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Dedicated and Educated to Deliver Creative Excellence and Professionalism in Special Events

The International Live Events Association (ILEA) is comprised of over 7,200 professionals in over 38 countries representing special event planners and producers (from festivals to trade shows), caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental companies, special effects experts, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, event and convention coordinators, balloon artists, educators, journalists, hotel sales managers, specialty entertainers, convention center managers, and many more
professional disciplines.

10/12/2026

✨ MONDAY MEMBER HIGHLIGHT! ✨

This Monday, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on one of our newest ILEA Indiana members, Jema Baker! 💜🩵

Jema is the Sales Manager at Access DMC and brings an impressive 14 years of experience in the events industry! With a background in corporate event design, destination management, and high-touch logistics, Jema specializes in creating seamless, immersive experiences that bring her clients’ visions to life. ✨

When asked why she joined ILEA, Jema shared that it was all about COMMUNITY! 🤝 After years of managing events on a national level, she wanted to reconnect with her local event industry, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to the growth of the Indianapolis events community.

💬 One piece of advice from Jema?

Make the most of your ILEA membership by going beyond traditional networking! Show up, collaborate, share your expertise, and support one another. When we champion each other’s businesses, our entire industry grows stronger!

We’re so excited to welcome Jema to the ILEA Indiana family and can’t wait to see the connections, collaborations, and memories ahead! 💜

👇 Help us give Jema a warm welcome in the comments!

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10/08/2026

No tricks, just treats! & cocktails, spooky snacks, and your favorite event industry friends!

Join ILEA Indiana for a Haunted Happy Hour! We’re getting into the Halloween spirit with delicious bites, festive drinks, games, and some much-needed fun with our industry friends!

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Fitzgerald Hospitality Group Headquarters
4440 N. Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis

TICKET PRICING
🎟️ ILEA Members: $10
🎟️ Non-Members: $20
🎟️ Student Members: $5

WHAT’S BREWING?
🍸 Cocktails & spooky snacks by First Class Catering
👻 Networking, games & Halloween fun
🎃 Costumes encouraged, but never required!

Come in costume, come straight from work, or just come ready to have a great time! We can’t wait to see everyone!

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors, First Class Catering and A Classic Party Rental, for helping make this event possible!

Don’t ghost us! Grab your tickets through the link in our bio and join us for a hauntingly good time!

10/07/2026

Still thinking about the incredible design from the 2026 PACE Awards ✨💚💙

Back in May, our event community came together to celebrate creativity, talent, and excellence—and the room itself was an experience all on its own.

From the dramatic draping and statement trees to the mix of linens, candlelight, and colorful tabletop details, every corner gave guests something new to take in. This is what happens when talented event professionals are given the opportunity to CREATE. 👏

We’re still obsessed with how beautifully the 2026 PACE Awards came together—and we love getting to showcase the incredible talent within the ILEA Indiana community!

Photographer: NH Creative | Photography & Video Production

09/14/2026

✨ MONDAY MEMBER HIGHLIGHT ✨

This week, we’re excited to spotlight Amanda Wood with JP Parker Flowers! 💐

Amanda is a Wedding & Event Specialist and has been part of the ILEA community since 2024. Amanda has been serving floral clients for an incredible 40 years, specializing in weddings, corporate events, nonprofit events, personal milestones, and holiday décor throughout the Indianapolis area.

For Amanda, one of the best parts of ILEA is the community behind it—the relationships built through years of collaborating, learning from one another, and showing up for both educational and social events.

Her advice for making the most of your ILEA membership? Show up! 🙌 Every meeting, workshop, and event is an opportunity to learn something new, strengthen industry connections, and continue growing no matter how long you’ve been in the business.

And we love that Amanda is already putting what she learns into action—she shared that the AI information from a recent ILEA workshop has helped save her major time when customizing floral designs for potential clients. 👏

We’re so happy to have Amanda as part of the ILEA Indiana community! Show her some love in the comments. 💜🌸

08/24/2026

✨ MONDAY MEMBER HIGHLIGHT ✨

This week, we’re excited to spotlight Chrissy Hudacin, Owner & Lead Designer of Special Occasion Designs! 💐💜

Chrissy has been an ILEA member since 2019 and recently completed two years as President of ILEA Indiana, serving from July 2024 through June 2026. Her leadership, involvement, and dedication to our events community have made such an impact on our chapter, and we are so grateful for everything she has poured into ILEA!

