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.
Charles Haracz joined Blue Plate as Executive Chef in June 2021. Chef Haracz spent 10 years with Bon Appetit at the Art Institute of Chicago where he oversaw all Culinary Operations for events including private internal events for the Museum and rental events for clients ranging from weddings to corporate events and galas. He also oversaw the 3 retail outlets at the Art Institute. Chef Haracz also served as Chef De Partie to Chef Tony Mantuano at the acclaimed Terzo Piano Restaurant at the Art Institute. Chef Haracz has opened several large national accounts for Bon Appetit including The Porsche Headquarters, Atlanta, GA which included 2 cafés and a restaurant, the MET, New York City which included 5 retail/Café outlets and Cleveland Museum of Art. He was also involved in securing the business for the LinkedIn office in New York City in 2017. In his role as Executive Chef, Chef Haracz brings his diverse culinary talent and experience to lead menu development for Blue Plate as well as oversee kitchen and field operations for a culinary team of more than 100.