Speakers 2026
The education opportunities at Catersource + The Special Event feature presentations from more than 100 industry luminaries who have been there, done that, and are armed with content that’s trendy, thought-provoking, and always influential.
Troy Adams, Owner, Carolina DJ Professionals
A sought-after speaker, coach & DJ, Troy Adams was named one of the 500 Most Influential Event Pros by BizBash. He's an elite WeddingPro educator for The Knot Worldwide, and owns Carolina DJ Professionals, a Top-10 US DJ company. Founder of the "Make Your Business Dance" coaching platform, Troy has closed & managed over $50-million in business. He draws from that experience to travel the country and help fellow pros design a better business. A professional DJ since age 16, Troy also excelled as a golf pro, sports broadcaster, project manager and GM after graduating from Elon University with dual degrees. The son of a teacher and coach, he's a believer in lifelong learning. He's also a lover of acronyms, Maine lobster & road trips. When not trying to pack dance floors and brains, you'll find him building memories with his boys and forgetting his age.