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.
Registration Cancellation: Please note a $150 refund will be applied for conference pass up until Aug 10th. No refunds after that time. All ticket sales for night-time activities are final.
NEW!
Experience ILEA Live for $350 Per Day
Want to experience the education, ideas, and connections of ILEA Live 2026 but cannot attend the full conference?
You can now register for Tuesday, August 25 or Wednesday, August 26 for $350 per day.
Choose the day that best aligns with your interests, or join us for both days to experience even more of the conversations shaping the future of live events.
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
Registration Cancellation: Please note a $150 refund will be applied for conference pass up until Aug 10th. No refunds after that time. All ticket sales for night-time activities are final.
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. Registration Cancellation: Please note a $150 refund will be applied for conference pass up until Aug 10th. No refunds after that time. All ticket sales for night-time activities are final.
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
Registration Cancellation: Please note a $150 refund will be applied for conference pass up until Aug 10th. No refunds after that time. All ticket sales for night-time activities are final.
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. Registration Cancellation: Please note all ticket sales for evening events are final.
From $45.00 to $67.00
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
$67.00
+$1.68 ticket service fee
Tuesday Day-Rate
Single-day registration for Tuesday, August 25th. Registration Cancellation: Please note a $50 refund will be applied for conference pass up until Aug 10th. No refunds after that time. All ticket sales for night-time activities are final.
$350.00
+$8.75 ticket service fee
Wednesday Day-Rate
Single-day registration for Wednesday, August 26th. Registration Cancellation: Please note a $50 refund will be applied for conference pass up until Aug 10th. No refunds after that time. All ticket sales for night-time activities are final.
$350.00
+$8.75 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00