes, and career-defining insights for event professionals.If your work is pushing the industry forward, we want you on stage.
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AGENDA
AUG
23
Sunday
Board of Governors Meetings
AUG
24
Monday
Chapter Leadership Meetings
Annual General Meeting
Welcome Reception
AUG
25
Tuesday
Education
Evening Reception
AUG
26
Wednesday
Education
ESPRIT Awards
HOTELS
Le Méridien Essex
Start Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
End Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Last Day to Book : Thursday, July 23, 2026
Hilton Chicago
Start Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
End Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026