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

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 OsborneOwner & Lead StrategistMountainside 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.

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