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March 2-5, 2026
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CA

Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026

The Power of Precision: Transforming Events with Thoughtful Touches

Darrin roberts  (Executive Director of Membership Experience, Administration, and Member Services, The Walt Disney Company)

Clint Upchurch  (Director of Business Development, Contemporary Catering)

Matthew Regan, MMH  (Director of Advancement Events, Emerson College)

Kristin Banta  (Creative Director, Kristin Banta Events Inc)

Whitney Cohen  (Corporate Event Planner, Capital Group)

Location: 408B

Date: Thursday, March 5

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

Success in event planning isn't always about grand gestures — often, it's the smallest details that leave the most lasting impressions. This session explores the often-overlooked art of precision in event design and execution. Through real-world examples, interactive discussion, and actionable insights, we'll uncover how thoughtful touches — from carefully curated sensory cues to personalized moments of surprise — can dramatically elevate the guest experience, foster emotional connection, and reflect an event's true intent.

Whether you're producing large-scale productions or intimate gatherings, this session will inspire you to think differently about the "small stuff." You'll walk away with a toolkit of creative strategies for infusing meaning, memory, and measurable value into your events through purposeful precision.