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Catersource Homeroom, Day 1: Welcome to Catersource & Art of Catering Food!
Speaker: Kathleen Stoehr (Catersource)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
A Culinary Tour Through Israel
Speakers: Paul Larson (Blue Plate Catering), Stewart Lane (Lane Partners Consulting)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Building Your Beverage Program
Speaker: Jeremy Miner (Empyrean Events)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Food & Beverage, Business & Operations
Speaker: Greg Hicks (Impressions Catering)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Staff Development
How to Kickstart Your Venue Sales & Marketing Plan
Speaker: Jonathan Jennings (CT Wedding Group)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Sales & Marketing
Make It Better Everyday (MIBE) 101
Speakers: Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering), Heather Carr (Footers Catering)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Staff Development, Business & Operations
Marketing to Millennials When You're Not a Millennial
Speakers: Lauren Randolph (My Hotel Wedding), Anna Coats (Marry Me Tampa Bay), Christie Osborne (Mountainside Media)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing
The Sky's the Limit! Best Practices in Large-Scale College Dining
Speakers: Becky Schilling (Food Management, Supermarket News), Hans Storrer (Brigham Young University)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Colleges & Universities, Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem
Understanding Your Financial Results
Speaker: Carl Sacks (Leading Caterers of America)
Location: 225
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
Speakers: Jamie Quickert (Culinaire), Terrica (Cocktails and Details), Sasha Souza (Sasha Souza Events)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
Speaker: Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting LLC)
Location: 208
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Trends & Design
Embracing Facebook Live for Marketing Mastery
Speaker: Kellie Daab (iDo Collective)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing
Family Succession Continuity Planning
Speakers: Joe Breslin, CFP (Armstrong Dixon Business & Family Advisors), Roy Dixon, CFP (Armstrong Dixon Business & Family Advisors)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
From Homegrown to C-Level: Taking Care of Business
Speakers: Candice Wigfield (Hamby Catering), Wayne Culbertson (Hamby Catering)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Staff Development
Keeping Catering Costs Separate from Your Restaurant Costs
Speaker: David Scott Peters (TheRestaurantExpert.com)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem
Price Questions & Other Buying Signals
Speaker: Alan Berg, CSP (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Business & Operations
Southern Food, Exclusive Events
Speaker: Bryan Clark (Joel Catering & Events)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
The Stars Aligned! Creating Cohesiveness Between Culinary and Event Design
Speakers: Michael Stavros (M Culinary Concepts), David Merrell (AOO Events, Inc.), Joe Mineo (Joe Mineo Creative), Kristin Banta (Kristin Banta Events Inc.), Nathaniel Neubauer (Contemporary Catering)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Special Events
Three Tiers for Tea: Elevating and Incorporating Tea in Your Beverage Program
Speaker: Edward Morgan (Miraval Resorts Austin)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Food & Beverage, Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem
A Candid Conversation with Alan Berg, CSP
Speaker: Alan Berg, CSP (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Location: 214
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Staff Development
A Candid Conversation with Bill Hansen
Speaker: Bill Hansen (Bill Hansen Luxury Catering)
Location: 224
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
A Year in the Life of a Director of Sales
Speaker: Jennifer Perna (Fulton Market Consulting)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Staff Development
Creating Equality-Minded Content for Your Event Business
Speaker: Brittny Drye (Love Inc.)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Business & Operations
Elevate Your Game! Propose, Design, and Deliver Award-Winning Events
Speakers: Denise Smith (Catering By Design), Brittany Dosdall (Catering By Design)
Location: 208
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing
FIERCE. FEARLESS. FEMALE. A Discussion About What It Means to be a #Girlboss in Hospitality
Speakers: Jamie Quickert (Culinaire), Terrica (Cocktails and Details), Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants), April Lambatos (Footers Catering), Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting LLC)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Staff Development
Full-Service Weekday Corporate Catering
Speaker: Neil Fuselier (The RK Group)
Location: 225
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem, Food & Beverage
Meats and Sweets: Pastry Integration into Your Savory Kitchen
Speakers: Jason Sutton (Footers Catering), Shelby Anderson (Footers Catering)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Speakers: Rob Morasco (Sodexo Culinary Solutions Team), Lisa Feldman, CRC (Sodexo Culinary Solutions Team)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Food & Beverage, Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem
Speaker: Rachel Sheerin (She Sells)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Staff Development
Take Home Catering & How It'll Make Your Bottom Line Soar!
