Chapter news & updates

If you’ve been thinking of joining ILEA, we invite you to take advantage of our Spring Membership Drive. Using promo code FLOWER26, you can receive a special $50 discount on membership starting today through June 3, 2026.

ILEA Rhode Island proudly congratulates longtime member, past chapter president, and industry leader Alexis Gorriarán, CSEP, on his appointment as Executive Director of the Providence Tourism Council. ILEA Rhode Island member and Executive Director of Providence Tourism Council, Alexis Gorriarán, CSEP A respected force in Rhode Island’s hospitality, tourism, and live events community, Gorriarán brings more than two decades of experience in destination marketing, experiential

A new year is the perfect time for fresh connections, new ideas, and renewed inspiration—and that’s exactly what’s happening inside International Live Events Association Rhode Island (ILEA RI) right now. Whether you’re brand new to ILEA or a former member who’s been meaning to come back , this is your sign: now is a great time to join the party. Thinking About Joining ILEA RI for the First Time? Welcome—we’re glad you’re here. ILEA RI is a community of creative professional

The ILEA Rhode Island Chapter is excited to partner with the Rhode Island Wedding Group (RIWG) to bring our members an extraordinary professional development opportunity — a Mastermind Day with Alan Berg , one of the most respected sales trainers and strategists in the wedding and event industry. This exclusive session will take place on: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Graduate Hotel, Providence, RI A Full Day of High-Impact Learning Alan Berg is known worldwide

The ILEA Rhode Island Chapter has announced that our upcoming November meeting, originally scheduled for November 25, 2025 at (add)ventures & Door G, has been rescheduled for early 2026 . To ensure the best possible experience for our members, guests, and speakers, we’ll now be hosting the event in January or February 2026 . The program — a panel discussion on the practical application of AI for business , followed by a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of Door G’s virtual producti

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s reshaping how creative professionals, event planners, and small businesses operate every day. This November, the ILEA Rhode Island Chapter invites you to an exciting evening dedicated to the practical applications of AI in business, followed by a behind-the-scenes VIP studio tour at (add)ventures & Door G. What to Expect Join us on Tuesday, November 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM , for an immersive experience blending techn

Meeting the Richard Carbotti Scholarship Recipients

On June 26 we celebrated 20 years of an incredible organization that has brought together countless event professionals throughout Rhode...

In May, ILEA RI headed to Newport to check out the newly renovated Newport Craft Distillery, managed by Audrain Hospitality. Lee...

Say 'hello' to incoming ILEA RI President, Michael Weishaus, MS! Michael is the Catering Director for FLIK Hospitality Group and the new...