About ISES-Seattle

The ISES Seattle Chapter membership is comprised of special event professionals from all over the Puget Sound region. These companies provide invaluable resources and services that will benefit your efforts in producing a successful special event with that “wow” quality.

Many of our members are nationally and internationally recognized for their high quality of products and services, as well as their expertise and creativity.

Join us at the next ISES Seattle Chapter Meeting!

Our meetings are generally held the 3rd Wednesday of every month and showcase different venues and members. See the "Upcoming Events" page to learn more about the exciting opportunities to network and learn from the event industry’s best.

What Does ISES Membership Entail?

Professional Development
Affiliation with ISES Seattle Chapter provides members with education and idea exchanges. ISES membership keeps you on top of industry trends through educational programs. Participate in the annual Conference for Professional Development (CPD) or other ISES-sponsored classes to challenge your knowledge.

Certification:
Enhance your professional credibility by working towards professional accreditation and becoming a Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP).
Support the International Special Events Education Foundation (ISEF) to show commitment to the betterment of the industry.

Recognition:
ISES honors industry excellence through its prestigious awards program, the ISES Esprit Awards. The Esprit Awards fuel a spirit of competition within seven designated categories. The six categories within the Esprit De Corps Awards recognize the best and most creative within the special events industry. Esprit Awards gain global visibility and recognition for ISES members through general participation. The program honors professionals who exhibit a "spirit of excellence" in their work.

ISES-Seattle is producing the Emerald City Applause Awards open to all event/hospitality industry personnel in the Greater Seattle/Puget Sound region. The awards include 17 categories that span from catering to décor to technical production to print materials. The Third Annual Emerald City Applause Awards will be held on Wednesday, October 24th at the beautiful Inglewood Golf Club.

Resources:
ISES facilitates communications between professionals with the resources and materials offered through membership.

The ISES Worldwide Resource Directory, updated annually, connects ISES members to their global network.

Eventworld Magazine updates members monthly on activities and membership benefits available to them. Stay in touch with colleagues, seek input and access databases here on our web site.

Strategic Alliance:
ISES and Special Events Magazine currently have a strategic alliance which provides benefits to ISES members. ISES recognizes Special Events Magazine as “the official and premier magazine of the special events industry in North America” and The Special Event as “the official and premier trade show for this industry in North America.”

Networking:
Involvement means building relationships with other professionals from your region and beyond. The exchange that takes place grows your business contacts, as well as your potential client base, and/or provides you with employment opportunities. By committing time through membership, you invest in yourself and the industry while gaining an industry edge.