Speaker: Sandy Korem (The Festive Kitchen and The Catering Coach)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem, Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem
This Aint Your Grandmas Buffet! The Hottest New Food Display Ideas Out There!
Speaker: Joe Mineo (Joe Mineo Creative)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Special Events
AOCF Lunch & Learn: Photographable Stations
Speaker: Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events)
Location: Great Hall D
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Speaker: Jamie Quickert (Culinaire)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing
A Candid Conversation with Anthony Lambatos
Speaker: Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Location: 214
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Staff Development
Speaker: Eric LeVine (Epic Events)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Food & Beverage, Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem
Carrots Vs Sticks: Engaging Your Crew in a Positive Way
Speakers: Jeffrey Miller (JAM Catering Co.), Russell Morin (Russell Morin Catering and Events), Jonathan Jennings (CT Wedding Group)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Staff Development, Business & Operations
Catering to the Food-Allergy Community
Speakers: Michael Rosman (The Corporate Caterer), Erin Brazil (The Corporate Caterer)
Location: 225
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem
Clients, Contracts & Court Cases: Protecting Yourself & Your Business 2019
Speaker: Aaron Kaufman (Fifth Element Group)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Special Events
Sales Methods Deep Dive in Four Parts: Parts 1 & 2
Speakers: Heidi Brice (Puff n' Stuff), Steve Sanchez (The JDK Group), Cory Gosik (Sensational Host Inc.), Timothy Seeberg (BG Events & Catering)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Business & Operations
Speakers: Sasha Souza (Sasha Souza Events), Mellysa Levy (Sasha Souza Events)
Location: 208
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
The Intersection of Food Presentation & Instagram
Speakers: Kris Reinhard (Bold Catering & Design), Todd Annis (Bold Catering & Design), Brian Worley (Bold Catering & Design), Jim Robertson (Fifth Group Restaurants), Suzanne Reinhard (Suzanne Reinhard Events)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Food & Beverage, Business & Operations
When Fire at Your Event is a Good, Good Thing
Speaker: Christian Dortch (Curtis Stone Events)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
A Candid Conversation with Meryl & Eric
Speakers: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants), Eric LeVine (Epic Events)
Location: 214
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Sales & Marketing
A Candid Conversation with Michael Rosman
Speaker: Michael Rosman (The Corporate Caterer)
Location: 224
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem
Speaker: Marissa Delgado (Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Diversify Your Catering Business by Creating Alternate Lines
Speakers: Tom Walter (Tasty Catering), Larry Walter (Tasty Catering)
Location: 225
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem, Food & Beverage
Infusing Hospitality into Off Premise
Speakers: Jenna Telesca (Nation's Restaurant News), Ti Adelaide Martin (Commander's Palace), Tory McPhail (Commander's Palace)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Staff Development
Pushing Boundaries: The Keys to Building a Culture of Creativity
Speakers: Renee Miner (Empyrean Events and Catering), Jeremy Miner (Empyrean Events)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Staff Development, Sales & Marketing
Sales Methods Deep Dive in Four Parts: Parts 3 & 4
Speakers: Heidi Brice (Puff n' Stuff), Steve Sanchez (The JDK Group), Cory Gosik (Sensational Host Inc.), Timothy Seeberg (BG Events & Catering)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Staff Development
Speaker: Nick Calias, CEC, CCA (The Colonnade Hotel & Brasserie Jo)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Food & Beverage, Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem
Speaker: Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Staff Development
Turning Trends into Spectacular Events
Speaker: Terrica (Cocktails & Details®)
Location: 208
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Trends & Design, Special Events
Who Says Effective Pre-shift Meetings Can't Be Fun?
Speaker: Larry Frank (The Classic Catering People)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Staff Development, Business & Operations
30 Hors D'oeuvres in 30 Minutes
Speakers: Jimmy Olang (24 Carrots), Jay Varga (The JDK Group), Paul Larson (Blue Plate Catering)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Speakers: Paul Saginaw (Zingerman's), Sean Sherman (The Sioux Chef), Erle Dardick (Monkey Group)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Food & Beverage
Welcome Reception: Hooray for Hollywood
Speaker: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow (Catersource)
Location: Great Hall Pre-function
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Special Events
Catersource Homeroom, Day 2: It's a Big Day!
