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EXPERIENCE | STRATEGY | PURPOSE

We are an event production firm that creates purpose-driven and experiential programs.

We are proud to work alongside brands, creative agencies, and nonprofit organizations, both big and small.

03/09/2025

From Lollapalooza to Maui and back home again to plan out the rest of 2025, August was another full month, in the best way ☀️

Grateful for the team that keeps everything moving forward, and for the clients who continue to trust us with their most meaningful moments.

Looking ahead, we’re feeling focused, energized, and ready for what’s next.

20/08/2025

Ten years, countless moments. This is just a small sampling of event collateral from a decade of ESP Presents. As we wrap up our 10th year, we’re feeling nostalgic—in the best way. Which one’s your favorite?

30/07/2025

Meet Carlos Castillo, our newest Event Producer ✨

He joined the ESP Presents team this month after supporting us at Outside Summit & Festival, and we’re so excited to have him on-board full time. Carlos comes to us with a varied background in experiential marketing, project management, non-profit communications and fundraising, and sponsorship operations—and he’s a perfect fit for our team.

As an Event Producer, he will play a key role in planning and executing events and activations for clients.

Fun fact: Carlos first met Matt & Sarah in 2018 when he was working as a Junior Producer at Pro-Ject and was first getting started in events!

29/07/2025

For the 31st year, ’s 2025 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards was hosted on June 26th at , a music venue in East Pilsen.

The choice of venue gave the planning team a runway for the year’s theme: “The Voices of Chicago: Building a city in harmony.” The evening celebrated the contributions of 12 well-deserving award winners whose work exemplifies the best of community development across Chicago.

It also venerated how the creative economy plays a valuable role in community development. Local artists Mike DFG , Tanner Dane , Vinyl Palace , Samuel Aaron , Mykelle Deville , FACE & Goldhaze lent their music to be used during the event and in winner videos. Members of the Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL) also took the stage to address the full house of 650 guests.

We stretched our creative muscles by further building out the theme with bar and column wraps, window clings, screen graphics, and a check-in process that rivals a concert registration, thanks to our creative and design partner .

Congratulations to the CNDA31 award winners. Your work is inspiring.

Haymes Architects
Ann Lui of
Emilio Araujo
Lori Healey

And thank you, as always, to LISC’s Senior Executive Director for trusting us with your vision.

Thank you to our vendors!

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Venue |
Design/Social/PR |
AV/Production |
Catering |
Winner Videos | Kwill Studios
Photography | Stephanie Jensen Photography
Step & Repeat Photography | julezophoto
DJ |
Awards |
Printing & Install |

18/06/2025

Can we take a moment to appreciate this SOCAL-themed High School Graduation Party? 🌴

Nothing like taking a theme and running with it. From palm trees to bright colors to a laid-back, West Coast vibe, every detail brought the energy of Southern California to Lake Forest.

Thanks to our incredible vendor partners for understanding the assignment (that’s a school pun for you).🤓

From intimate private celebrations to large-scale experiential productions, we bring the same creativity, strategy, and care to every event.

Think you can guess who the VIP guest was? Swipe to the end for the reveal. 🐾

Design & Decor |
Catering |
VW Photobooth Bus |
Tenting |
Marquee Lights |
Roaming Selfie Photography |
Specialty Ice Cream |
Sound |
DJ |
Valet |

30/05/2025

In 2016, a mic check turned into a movement.

What started as a chance backstage conversation with Executive Director quickly became one of the most meaningful long-term partnerships in ESP’s history. That year, we produced our first NAMIWalks—an annual event that brings the mental health community together and helps eliminate stigma.

We handled logistics, sponsors, permits, programming, and more. But what we remember most is the energy. Over 1,000 people showed up at Dusable Harbor that day, walking in support, walking in solidarity, walking with purpose.

Over the years, we helped NAMIWalks evolve—adding art, music, pet-friendly fun, and moving it to the South Side for greater accessibility. And we got to witness something special: NAMI Chicago growing from a small team into a powerful organization leading critical change in mental health advocacy and care.

This one is about more than an event. It’s about impact. And we’re proud to have walked beside them.

28/05/2025

ESP Presents proudly played a hand in the extremely successfully and celebratory 10th Annual Cara Gala in support of the Cara Collective’s important mission to build an inclusive economy in Chicago and beyond. The event welcomed more than 650 guests at and raised nearly $1.2M, a record-breaking fundraising feat! Check out the 10th Annual Cara Gala playlist on YouTube for event highlights, including the speeches and awards, all of which are powerful and worth a watch.

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Planning & Production:
Venue:
AV/Production: .tech
Design & Decor:
Catering:
Entertainment:
Floral:
Auctioneer: Chris Hensley
Photographers: ,

01/05/2025

Last week, we helped one of our client’s host their “Take Your Kid To Work Day” in their downtown office space. The fun spanned two floors and included Soft Play by , Face Painting and Balloon Twisting from , a photo booth by with a balloon burst from , an ice cream cart from , and (the very fun) Build-A-Plush from . Sprinkle in some swag and video games, and it was a magical day for the 100+ kids who were able to attend!

30/04/2025

Nothing is more rewarding to ESP Presents than an opportunity to flex our creative muscle with trusted partners and collaborators to gather people in a unique and inspiring environment. We are so honored by the enormous success of “After Dark” and the joy of watching guests experience it. We’ll cherish this decade of collaboration for years to come.

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