Welcome to ILEA Portland!

Welcome to the International Live Events Association (ILEA) Portland Chapter website.  ILEA is a community of live event professionals rich in spirit, creativity and connections. We represent and support our local live events community as well as more than 5,000 members globally – live event professionals who do business together, share knowledge, nurture talent and advance our industry.  We value creativity as part of our culture and our spirit. We are a community that looks forward to the future with confidence and excitement, and looks to our previous achievements with pride.  We take profound joy in seeing our members flourish!

Globally, ILEA is a community of thousands of creative event professionals whose skills, expertise and experience power some of the most recognized and respected live events around the world.  ILEA is the association for event industry professionals focused on promoting creativity, inspiration, teamwork, education and relationships.  Put simply, ILEA Portland is the best place for you to find education, leadership opportunities and valuable relationships that can take your career to the next level. 

By joining ILEA, you will instantly gain access to an elite pool of special events resources. Our members gain the extra edge needed to create events that go beyond all expectations. 

Take some time to explore our website and learn more about our local chapter and how it can connect you with members locally, regionally and internationally.