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.
Christie Osborne, Owner & Lead Strategist, Mountainside Media
Christie Osborne is the founder and lead strategist at Mountainside Media, a marketing agency built on her Small Data, Big Impact philosophy. She believes small businesses don't need massive budgets to grow; they just need smart strategiesbased on meaningful data. She and her team help event industry professionals and service-providers develop scalable marketing and sales strategies that attract premium clients through AI-powered automation, customer journey optimization, and brand-aligned messaging. Christie is an internationally recognized educator and three-time speaker of the year nominee. When she's not building streamlined marketing systems, you can find her in the mountains with her two Australian Shepherds, Lola and Leevi.