With 12 years in the industry, Chrissy specializes in creating beautiful wedding and event floral décor. One of her favorite ILEA memories was leading a session at the Midwest Retreat on Ikebana floral design, combining her passion for floral design with her past experience as a teacher. 🌿

Her advice for getting the most out of an ILEA membership? Get involved and attend the events! Chrissy credits jumping headfirst into the organization and taking advantage of opportunities both locally and with other chapters with helping grow not only her business, but her confidence as well.

And her must-have event tools? A good pair of clippers, zip ties, collapsible carts…and friends. 😉🙌

Thank you, Chrissy, for your years of leadership, creativity, and commitment to ILEA Indiana. We’re so lucky to have you as part of our community! 💜

Show Chrissy some love in the comments! 👏💐

08/21/2026

Still celebrating our incredible 2026 PACE Award winners! ✨

This past May, Jessica Evans of Fiore Design Studio was honored with the Rising Star Award at the 2026 PACE Awards. 🌟

Jessica’s creativity, talent, and dedication to the events industry have already made such an impact, and we’re excited to continue watching her shine within our Indiana events community.

Congratulations again, Jessica, on this well-deserved recognition!

Photographer: NH Creative | Photography & Video Production

08/19/2026

ILEA Indiana members, we’re going After Hours!

Join us for an exclusive members-only evening at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre, home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. We’ll kick off the evening with a drink, hors d’oeuvres, and time to connect before heading behind the scenes for a private tour of this iconic Indianapolis landmark.

You’ll get a look at the theatre’s unique event spaces, including a rare glimpse of the stage extension that transforms the main concert hall into a hidden, historic event space. It’s the perfect mix of networking, inspiration, and a little behind-the-curtain access!

Thursday, September 10, 2026
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Hilbert Circle Theatre | 45 Monument Circle

Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, one drink, a private venue tour, and networking.

ILEA Members: $20
Student Members: $10

This event is exclusively for ILEA members, so grab your ticket and join us for ISO After Hours!

Special thanks to our event sponsors: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Hilbert Circle Theatre, and Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering.

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07/06/2026

🎲✨ Place Your Bets… on the Best Networking Event of the Summer! ✨🎲

Join us for ILEA Indiana’s Masters of the Moment: Summer Showcase—an afternoon packed with entertainment, networking, and fresh event inspiration!

Experience the newest event entertainment from AMS Entertainment, including:
🎰 Casino games like Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, and more
🤖 AI Caricatures that create a one-of-a-kind keepsake
✨ …and so much more!

Enjoy delicious bites and cocktails from First Class Catering.

Members and non-members are welcome!

📅 Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 FORUM Events Center | Fishers, IN

🎟 Tickets
• ILEA Members: $10
• Non-Members: $20

Come play a little. Eat a little. Drink a little. Network a lot. We can’t wait to see you there!

06/16/2026

✨ Stop performing. Start connecting. ✨
ILEA Indiana, it’s time to honor the human underneath the hustle. 💙 For too long, as event professionals, we’ve focused on perfecting the lighting cues and flawless ex*****on... but rarely do we check the energy supporting us. Or, quietly, draining us.
Join us for an immersive experience that moves energetic leadership from neuroscience theory to real-life application! We are SO excited to welcome back a dear friend and PAST ILEA INDIANA PRESIDENT! 🙌
Meet our guest speaker, Sarah Mullins, an experienced event professional herself and the force behind Sarah Mullins, LLC. In this interactive session, Sarah will show you how to leverage her ‘4 E’s of Energetic Leadership’ to align how you lead with who you are. This isn’t just another networking event. Come ready to think. And maybe feel a little too. 💡🤍
Details Below: 👇
👤 Speaker: Sarah Mullins, Leadership Coach & ILEA Indiana Past President
☀️ Theme: Lead from Your Essence: The Shift from Performance to Presence
🗓 When: June 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
📍 Where: The Crane Bay Event Center, Indianapolis
🍽 Includes: Light Bites, Growth, and Connection!
🎟 Members: $35 | Student Members: $25 | Non-Members: $45
Spaces are limited! SECURE YOUR SPOT via the link in our bio! 🔗
A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors who make this possible:

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