CALL FOR SPONSORS: ANNUAL JOINT INDUSTRY PARTY
- May 1
- 2 min read
It's game time. We're calling on our business members to suit up for the 2026 Industry Party — Thursday, July 23 at Sports & Social at Live! at Pointe Orlando. With this year's "Get Your Game On" theme and a venue that's already in the sports hall of fame, the conditions are perfect for you to make a play for some serious visibility.
Here's the pitch: this isn't just an ILEA event. It's the championship matchup of Central Florida's event industry — a joint venture between HSMAI, ILEA, MPI, and NACE. Four leagues. One night. One field. We're expecting 200–250 of the region's top planners, DMCs, hotel partners, and decision-makers all in one room — and as a sponsor, you'll be in the starting lineup in front of every single one of them.
Why this is a home run for your brand:
• Quadruple the exposure. Pre-event acknowledgement in email and social media marketing across all four event organizations — HSMAI, ILEA, MPI, and NACE. That's a combined reach into thousands of industry pros across the Orlando market. No other event gives you this kind of full-court press.
• Face time with the buyers. Planners, DMCs, hotels, venues, and corporate decision-makers are all on the field. This is the room where the deals get made — and sponsors get the assist.
• Center-stage recognition. Sponsors get called out during the President's presentation. That's your moment in the spotlight — no benchwarming.
• One event comp ticket included. You're not just sponsoring — you're playing in the game.
We're recruiting in the following positions:
Strolling Entertainment
DJ / Live Music
Interactive Entertainment (Activations & Games)
Furniture Rental (Lounges / Soft Seating)
Décor (Photo Ops, Backdrops, Props, Entrance, Perimeter)
Photo Booth
Event Photographer / Videographer
Linen
Centerpieces
Coffee / Dessert
…and we're always open to free agents who want to bring something extra to the field.
Don't get caught flat-footed — proposals are due Wednesday, May 20. The Event Committee will huddle up the week of May 25 to draft the final lineup, so get your bid in before the buzzer.
Submit your proposal and let's make this one for the record books.