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.
Jennifer Perna, President, Fulton Market Consulting
Jennifer Perna started Fulton Market Consulting in May, 2017 after developing an event experience and sales management portfolio for over 25 years in the Chicago catering and special events industry. Jennifer coaches various hospitality-related owners, managers and leaders on growing their sales revenue while also increasing bottom line profitability.
Besides providing new ideas on leadership, management, business development and sales strategies, Jennifer also provides valuable insight on culinary, operations, finance, human resources and general management practices. She brings a dynamic, approachable and relatable communication style to all levels and members of the team. Jennifer is past president of the International Caterers Association (ICA), sponsor of MIBE (Make it Better Every day), education advisor to ECEP (Elite Catering & Event Professionals) and annual speaker at Catersource.
She is a proud graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. When Jennifer is not spending time with her clients, you can find her on a beach anywhere in the world.