Speaker: Kathleen Stoehr (Catersource)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Staff Development
Building a Culture of Ownership Through Open Book Management, Part 1
Speakers: Paul Saginaw (Zingerman's), Tabitha Mason (Zingerman's Events at Cornman Farms)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Business & Operations
Even Cinderella had a Timeline
Speakers: Fausto Pifferrer (Blue Elephant Events and Catering), Reuben Bell (Blue Elephant Events and Catering)
Location: 225
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Special Events
Speaker: Alan Berg, CSP (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing
Leadership for All Generations
Speaker: Tom Walter (Tasty Catering)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Staff Development, Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem
Original Superfood – The Native American Diet: A Nutritional Literacy Workshop & Demo, Part 1
Speaker: Sean Sherman (The Sioux Chef)
Location: Great Hall B – AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Picking Up—or Dropping—Drop Off
Speakers: Ingrid Nagy (Catering by Design), Cade Nagy (By Design Collective)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem, Business & Operations
Successful Sales: A Deliberate Strategy, Part 1 of 3
Speaker: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing
Systems, Systems, Systems... Reloaded
Speaker: Greg Hicks (Impressions Catering)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
Tastings: The Show Must Go On, So Love It!
Speakers: Jennifer Perna (Fulton Market Consulting), Paul Larson (Blue Plate Catering)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Staff Development
Speaker: Emily Sullivan (Emily Sullivan Events)
Location: 208
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Special Events, Trends & Design
2019 Tech Game Changers in Catering & Events
Speaker: Sandy Hammer (AllSeated)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Special Events, Business & Operations
Speaker: Shannon Boudreau (The Lazy Gourmet)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Food & Beverage, Trends & Design
A Candid Conversation with Hugh Groman: Deeper Lessons Revealed From 32 Years in Business
Speaker: Hugh Groman (The Hugh Groman Group)
Location: 224
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Staff Development
Building a Culture of Ownership Through Open Book Management, Part 2
Speakers: Paul Saginaw (Zingerman's), Tabitha Mason (Zingerman's Events at Cornman Farms)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Business & Operations
Catering in an Academic Setting
Speaker: Bill Bolton (Bon Appetit / Oberlin)
Location: 225
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Colleges & Universities
Management is Not a Dirty Word!
Speaker: Syd Sexton (Catering by Design)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
Orchestrating the Perfectly Organized Event
Speakers: Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events), Jeffrey Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events)
Location: 208
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Special Events, Business & Operations
Original Superfood – The Native American Diet: A Nutritional Literacy Workshop & Demo, Part 2
Speaker: Sean Sherman (The Sioux Chef)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Preparing Your Business for Sale
Speakers: Dan Berger (Social Tables), Mark Michael (Occasions Caterers)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
Successful Sales: A Deliberate Strategy, Part 2 of 3
Speaker: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Staff Development
A Candid Conversation with Bill Hansen
Speaker: Bill Hansen (Bill Hansen Luxury Catering)
Location: 224
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
A Candid Conversation with Sasha Souza
Speaker: Sasha Souza (Sasha Souza Events)
Location: 214
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Special Events, Trends & Design
Speaker: Jonathan Jennings (CT Wedding Group)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Staff Development
Building a Commercial Kitchen—It Is a Journey!
Speakers: Adam Dove (Carrie Dove Catering & Events), Alicia Fabbri (Carrie Dove Catering)
Location: 225
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Food & Beverage
Building a Culture of Ownership Through Open Book Management, Part 3
Speakers: Paul Saginaw (Zingerman's), Tabitha Mason (Zingerman's Events at Cornman Farms)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Business & Operations
Forecast 2019: David Merrell's Top Catering & Event Trends
Speaker: David Merrell (AOO Events, Inc.)
Location: 208
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Trends & Design, Special Events
How Hotel Properties are Fighting Food Waste—& Winning!
Moderator: Alexei Rudolf (Foodservice Connections LLC)
Panelists: Monica McBride (World Wildlife Fund), Terry Jenkins (Hilton Hotels), Marc Osier (Hilton New Orleans Riverside)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Food & Beverage
Small Bites, Big Flavors – Retro! What's Old is Definitely New
Speaker: Eric LeVine (Epic Ideas)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Successful Sales: A Deliberate Strategy, Part 3 of 3
Speaker: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Staff Development
Speaker: Aleya Harris (Food & Beverage Media and Marketing)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing, Business & Operations
Your Clients Will Want to Eat Your (Flexitarian) Veggies!
