LIVE! magazine by ILEA Spring 2017 | Page 2

LIVE! is the digital magazine for the
live events industry produced by the
International Live Events Association
EDITORIAL
New possibilities and challenges in the live events
industry, such as digital technology, delegates’ health,
sustainability and legacy continue to change the
market’s expectations of what an event and venue
should deliver. As the industry evolves in response,
we must enhance the live event experience to ensure
attendance in person remains essential.
Connecting the North American meetings,
events and incentives industry to the world.
We’ll do this by enthusiastically sharing knowledge
on delivering excellence and innovation, and by
continuously improving live event content, planning
and production.
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Connections mean everything.
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In this edition of LIVE! we explore the essential
components of event relevance and success, with a
preview of the greatest event on the live event industry
calendar, ILEA Live 2017 - in Calgary - and our Global
Partners divulge their wisdom on two important
elements making a live event essential to attend.
We hope you continue enjoy reading LIVE! Your input
is welcome - please contact us with any feedback and
ideas you have.
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