ILEA Calgary is part of The International Live Events Association. The International Live Events Association (ILEA) is compri ... sed 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. ILEA members are regarded as the very best in what they do, creating a powerful and influential community of event professionals around the world, working together to find new ways to communicate through the power of live events. As ILEA continues to expand and engage, reaching new audiences and markets around the globe, so the ILEA brand continues to evolve. You are part of an industry that is essential, creative and communicates. It is a global industry that we, as the International Live Events Association, have supported for over 25 years. As a creative events professional you are looking to learn, to connect, to be inspired, to belong and above all be part of something special, something valued. ILEA is the principal association representing the creative events professional, globally. read more