A peer-powered community for Gen Z and late Millennials shaping the future of live events. We’re building a space where event professionals connect, collaborate, and create real opportunities— whether you're seeking partners, clients, vendors, or just familiar faces in the crowd.
Built by us, for us!
This isn’t your dad’s networking group. It’s modern, inclusive, and designed to grow with you.
No stiff suits or outdated industry mixers here. NGEC was built by young professionals, for young professionals - people who get how the industry actually works today.
🤝 We’re community-first.
This isn’t just networking - it’s relationship-building. We’re curating a space where partnerships form naturally, ideas get shared freely, and everyone roots or each other’s success.
📍 We’re Chicago-based with national energy.
We’re rooted in the Midwest, but we’re thinking big. Whether you’re here for local happy hours or national-level impact, there’s a place for you here.
🎤 We blend business with culture.
Yes, we talk shop. But we also talk vibes, burnout, big wins, side hustles, and everything in between. You’re not just your job title here.
⚡ We believe in access, not gatekeeping.
You shouldn’t have to wait 10 years or have a C-suite title to be heard. At NGEC, everyone gets a seat at the table—because we’re the ones building it.
