THIS MONTH AT A GLANCE: APRIL EDITION
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ILEA NEW YORK METRO
APRIL 2026
MPI & ILEA Team Up: Coffee & Wellness Reset
March 19, 2026 – Starbucks Reserve, Empire State Building
The MPI/ILEA Coffee & Wellness Reset brought our community together for a refreshing and intentional pause from the pace of the industry.
Led by Fernando Coelho, the session guided attendees through thoughtful conversations around wellness, balance, and the importance of creating space to reset. Over coffee and connection, participants engaged in a relaxed setting while exploring ways to prioritize well-being in both personal and professional life.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a positive and energizing start to the day. We look forward to continuing the conversation at future events.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
Member of the Month
Johnny Acosta Hickey
Class of 2028, New York University
Hospitality & Tourism Management with an Events Management Concentration
Board Member of the Month
Keely Fickau
Senior Experiential Event Producer, Top Brand Worldwide
Director at Large, ILEA NY Metro
UPCOMING EVENTS
THANK YOU TO OUR RECENT SPONSORS!
We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of our sponsors, whose partnership makes these incredible experiences possible for our community.
LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED?
Give 2 Hours, Gain 12 Months of Visibility!
ILEA NY is looking for photographers, venues, and caterers to donate their services for an upcoming industry networking event. In return for your generosity, you and your organization will enjoy a full year of exposure, including:
A feature in the ILEA NY newsletter reaching 4,000 event professionals
Highlights across our social media channels
Verbal recognition during the event
A spotlight on our LinkedIn page
Interested in partnering with ILEA NY and showcasing your brand to the local event community?
Email us at info@ileanyc.com to get started!
Join a Committee!
Committee members play a vital role in our chapter. Volunteering is a great way to get the most out of your membership - meet and connect with fellow members, help build the chapter and industry, and become more rooted within our community!
Committee roles are volunteer positions, and can be tailored to fit your experience and availability. We understand that everyone’s ability to participate is different, and we welcome and appreciate your help, time, and skill set. Our committees typically meet a minimum of four times a year.
Our committees include:
Awards/Gala
Marketing + Communications
Membership
Programs + Education
Interested in learning more? Reach out to info@ileanyc.com for more information!
Volunteer Opportunities: info@ileanyc.com
Membership: Vlad Kalman, vlad@fastprintingnyc.com
Sponsorships: Lois Wilkins, lois@wsqproductions.com
Communications: Juliette Jones, juliettefjones@gmail.com
