THIS MONTH AT A GLANCE: OCTOBER EDITION
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- Nov 14
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ILEA NEW YORK METRO
OCTOBER 2025
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY, FROM DAVID ADLER
September 30th, 2025 – Planet Hollywood
A big thank you to David Adler for sharing his insights during our 2025 State of the Industry session! David's perspective on how AI is shaping event production, catering, and entertainment to drive a new kind of consumer experience was both inspiring and thought-provoking.
Founder of BizBash and Curator-in-Chief of GatheringPoint.News, David Adler has dedicated his career to elevating the art and impact of gathering. A lifelong entrepreneur and author of “Harnessing Serendipity,” he continues to explore how events influence culture, connection, and commerce. From the beginning, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for the next generation of event creators.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
Fernando Coelho,
LA Photo Party
Member of the Month
Lois Wilkins,
WSQ Productions
Board Member of the Month
T-Squared Social
Sponsor of the Month
UPCOMING EVENTS
Come Hear Our ILEA NY Metro Board Members Speak!
Let’s Connect: ILEA NY Metro is Exhibiting on October 16th!
Use Promo Code: ILEACOMP for a Complimentary 1 Day VIP Ticket to the Trade Show Floor and to the Fireside Chats on Thursday, October 16th
or
Use Promo Code: ILEA30 for 30% discount off 1 Day VIP Hospitality or 3 Day Admission.
THANK YOU TO OUR OCTOBER 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, juliette@wizardstudios.com