Speakers: Jennie Cook (Jennie Cook's Catering & Plant Based Parties), Joanne Purnell (Good Gracious! Events)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Food & Beverage
Book signing: Chef Eric LeVine
Speaker: Eric LeVine (Epic Events)
Location: Catersource Bookstore
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food, Food & Beverage
Speaker: Sean Sherman (The Sioux Chef)
Location: Catersource Bookstore
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food, Food & Beverage
Catersource Lunch & Learn: A Conversation with Chef Curtis Stone
Speakers: Curtis Stone (Curtis Stone Events), Ingrid Nagy (Catering by Design)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Catersource Connect, Special Events
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem
On The Plating Line: Best Practices For Plating at Large Group Events!
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage Works)
Location: Great Hall D
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
A Candid Conversation with Albert Manzo
Speaker: Albert Manzo (The Brownstone)
Location: 224
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Business & Operations
Speaker: Greg Karl (Red Quill Hospitality Solutions)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Staff Development
Speaker: Nick Calias, CEC, CCA (The Colonnade Hotel & Brasserie Jo)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Floral Impact! Hot & Happening Florals for Your 2019 Events
Speaker: Bron Hansboro (The Flower Guy Bron)
Location: 208
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Trends & Design, Special Events
How to Create & Execute Effective Special Event Packing Lists!
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Special Events
Is the Season Over? A Checklist & Guide to Catch Up on Your Marketing
Speaker: Ashley Oakes Scott (Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing
Takeout and Catering Insights: Looking at Off-Premise Data
Speaker: Erle Dardick (Monkey Group)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem, Business & Operations
The Economics of Working From Your Heart
Speakers: Karen O'Connor (Daniel et Daniel Catering and Event Planning), Heidi Brice (Puff n' Stuff), April Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
Veg-Centric with Ancient Grains: Plate up Profit Fusing Two Macrotrends
Speakers: Michael Holleman (InHarvest, Inc.), Jason Ziobrowski, CEC (InHarvest, Inc.)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Food & Beverage, Trends & Design
Win, Win, Win. Using Catering to Build Your University's Brand
Speakers: Nate Stevens (Sodexo), Brandon Williams (Sodexo), Michelle Watt (Sodexo)
Location: 225
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Colleges & Universities, Business & Operations
Showtime! How to Make Pasta Perform & Present at its Best
Speaker: Kevin Felice (40NORTH Restaurant Group)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Book signing: Chef Curtis Stone
Speaker: Curtis Stone (Curtis Stone Events)
Location: Catersource Bookstore
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
A Candid Conversation with Greg Karl
Speaker: Greg Karl (Red Quill Hospitality Solutions)
Location: 214
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations
A Candid Conversation with Roy Porter
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage Works)
Location: 224
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Staff Development
Branding: Build a Catering Company that Matters
Speakers: Erin Walter (nuphoriq), Michael Larson (Nuphoriq)
Location: 217
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Sales & Marketing
Don't Lose Your Margins to Grow Your Business
Speakers: Sean Willcoxon (Mazzone Hospitality), Cassie Burd (Mazzone Hospitality)
Location: 228
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Sales & Marketing
Double-Dipping: “Recycling” Event Spaces to Deliver Value and Increase Profits
Speaker: Michael Stavros (M Culinary)
Location: 208
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem, Sales & Marketing
Get a Grip. Depression, Anxiety—& Catering
Speaker: Vince Early, CSEP (Thomas Caterers of Distinction)
Location: 211
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Staff Development
Industry Intervention: A Candid Discussion on the Business of Events
Speaker: Aaron Kaufman (Fifth Element Group)
Location: 220
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Special Events, Business & Operations
Mitzvah Menus: Conquer the Age Range
Speakers: Cara Weiss (SAVE The DATE, LLC events and promotions your way), Christine Ash (SAVE The DATE, LLC events and promotions your way)
Location: R06
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Special Events, Trends & Design
Must See Event Technology Trends
Speaker: Scott Frankel (Animatic Media, LLC)
Location: 225
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Special Events, Trends & Design
Team Growth & Culinary Succession Planning
Speaker: Jay Varga (The JDK Group)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Speakers: Dan Berger (Social Tables), Jeffrey Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events), Kristin Banta (Kristin Banta Events Inc.), David Merrell (AOO Events, Inc.)
Location: R02
Pass Type: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Special Events, Sales & Marketing
Exposing the Secrets of the Wedding Cakes Industry
Speaker: Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes)
Location: Great Hall B - AOCF
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect
Track: Art of Catering Food
Speakers: Kathleen Stoehr (Catersource), Curtis Stone (Curtis Stone Events), Scott Dominguez (Catersource)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Connect, Special Events
Catersource in Partnership with The Foundation of NACE Present: Interfusion After Dark!
