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Sessions do fill up and seating is first come, first served. Note: Individual presentations may also be on this website shortly before the published show dates. They may or may not be the final presentation.

Earn CMP credits!

ALL education sessions at this year's conference are approved by The Events Industry Council to count toward your CMP certification. Keep your professional status up-to-date while enjoying and learning from this incredible lineup of speakers.

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Feb 24 Monday | 7:30 pm

Connect Social

Location: Bonnet House Museum & Garden, 900 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Feb 25 Tuesday | 9:30 am

Chef Eric LeVine Booksigning

Speaker: Eric LeVine  (317 Mainstreet | Vice | The James Room | Stage 317)

Location: Breakpoint Books

Feb 25 Tuesday | 12:00 pm

Fausto Pifferrer Booksigning

Speaker: Fausto Pifferrer  (Blue Elephant Catering)

Location: Breakpoint Books

Feb 25 Tuesday | 2:00 pm

Chef Jennifer Hill Booker Booksigning

Speaker: Jennifer Hill Booker  (Bauhaus Biergarten)

Location: Breakpoint Books

Gigi de Manio Booksigning

Speaker: Genevieve "Gigi" de Manio  (Genevieve de Manio Photography)

Location: Breakpoint Books

Feb 25 Tuesday | 7:00 pm

Opening Night Party

Location: Backyard, Revolution Live & Stache, 100 SW 3rd Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Feb 26 Wednesday | 10:00 am

Will Guidara Booksigning

Speaker: Will Guidara  (Will Guidara)

Location: Hall A Keynote Stage area

Feb 26 Wednesday | 2:00 pm

Bill Hansen Booksigning

Speaker: Bill Hansen  (Bill Hansen Catering & Events)

Location: Breakpoint Books

Feb 26 Wednesday | 3:45 pm

Catering Community Meet & Greet

Facilitator: Tom Dailey  (Catering Community)

Location: Ignite Stage 2

Feb 26 Wednesday | 8:00 pm

SEARCH Foundation Annual Signature Event

Location: The Shorely

Feb 27 Thursday | 1:30 pm

The Tasting Experience: Featuring Crafting Cocktails: Taste, Flavor, and Cost Insights with Johnson & Wales University

Speaker: Dean Mistretta, MBA, CHE  (Johnson & Wales University/Decadent Catering)

Location: Beverage Garden

Feb 27 Thursday | 5:30 pm

ACE, Gala & CATIE Awards Ceremony

Location: General Session Stage

Feb 27 Thursday | 7:30 pm

Closing Night Celebration

Location: The Venue Fort Lauderdale, 2345 Wilton Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33305