FOSTERING INNOVATION: REIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF EVENTS
Schedule
Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Location
Hilton Columbus at Easton | Columbus, OH
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ILEA Columbus proudly hosts the Midwest Retreat, a gathering of event professionalsfrom across the region.
About this Event
ILEA Columbus proudly hosts the Midwest Retreat, a gathering of event professionals from across the region. This retreat is designed to spark creativity, inspire fresh thinking, and highlight emerging trends shaping the future of events.
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ROOM RESERVATIONS
SUNDAY MARCH 15th 2026
?: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hotel Check-In - Hilton Easton
?: 05:00 PM
Ice Breaker - Hilton Easton
?: 05:30 PM
HQ Presentation by Ryan Harmon - Hilton Easton
?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Break / Time to Refresh
?: 07:00 PM
Evening Social Event - Pins Mechanical Easton
?: 10:00 PM
Optional After-Party - Details to come
MONDAY MARCH 16th, 2026
?: 08:00 AM
Breakfast - Hilton Easton
?: 09:00 AM
Program Begins - Hilton Easton
?: 09:30 AM
Slow Down: The Hustle is Costing You More Than It’s Making You with Lucretia W
?: 11:00 AM
Lunch - Hilton Easton
?: 12:00 PM
AI : Streamlining Events with Whitney L. Barkley CEO of Speakerazzi
?: 01:00 PM
Keynote: Fostering Connections with Jeff Hopeck, Owner of Killer Shark Mktg
?: 02:00 PM
ILEA Midwest Gives Back: Care Package Assembly - Hilton Easton
?: 03:00 PM
Group Meetings (MarCom, Programs, Membership) - Hilton Easton
?: 04:00 PM
Event Concludes
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Where is it happening?
Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
USD 199.26
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