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Opening General Session with Keynote Laura Schwartz: Common Ground with Laura Schwartz

Laura Schwartz  (Professional Emcee, Keynote Speaker, Television Commentator and Author of Eat, Drink & Succeed, Laura Schwartz Live)

Location: Keynote Stage, Hall 5

Date: Wednesday, February 14

Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: CS+TSE Bridge

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

Laura believes that you as caterers and event planners are the original creators of experience. Now that the world wants to immerse in experience—it’s up to all of us to keep it innovative, dynamic, and original. How do we keep ourselves and our businesses at the forefront? Laura trusts it is the Common Ground we share right here and right now at Catersource + The Special Event 2024 where it begins with Laura’s original ways of looking at opportunity, networking, and ourselves.

Get ready for a keynote with a twist that will start your Catersource + The Special Event on Common Ground with an infusion of energy and just the jolt we need!