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Indiana University Indianapolis Event and Conference Services offers comprehensive conference management of on and off-campus events for the university, community and business professionals. ECS serves as the campus resource for programs at IU Indianapolis, while also serving as a single point of contact to plan and coordinate educational, professional, cultural, and social events in the City of Indianapolis and beyond.

Comprehensive event management services include:

Pre-event planning
On-site event support
Budgeting
Space selection
Contract negotiation
Coordination of catering, audio and visual technology, logistics, transportation and accommodations

Meet The Team

The knowledgeable team at IU Indianapolis Event and Conference Services will ensure your event runs flawlessly and efficiently. Our focus on excellent service allows you to concentrate on the goals of your program while remaining confident that the details will be handled responsively and professionally.

Nancy Wright, CMP

Director

(317) 274-3327

nawright@iu.edu

Paulette Thornton

Administrative Assistant

(317) 274-2702

pthornto@iu.edu

Jivenky Rodriguez

Event & Conference Services Intern

Jennifer Grove

Sales & Planning Manager

(317) 274-0364

jengrove@iu.edu

Amber McGuire

Meeting Planner

ambermcg@iu.edu

Kimberly Raby

Sales & Planning Manager Madam Walker Legacy Center

(317) 274-2705

kraby@iu.edu

Kaila Reed

Sales & Planning Manager Madam Walker Legacy Center

(317) 274-5028

reedkail@iu.edu

Nate Sparks, CTS

Technical Services Manager

(317) 274-3322

sparksn@iu.edu

Do Thawng

Audio Visual Technician

(317) 278-1670

dothawng@iu.edu

Dom Jackson

Facility Set-Up Supervisor

(317) 274-2702

domejack@iu.edu

Campus & City Engagement

IU Indianapolis Event and Conference Services is committed to engagement and service to the campus and to the community.

Student & Academic Engagement

In support of IU Indianapolis's strategic initiative to promote academic success, ECS (an Office of Auxiliary Services unit) partners with Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management (TCEM) to create practical industry experience for students through competitive internships and part-time employment opportunities.

Community Engagement

IU Indianapolis Event and Conference Services will engage with the Office of External Affairs, which acts as a liaison between IU Indianapolis and its constituencies in business, industry, government, alumni, and the general public, to promote IU Indianapolis as a destination for events focusing on education, innovation, and discoveries that transform our world.

Purpose

IU Indianapolis will be a destination that engages our campus and city in professional, cultural, and social events.

Mission

Indiana University Indianapolis Event and Conference Services plans and coordinates meetings and events for the university community as well promotes and hosts local, regional, national, and international educational events that are highly relevant to the academic mission of the university.

What We Do

Deliver comprehensive event management services from pre-conference planning and event sourcing to the coordination of logistics, marketing, and accommodations, IU Indianapolis Event and Conference Services is your single source of contact to plan and coordinate your event. Our excellent service offers you the opportunity to concentrate on the goals of your conference while remaining confident that the details will be handled responsively and professionally.