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ILEA LIVE 2026 Chicago
Mon, Aug 24
|Venue SIX10
Join us for ILEA Live - hosted in Chicago!
Time & Location
Aug 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
Venue SIX10, 610 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
About the event
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.
HOTELS
Le Méridien Essex
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
+1 312-939-2800
Start Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
End Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
250.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Thursday, July 16th, 2026
Book your group rate for ILEA Chicago Chapter
Please contact Daniel Grajdura at daniel.grajdura@ohrllc.com to assist you with extending your reservations.
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
+1 312-922-4400
Start Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
End Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
179.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Friday, July 17th, 2026
Book your stay at the Hilton Chicago
Please contact the hotel directly at 312‑922‑4400, where a representative will be able to assist you with extending your reservations.
To ensure you have the best experience and participation, please book within the block using the links above only. No other authorized seller of rooms has been coordinated with the conference team. Be conscious of bots and support our local hotel community directly.
Tickets
Chapter Leadership Day
$99.00
+$2.48 ticket service fee
Annual General Meeting
Members Only
$0.00
Welcome Reception
Sale ends
Aug 24, 11:59 PM
From $150.00 to $195.00
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
$195.00
+$4.88 ticket service fee
Conference Education Pass
Sale ends
Aug 24, 11:59 PM
Includes all education sessions at Venue SIX10 Tuesday and Wednesday
From $559.00 to $699.00
$559.00
+$13.98 ticket service fee
$699.00
+$17.48 ticket service fee
ESPRIT Awards
Sale ends
Aug 24, 11:59 PM
From $229.00 to $309.00
$229.00
+$5.73 ticket service fee
$309.00
+$7.73 ticket service fee
SEARCH Live
Join us on August 25th, 2026 from 7–10 PM for a SEARCH Foundation event that’s truly decades in the making. We’re raising critical funds for event professionals in crisis and we’re doing it in full retro style. Step into the groove at Good Night John Boy Chicago, where the vibes are vintage, the beats are funky, and the mission is powerful.
From $45.00 to $67.00
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
$67.00
+$1.68 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00