Edmonton Chapter Community Blog

A Message of Solidarity From ILEA

A MESSAGE FROM ILEA INTERNATIONAL We hope this finds you well, healthy and safe. As an association built on a community of people, we are outraged and heartbroken by the senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many ...
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COVID-19 Resources

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, ILEA has been developing and collecting resources for live events professionals, and hosting discussions around legal guidelines, crisis communications, recovery planning, and other best practices. The most up-to-date ...
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ILEA Canada at GO West 2020

ILEA Canada is happy to announce that we are an Association Partner for GO West 2020. GO WEST is designed by event professionals for event professionals. Our program is about you and we put you at the center of it. Be prepared for three days jam-packed ...
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Active Shooter Scenario Event Wrap Up

"We want people to be aware, to understand how these acts are often random. We want people to be prepared and think about a plan, not just in the work place but in daily life. These incidents happen in a very short time frame, you must be prepared to ...
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Lunch 'n' Learn - Exploring Accessibility & Inclusivity in Events: Indigenous Communities - Wrap up

ILEA Edmonton’s first #LunchNLearn event on Exploring Accessibility & Inclusivity in Events happened last week. We got together at the Highlands Branch of the Edmonton Public Library to discuss representation and inclusion of Indigenous Communities ...
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Welcome to the Edmonton Chapter 2019/2020 Board

Your 2019/2020 Edmonton Chapter Board of Directors have been announced! We are already busy bees discussing event ideas for the upcoming year, and how we can better support and further the activities of the Edmonton Chapter and the live events industry ...
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AGM and After Party - Post Game Highlights

The ILEA Edmonton Chapter AGM and After Party was a hit! Guests were treated to a back stage tour, photo-op with the players, and the VIP treatment in our dedicated hospitality lounge. Huge thanks to the Edmonton Stingers for hosting and bringing ...
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CSEP Workshop Across Canada Wrap Up

Our inaugural CSEP Workshop Across Canada took place on Saturday, May 25, 2019. This Canada wide initiative was developed by Jody Paulson, CSEP and Immediate Past President for the ILEA Edmonton Chapter, to promote the CSEP designation and increase ...
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Registration Now Open for ILEA Live 2019!

Get inspired this August in Minneapolis, MN. The Edmonton chapter hopes to have a strong presence at ILEA Live 8-10 August 2019, and we want to see you there! Secure your spot by June 7th to take advantage of early-bird registration rates. More ...
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Join the ILEA Board

Nominations are now open to join the 2019/2020 ILEA Edmonton Chapter Board! Why Join the Board? If you are looking to gain more industry knowledge, connections, and opportunities, then joining the ILEA Board is for you! Volunteering for the ...
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ILEA Edmonton Chapter President in the News!

Did you catch Meeting Places Alberta 2019 ? The issue includes a message from the ILEA Edmonton Chapter President, Chris Baker, on what ILEA is to him. Check it out online now !
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ILEA Edmonton at GO West 2019

ILEA Edmonton Chapter was out in force at the recent GO West 2019 conference. From January 21-22 we connected, built community, and participated in endless professional development activities. ILEA Canada was thrilled to partner with GO West to ...
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Keep up with creative event professionals with Experience!

The International Live Events Association (ILEA) recently launched Experience , a new comprehensive online content hub that provides commentary, feature articles, news and trends by and for the live events community. Experience is the live events ...
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Recap from February Lunch 'n' Learn Session - All About SASS

Our most recent Lunch 'n' Learn - All About SASS - covered all things Successful Awards Submissions. Hosts Jody Paulson (CSEP and Immediate Past President of the ILEA Edmonton Chapter), Nela Kovacovic (M.A., CMP and VP Membership with ILEA ...
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It's Award Season!

It's Award Season, and we have all the details you need! 2019 ILEA Esprit Awards The 2019 ILEA Esprit Awards nominations are now open. The ILEA Esprit Awards honor members' most creative and innovative industry contributions. The awards cover ...
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