Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026
View, browse, and sort the ever-growing list of sessions by pass type, track, and association.
If you are seeing varied colors of session titles, here is your guide:
- Primary Blue = Catersource education sessions
- Dark Blue = TSE education sessions
- Light Purple = Those sessions or events that can be attended by anyone with a Catersource or TSE pass or requires a separate ticket.
Find your best experience by first choosing the pass type you have purchased. This will weed out all other extraneous sessions.
Note: Sessions fill up and seating is first come, first served.
Location: The United Theater, 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Pass Type: All Access, Ticketed Event
SEARCH Foundation Annual Signature Event
Location: The Palm Court at Alexandria Ballrooms 501 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Pass Type: Ticketed Event
Clone Yourself: Bottling Brilliance as a Venue Sales Leader
Panelists: Casey Hahn (Beets Hospitality), Lauren Loya (Thomas Caterers of Distinction), Yvette Tenorio (Zilli Hospitality Group), Margaret Brower (Rainmaker Sales & Marketing Group)
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Associations & Accreditations: LCA
Floral Futures: The Top Trends Transforming Modern Event Design
Speaker: Jenice Stallings (Styles By Stallings)
Location: 408A
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design
Stadium Seats to Luxury Suites: The Future of Catering at Live Sports & Entertainment Events
Speaker: Mike Pappas (Proof of the Pudding)
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Trends, Events & Design, CS-On- or Off-Premise Catering
Speaker: Kevin Borgic (Vanderbilt University Catering and Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development
David Merrell Presents: Current Trends in the Event Industry
Speakers: David Merrell (AOO Events, Inc.), Anil Pacheco (AOO Events, AOO Floral)
Location: 408A
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Eventertainment: Turning Dreams into Themes
Speakers: Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering), Jeffrey Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering)
Location: 403B
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Trends, Events & Design, CS-On- or Off-Premise Catering
Associations & Accreditations: LCA
Speaker: Jason Sutton (Footers Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts
Fast Chat - Behind the Clipboard: Real Talk Between Event Profs
Speaker: Tracey Fricke (Occasion Designed)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Fast Chat - Booked by the 'Gram: Turning Content into Clients
Speaker: Terrica (Terrica ™ Inc)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
Fast Chat - Chaos, Confetti & Comebacks: The Real Talk on Resilience in the Wedding Industry
Speaker: Jaclyn Watson (Jaclyn Watson Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings & Social Events, TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Fast Chat: If These Sheet Pans Could Talk: 10 Years of Hustle, Heart, & Heat—Raw, Real, & Unfiltered
Speaker: Keyon Hammond (Get Plated Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
Beyond the Hashtag: What Real LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Looks Like Behind the Scenes
Speaker: Kirsten Palladino (Equally Wed + Equally Wed Pro)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings & Social Events
Associations & Accreditations: WIPA
Beyond the Rental: Unlocking Profitable Venue Add-Ons
Speaker: Lauren Tankersley (828 Venue Management Company)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Business, Financials & Operations
Kristin Banta's Design to Impact in 2026
Speaker: Kristin Banta (Kristin Banta Events Inc)
Location: 408A
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design
Leading with Intention: Unlocking Your Leadership Impact
Speaker: Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering and MIBE)
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Opening Keynote: Emotional Intelligence: The Ultimate Success Factor
Location: Keynote & Culinary Stage
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass
Location: California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Pass Type: All Access, Ticketed Event
Location: Keynote & Culinary Stage
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass
The Face Behind the Flavor: Chefs & Your Brand Identity
Speaker: Eric Caron (Lombardo's Hospitality Group)
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development, CS-Culinary Arts
The Perfect Pairing: How Sales & Culinary Work Together
Speakers: Keith Lord (Strateje Fourteen), Cassandra DeLisle (Purple Onion Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Culinary Arts
Coast to Coast Flavor Forecast: Regional Trends Shaping the Catering World
Speakers: Elyse Remigio (Top Flight Hospitality), Zohe Felici (Premium Wedding + Event Pros | Felici Events | Santa Barbara Wedding)
Location: 403B
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Trends, Events & Design, CS-Sales
Speaker: Frank Carlisi (Bold Catering & Design)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Associations & Accreditations: LCA
Red Flags: Unseen Dangers or Glaring Warnings?
Speaker: Jennifer Trotter (Lip Service Makeup (Bridal Beauty Team))
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Business, Financials & Operations
Associations & Accreditations: WIPA