About ISES
The International Special Events Society (ISES) is a professional networking and educational society for event professionals. We offer stimulating and informative monthly educational programs, valuable networking, and the chance to sample the best of the area’s venues, caterers, and event service providers in a fun, interactive, and relaxed setting. You’ll find clients and colleagues alike at our events, people specializing in corporate events, weddings, entertainment, fundraisers and auctions, and special events of all kinds. You’ll also find cutting edge education, presented in unique and stimulating ways. Join us, and become part of an international group of the very best the event world has to offer!
OUR MISSION
The mission of ISES is to educate, advance, and promote the special events industry and its network of professionals along with related industries.
To that end, ISES members strive to...
Uphold the integrity of the special events profession to the general public through ISES’ “Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics”.
Acquire and disseminate useful business information.
Foster a spirit of cooperation among its members and other special events professionals, and...
Cultivate high standards of business practice
ISES Portland – The Only Professional Organization You Need!