ILEA Ignite 2023 | San Antonio TX – A Conference for Live Events Professionals

EXPERIENCE ILEA IGNITE

ILEA Ignite, hosted by the ILEA Southwest Region, is a three-day event in San Antonio, Texas, from August 9-11. Experience cutting-edge workshops, hear from innovative speakers, and connect with a passionate community. Reignite your passion with interactive sessions, creative activities, and sizzling performances. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of ILEA Ignite and set the event industry on fire!

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ILEA Leadership Training

IGNITE-ILEA Leadership - Membership Panel

TICKETS

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours here! Don’t miss this opportunity to attend.

THE ESPRITS

The Esprits are often referred to the “Oscars” of the live event industry.

HOUSING

Book your room at the historical St. Anthony—LBJ honeymooned here.

IGNITE

This is going to be a very hot event; join us as we heat up San Antonio like never before!

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Dress Code

Texas is hot!! And that is especially true in August when we can experience multiple 100° days in a row. Bring cool, moisture-wicking clothing, comfortable, walking shoes, and your swimsuit! The St. Anthony Hotel has a rooftop swimming pool that gives you visual access to the San Antonio skyline. So bring your poolside clothing and accessories too. This is a must-see!

We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle. Hydration is key in the Texas heat and humidity!

August 8th – Pool Side Party – Attire: Cool & Casual or Swimwear
August 9th – Leadership – Attire: Business Casual
- Welcome Party/Dine Around – Attire: Summer Casual
August 10th – Day of Education – Attire: Business Casual
- Esprit Dinner and Celebration – Attire: Old Hollywood Glam ( we will have to walk 2.5 blocks)
August 11th – Farewell Brunch – Attire: Come As You Are!

Accessibility

All of the following event locations do provide ADA accessibility:

St. Anthony Hotel
Aztec Theatre
Lambermont Events
Devils River Whiskey Distillery
Canopy by Hilton

Parking

Valet parking is provided at the St. Anthony from $39/night. There are also many city-owned and privately-owned parking lots within walking distance from the St. Anthony Hotel.

Pricing

Join us for an unforgettable experience in San Antonio! With just one price, you’ll get full access to three action-packed days of powerful connections, education, and celebration. Our event offers a unique opportunity to connect with your event community, ignite your mind with innovative ideas, and celebrate with industry professionals.

Aug 8, Arrival
Registration Opens | Cascade Room | Poolside Welcome Meetup | St. Anthony Rooftop Pool/Cascade Room

Aug 9, Leadership:
Powerful Connections! Designed for ILEA Leadership to connect about hot topics, hot buttons, and best practices to run a successful chapter. Incoming leadership members are encouraged to attend.
Welcome Party:
We’ll have a hot, happening party at Peacock Alley in St. Anthony Hotel to welcome everyone to beautiful San Antonio.

Aug 10, Day of Education:
Day of Education- Heat up the conversation with a day of education featuring innovative industry speakers and educational seminars. The discussions will ignite your mind and spark a flame for innovation.
Esprit Awards and Celebration:
Live and in-person, the Annual Esprit Awards are back! Join your nominated friends and colleagues for an awards dinner and afterparty in San Antonio.

Aug 11, Farewell Brunch:
Farewell Brunch with good food and sizzling entertainment.

^$199

Individual Esprit Ticket only

+$15.19 Fee | Price will not change,
Esprit Awards Celebration ONLY

Purchase Tickets

^$599

ILEA Member-Full Registration-Early Bird

+$35.31 Fee
Includes All Events: Leadership, Welcome Party, Day of Education, Esprit Awards, Celebration and Farewell Brunch

Purchase Tickets

^$699

Non-ILEA Member-Full Registration-Early Bird

+$42.02 Fee
Includes ALL Events

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^$125

Farewell Brunch

Farewell Brunch Only

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Event Housing

St. Anthony Hotel-A Luxury Collection.

The St. Anthony Hotel is a historic 10-story hotel in downtown San Antonio. Built in 1909, it was considered one of the most luxurious hotels in the United States and hosted a wide range of film stars, royalty, and other famous guests. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The St. Anthony was the first luxury hotel in the city. All the rooms had mahogany moldings and furnishings and telephones, Half of the rooms had private baths. It also featured doors which opened automatically, and electric lights that turned off when the patron locked their hotel room door. It was so technologically advanced that it was considered among the world’s most modern hotels. The hotel also featured a richly appointed bar and lounge named “Peacock Alley”, added in the 1930s.[4] The hotel’s St. Anthony Club restaurant also became well known for its excellent food. In 1915, the owners doubled the capacity of the hotel to 430 rooms. (wikipedia)

Book St. Anthony Here!

Canopy by Hilton

We’re next to the San Antonio River, right on the River Walk. The Alamo, La Villita Historic Arts Village, and San Fernando Cathedral are a half-mile away. Market Square and the convention center are within 10 minutes of our door. Our Domingo Restaurant offers all day dining, and we have a bar.

Book Canopy by Hilton Here!

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

We do have sponsorships available still! If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Dona Liston at [email protected].

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Fabulous connections.

Christa Horis

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Building quality connections.

Jen Bertoline

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Support of like-minded, giving event professionals.

Mark Wells

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My relationships.

Larry Green

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The connections and friends I've made.

David Merrill

Event Location

Event Location
300 East Travis Street
San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Contact Us: Registration Questions
Dorita Hatchett [email protected]
Contact Us: Day of Education Questions
Armando Seledon, CSEP, Southwest Regional VP [email protected]
Contact Us: Speaking Questions
Vanessa Vass [email protected]
Contact Us: Sponsorship Questions
Dona Liston [email protected]

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ILEA IGNITE

A SCORCHING EVENT

HEAT UP YOUR SKILLS

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EXPERIENCE ILEA IGNITE

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Meet Our Speakers

ILEA Leadership Training

TICKETS

THE ESPRITS

HOUSING

IGNITE

Know Before You Go

Dress Code

Accessibility

Parking

Pricing

$199

Individual Esprit Ticket only

$599

ILEA Member-Full Registration-Early Bird

$699

Non-ILEA Member-Full Registration-Early Bird

$125

Farewell Brunch

Full Schedule

Tuesday, August 8th

Wednesday, August 9th

Thursday, August 10th

Friday, August 11th

Experience the Latest Trends at ILEA Ignite

Invest in Yourself with ILEA’s Day of Education

Experience Luxury at The St. Anthony Hotel

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

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