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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.

31/10/2025

Even the best-planned events come with a plot twist or two.

From surprise weather and late talent to last-minute permit approvals and disappearing M&Ms, we’ve had our fair share of spooky moments.

But around here, problem-solving is part of the job, and if something goes wrong, you can bet we’re already five steps ahead, making it right.

Swipe for some of our scariest event-day stories…the kind that give you chills until the show goes on.

Tell us your spookiest moments below!

21/10/2025

In September, ESP Presents worked alongside the National Museum for Puerto Rican Arts & Culture to produce three significant events over a three-day window:

🎉The 2025 Engage Conference, convening 100 professionals for 3-days of panel discussions on the topics of Puerto Rican art, voice, and legacy

🎉A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, dedicating their new Outdoor Educational Programming Space & Garden and revealing the newly completed mosaic mural “El Llamado (The Call)” by renowned Boricua artist Celso González

🎉The 12th Annual Raíces Gala, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the museum’s founding, and honoring actors Liza Colón-Zayas and Ramón Rondríguez with the National Ceiba Award

It was a full team effort, and we are so proud that we got the job done well — guests invited, sponsors secured, flights booked, hotel rooms allocated, trolley schedule confirmed, vendors managed, speakers wrangled, collateral printed, seating assignments complete...no detail left unturned!

Billy, Veronica & the entire NMPRAC team, we are forever grateful to be part of advancing your journey.

20/10/2025

September was full on and the recap is too good to skip (even though we’re well into October now).

Take a scroll through how we spent our days and nights. We planned events AND we attended events — from the Raíces Gala and Engage Conference with the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture to the Forest Park Conservancy 10-Year Celebration, AIA Chicago DesignNight, and more in between. Icing on the cake: our very own team member Naomi getting hitched!

We’re nearly at cruising altitude for the 4th quarter with so much more in store!

01/10/2025

On September 27, we had the honor of producing the 10th Annual Forest Park Conservancy Celebration—an evening under the stars to commemorate a decade of restoration efforts for one of Lake Forest’s most treasured public spaces.

Hosted in Forest Park itself, the evening brought together community members, civic leaders, and supporters for a night of dining and dancing. Every detail was designed to reflect the beauty, history, and purpose of the park and those who champion it.

A special thank you to Board President Tom Donovan and Event Co-Chairs Pim Alley, Brooke Kuehnle, and Emily Grace for your trust and partnership. Here’s to the next ten years of impact, preservation, and community!

Venue | Forest Park
Catering | .hospitality
Service & Catering |
Design & Decor |
Entertainment |
Centerpieces |
Rentals |
Linens |
Tent, Staging, Lighting |
Photography |
Valet |
Security | Howe Security Inc.
Sanitation |
Printing |

25/09/2025

For the third year, ESP Presents supported with the Designight After Party on the Harris Theater Rooftop.

It was one of those perfect Chicago nights with the skyline on full display; guests were thrilled to gather to connect with colleagues and celebrate the night’s award winners.

ESP Presents stepped in to handle all planning and logistics for the After Party so that the AIA Chicago team could focus on the evening’s Awards Ceremony.

Each year, Designight recognizes the outstanding design achievements, groundbreaking advancements, and exceptional contributions by Chicago’s architects. Congrats to all the winners, and to AIA Chicago for a great event!

Thank you to our vendor partners:
Venue | Rooftop
Catering |
Furniture Rental |
Technical Production |
DJ |
Architectural Illustrations |

17/09/2025

Our team is everything that makes ESP magic ✨

From managing timelines and talent to solving problems before they even happen, they’re the reason our events run smoothly and feel so special.

We asked the team to share their favorite event memory, post-event treat, and a fun fact. The answers were as good as you’d expect from a group that brings so much heart to what they do.

We’ve also been rolling out a refreshed look and feel, with a new site experience coming soon.

Leave a 💜 if you’re into it so far.

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!

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

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