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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.

Keith LordChief DisruptorStrateje Fourteen

Keith A. Lord | Chief Disruptor I'm the guy that makes you question industry standards + empowers you to optimize your business through the ceiling.

Strateje Fourteen is a National Culinary Logistics, Systems + Operations Consulting Firm helping others to use experienced solutions-based systems + ask questions produce events + book it + take it + we will help you get there implement ideas into day-to-day operations structure + systemize kitchen on + off site inspire + collaborate + innovate + make ideas happen stay on culinary edge restructure + reorganize + create efficiencies use existing strengths + develop them empower action + create positive change chef turnover facilitation + chef/culinary management training menu creation + costing + recipes + sop's research + development private events brand development + food styling + photo campaigns social media management + content production

ICA Chef of the Year 2020 finalist ACE Editor's Choice Award 2018 ICA Chef of the Year 2017 E [email protected]

Stalk the Socials IG @chefklord F /chefkeithlord IG @strateje_fourteen stratejefourteen.com

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