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

If you are seeing varied colors of session titles, here is your guide:
Cranberry = Catersource education sessions
Bright pink = TSE education sessions
Dark blue = 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.

Sessions do fill up and seating is first come, first served. Note: Individual presentations may also be on this website shortly before the published show dates. They may or may not be the final presentation.

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.

Mary Delia AllenSpeaker/AuthorMary Delia Events

Mary Delia is an engaging and impactful speaker whose expertise draws from events with the MLB, NCAA, T-Mobile, Bank of America, and the NFL. In her 20-year span as a freelance travel director for corporate meetings and large-scale events, Mary Delia has executed and experienced a wealth of once in a lifetime experiences. Her expertise has moved thousands of VIP guests at the Super Bowl, executed countless high-touch corporate events, and hosted small-group luxury tours. Mary Delia believes in the power of events and knows the impact of greeting as the first step of every event. With an authentic voice and relatable stories, Mary Delia provides actionable strategies and insights into leveling up how guests are greeted and how to inspire today’s employee to greet guests. Audiences will receive tangible ideas for improving customer first impressions and workforce experiences with no impact on the bottom line through improved greeting practices.

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