https://www.ngecchicago.com/Eventcalendar Next Gen Events Collective upcoming events Next Gen Events Collective Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:15:21 GMT Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:15:21 GMT Wed, 20 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT <blockquote> <h2><font color="#FFBCBC">Annual Vendor Showcase</font></h2> <p data-start="134" data-end="253"><strong><font color="#95AB63">Iron Cafe | Wednesday, May 20 | 5:30–8:30 PM</font></strong></p> <p data-start="286" data-end="576"><font color="#95AB63">Join Next Gen Events Collective for an interactive vendor marketplace designed to highlight the next generation of event professionals and their brands shaping the industry. This is a more engaging, social take on a traditional trade show, where connection and conversation come first.</font></p> <p data-start="578" data-end="850"><font color="#95AB63">Throughout the evening, explore 15+ curated brands, each represented by rising professionals who are actively building their place in the industry. Learn about new and refreshed businesses, discover potential partners, and gain insight into where the industry is headed.</font></p> <p data-start="852" data-end="1143"><font color="#95AB63">This experience is designed to feel approachable and natural. Move through the marketplace at your own pace, engage in real conversations, and build relationships that extend beyond the event. Whether you are looking for collaborators, clients, or community, the opportunities are endless.</font></p> <p data-start="1145" data-end="1192"><font color="#95AB63">Attendance is free. Open bar + catered snacks.</font></p> <p data-start="1194" data-end="1493"><strong data-start="1194" data-end="1215"><font color="#FFBCBC">Event Highlights:</font></strong></p> <ul> <li><font color="#95AB63">Interactive vendor marketplace featuring 15+ brands</font></li> <li><font color="#95AB63">Connect with the next generation of event professionals</font></li> <li><font color="#95AB63">Discover new partners and business opportunities</font></li> <li><font color="#95AB63">Gain insight into emerging voices in the industry</font></li> <li><font color="#95AB63">Come explore, connect, and build meaningful relationships.</font></li> </ul> <p><font color="#FFBCBC"><strong>Event Information:&nbsp;</strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://ngecchicago.wildapricot.org/resources/NGEC%202026%20Vendor%20Showcase%20Information.pdf" target="_blank">NGEC 2026 Vendor Showcase Information.pdf</a><font color="#FFBCBC"><strong><br></strong></font></p> <h2 align="center"><font color="#FFBCBC" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Our 2026 Exclusive Partners:</strong></font></h2> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.avchicago.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://ngecchicago.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/av_chicago_inc_logo.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="197" height="197"></a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.chloecapturesllc.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://ngecchicago.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Chloe%20captures%20.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="199" height="198"></a><font color="#FFBCBC"><strong><br></strong></font></p> <div align="center"> <br> </div> <p><font color="#95AB63"><br></font></p> </blockquote> <p><br></p> https://ngecchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6490572 https://ngecchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6490572