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 = Catersource education sessions
- Dark Blue = TSE 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.
Beyond the Hashtag: What Real LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Looks Like Behind the Scenes
Speaker: Kirsten Palladino (Equally Wed + Equally Wed Pro)
Location: 406AB
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings & Social Events
Associations & Accreditations: WIPA
Fast Chat - Chaos, Confetti & Comebacks: The Real Talk on Resilience in the Wedding Industry
Speakers: Jaclyn Watson (Jaclyn Watson Events), Reuben Bell (Blue Elephant Events and Catering)
Location: 411TH
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings & Social Events, TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Create Stunning, On-Brand Images & Videos with AI
Speaker: Christie Osborne (Mountainside Media)
Location: 308AB
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Weddings & Social Events
Pricing with Purpose: Elevating Value & Profitability in the Wedding Industry
Speaker: Kawania Wooten, CMP (Howerton+Wooten Events & The Enlightened Creative)
Location: 406AB
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings & Social Events, TSE-Business, Financials & Operations
Boosting Strategies: Creating SOPs to Elevate Your Wedding Business
Speaker: Irene Tyndale (Irene Tyndale Weddings & Events)
Location: 308AB
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Business, Financials & Operations, TSE-Weddings & Social Events
Associations & Accreditations: ABC
More Than a Moment: Designing a Wedding That Tells Their Story
Speaker: Dee Lee (Dee Lee Designs)
Location: 406AB
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings & Social Events, TSE-Event Planning
Associations & Accreditations: WIPA
Planner 5.0 How to Use AI to Personalize, Plan, & Elevate Unforgettable Weddings
Speakers: Valeria Morillo (The Planners Co./Wedding Concierge), Brenda Melgar (Love Guatamala)
Location: 308AB
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings & Social Events, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production