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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.

Feelin' Hot Hot Hot: Executing Events in Extreme Heat

Vanessa Vass  (Sales Director, Root Cellar Catering Co.)

Megan Turbeville  (Owner/Founder, Root Cellar Catering Co.)

Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass

Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Business, Financials & Operations

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

"Hey y'all! Is it just me or is it getting hotter in hur? Has anyone else noticed the above 100 degree weather for the past 5 weeks? Let's talk about the elephant in the ozone. These temperature will not only affect the guests at your events but more importantly to the people in your staff and colleagues enduring temperatures while working outside. From florists and rental companies, to planners and caterers, everyone will be able to receive some key takeaways on how to better prepare and plan for these above average temperatures that will continue into the future.