Facilitator: Catersource & The Foundation of NACE (Catersource / NACE)
Location: The Sugar Mill
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Connect, Special Events
Catersource Homeroom, Day 3: It's Show Time!
Speaker: Kathleen Stoehr (Catersource)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Speaker: Srinivas Rao (The Unmistakable Creative)
Location: Great Hall A
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect
Track: Business & Operations, Special Events
Speaker: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow (Catersource)
Location: Tradeshow floor adjacent to Great Hall A
Moderator: Eric LeVine (Epic Events)
Location: Culinary Main Stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage
Hands On: Creating a Dessert "Art" Table
Speaker: Shannon Boudreau (The Lazy Gourmet)
Location: Hands-on Stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage, Trends & Design
Farm to Table Events: No Farm, No Problem!
Speakers: Steve DeAngelo (DeAngelo's Catering & Events), Mark Lopez (Crave Catering / Gather and Feast Farm)
Location: Recharge stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Trends & Design, Sales & Marketing
Hands On: Raise Your Bar with Basic Skill Practice
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage Works)
Location: Hands-on Stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage, Special Events
You are Talking, but is Anyone Listening?
Speaker: Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Location: Recharge stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Business & Operations, Staff Development
Food Styling: From Plate to Picture
Speaker: Marlin Salazar (24 Carrots)
Location: Culinary Main Stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing
Hands-on: Raise Your Bar with Basic Skill Practice
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Location: Hands-on Stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage
Review Revolution: The Good, the Bad & the—Are You Kidding?
Speaker: Alan Berg, CSP (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Location: Recharge stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Sales & Marketing
Plant Based for Everyone, Part 2!
Speakers: Rob Morasco (Sodexo Culinary Solutions Team), Lisa Feldman, CRC (Sodexo Culinary Solutions Team)
Location: Culinary Main Stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage
Menu Development: Software Solutions & Culinary Processes Together!
Speaker: John Reed (Customized Culinary Solutions)
Location: Recharge stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage, Staff Development
Happy Hour on the Tradeshow Floor
Speaker: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow (Catersource)
Location: Tradeshow floor
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Special Events
Your Brand is Your Catering Service Experience
Speaker: Poncho Hernández (Sal de Nayar Studio)
Location: Culinary Main Stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing
Speaker: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow (Catersource)
Location: Various locations
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Special Events
Speaker: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow (Catersource)
Location: Rivergate Room
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Moderator: Eric LeVine (Epic Events)
Judges: Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events), Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes)
Location: Culinary Main Stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Corporate Drop Off & Off-Prem, Food & Beverage
Speaker: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow (Catersource)
Location: Tradeshow floor adjacent to Great Hall A
Delivering on Group Personalization
Speaker: Jacki Brown (Amadeus Software)
Location: Recharge stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Sales & Marketing, Hotels, Restaurants & On-Prem
Speaker: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow (Catersource)
Location: Meet at INFO desk
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Hands On: Tray Passing Hors D'oeuvre & Beverages for Events of All Sizes
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Location: Hands-on Stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage, Staff Development
Grow with the 'Gram! A Modern Spin on Food Photography
Speaker: Andrew Bouley (Caterease)
Location: Recharge stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage
How to Conduct a Pre-event Staff Meeting
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage Works)
Location: Hands-on Stage
Track: Special Events, Business & Operations
If I Get Hit by a Bus, You're in Charge!
Speaker: Greg Hicks (Impressions Catering)
Location: Recharge stage
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Business & Operations, Special Events
Speakers: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants), Bill Hansen (Bill Hansen Luxury Catering), Carl Sacks (Leading Caterers of America), Ingrid Nagy (Catering by Design), Jennifer Perna (Fulton Market Consulting), Liese Gardner (Liese Gardner Communications), David Merrell (AOO Events, Inc.), Sasha Souza (Sasha Souza Events), Peter McCaffrey (Certified Catering Consultants)
Location: Cafe area
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Catersource Swizzle Competition
Panelist: Kathleen Stoehr (Catersource)
Speakers: Shannon Boudreau (The Lazy Gourmet), Jeremy Miner (Empyrean Events)
Facilitator: Jeffrey Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events)
Location: Culinary Main Stage
Pass Type: Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)
Track: Food & Beverage, Trends & Design
Speaker: Catersource Conference & Tradeshow (Catersource)
Location: Meet at INFO desk
Pass Type: Art of Catering Food, Art of Catering Food Connect, Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Catersource Connect, Special Events, Tradeshow Pass (also included another passes)