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

Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026

View, browse, and sort the ever-growing list of sessions by pass type, track, and association.

If you are seeing varied colors of session titles, here is your guide:

  • Primary Blue = C (Formerly Catersource education sessions, now Cater education sessions)
  • Dark Blue = E (Formerly The Special Event education sessions, now Event education sessions)
  • Light Purple = Those sessions or events that can be attended by anyone with a Catersource or TSE pass or requires a separate ticket.

Find your best experience by first choosing the pass type you have purchased. This will weed out all other extraneous sessions.

Note: Sessions fill up and seating is first come, first served.

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.

All Sessions Speakers

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Mar 03 Tuesday | 8:30 am
Speaker: Jeremy Campbell  (Proof of the Pudding)
Location: 403B
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Trends, Events & Design, C-On- or Off-Premise Catering
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP- & ICA-approved
Mar 03 Tuesday | 10:00 am
Speakers: Robin Selden  (Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering), Jeffrey Selden  (Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering)
Location: 403B
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Trends, Events & Design, C-On- or Off-Premise Catering
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP-approved, LCA member
Mar 03 Tuesday | 1:00 pm
Speaker: Stavros  (M Culinary Concepts)
Location: 403B
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Trends, Events & Design, C-Sales & Marketing
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP-approved
Mar 04 Wednesday | 9:00 am
Speakers: Liz Mullen  (Chowgirls Catering), Annie Pennings Edmond  (Chowgirls Catering)
Location: 304A
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Sustainability, C-Trends, Events & Design
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP-approved
Speaker: Jaclyn Watson  (Jaclyn Watson Events)
Location: 403B
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Trends, Events & Design
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP-approved
Speaker: Joseph Pina  (Chartwells)
Location: 403A
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Culinary Arts, C-Trends, Events & Design
Mar 04 Wednesday | 10:15 am
Speaker: Jennifer Ball  (Knot Your Average Events (& Travel))
Location: 306A
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Trends, Events & Design, C-On- or Off-Premise Catering
Associations & Accreditations: ABC- & CSEP-approved
Speakers: Stephen Hunt  (RH Events & Catering), Mary-Evelyn Kirkland  (RH Events & Catering), Lee Reith  (RH Events & Catering)
Location: 304A
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-On- or Off-Premise Catering, C-Trends, Events & Design
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP-approved
Mar 04 Wednesday | 11:15 am
Speaker: Kristin Ferrarese  (Fortuna's Catering Co.)
Location: 306A
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-On- or Off-Premise Catering, C-Trends, Events & Design
Mar 04 Wednesday | 12:30 pm
Speaker: Nettie Frank  (Chef Nettie Frank)
Location: Beverage Stage
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Culinary Arts, C-Trends, Events & Design
Mar 05 Thursday | 2:00 pm
Speaker: Zohe Felici  (Premium Wedding + Event Pros | Felici Events | Santa Barbara Wedding)
Location: 403B
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Trends, Events & Design, C-Sales & Marketing
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP-approved
Speaker: Adriel Sims  (SMU HOSPITALITY)
Location: 304A
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Trends, Events & Design, C-Culinary Arts
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP-approved
Speakers: Houston Loper  (HL Catering Company), Ava Scott-Wells  (HL Catering)
Location: 403A
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: C-Trends, Events & Design, C-Culinary Arts
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP- & ICA-approved