Membership Benefits

Welcome aboard the International Live Events Association. Set yourself up for a smooth flight through the live events industry with the resources and network that only ILEA membership can provide.  Whether you’re experienced and pursuing additional competency in other event disciplines or seeking to influence thought leadership within the industry, ILEA members will follow a membership flight plan as their professional needs evolve.


National ILEA Member Benefits: 

  • Get access to the wisdom of a broad member collective who plan and execute over 1 million special events each year–the brightest, most accomplished creative event professionals in the industry who execute some of the world’s most recognized live events.
  • Experience stimulating ideas and knowledge sharing with slide10.jpgother creative event professionals from around the world at the annual ILEA Live conference.
  • Establish your professional network and connect with new business opportunities by getting involved in one of ILEA’s 51 international chapters.
  • Learn how exceptional creative event professionals improve and extend their achievements and drive continued innovation in the industry with ILEA's Esprit Awards and Spirit of Excellence Awards.
  • Attend monthly webinars focused on the business of being a creative and watch Quick Tip videos from event experts to add more skills and best practices to your creative event professional toolbox. Webinar recordings and Quick Tip videos are available to only to members in the On-Demand Education Library.
  • Receive up-to-date deadline information for the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation—keep updated on all of the information needed to gain your CSEP designation and show potential employers or clients that you are committed to the craft.slide4.jpg
  • Use the ILEA Member Directory to find and connect with fellow creative events professionals around the world for advice and support.
  • Find resources, toolkits and tip sheets to grow your new client pipeline, increase revenue and manage the day-to-day tasks of running a business — available only to ILEA members in the Member Community.
  • Take your job or candidate search in the right direction by exploring the ILEA Career Center.
  • Save on high-quality products and services that add value to your event with the ILEA Discount Programs.

ILEA Rhode Island Member Benefits:

  • First meeting is free when you join or renew your membership, excluding special events.
  • Special discounted pricing for meetings and annual events.
  • Member to Member business discounts! Some members of ILEA RI have offered to provide a generous discount to other ILEA RI members booking new events with them. Looking to offer the same? Reach out to us! 
  • Company profile on ILEA Rhode Island website up until your membership expires. Profile will also be emailed out to ILEA RI's 400+ subscriber list.
  • Ability to list jobs and internships on ILEA Rhode Island website for free. Postings are also promoted on ILEA RI's social media.
  • Member spotlight post on Instagram and Facebook highlighting you as a member and your company. 

We are currently working on a few other surprises for members as well!