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.
David Lombardo, CEO, Co-Owner, Lombardo's Hospitality Group
David Lombardo is a seasoned hospitality leader based in the Greater Boston area, currently serving as Co‑Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Lombardo's Hospitality Group (LHG), a multi-unit restaurant, catering, and event services company based on the South Shore. He assumed his role in January 2024, leading the fourth‑generation family enterprise that includes Off The Vine full‑service catering, Bardo's Bar Pizza, and Spitfire BBQ. He blends a deep‐rooted understanding of operational detail with visionary leadership aimed at modernizing the business while honoring its legacy. David is also a dedicated nonprofit leader and fundraiser. A frequent speaker at the New England Restaurant & Bar Show, he volunteers with the American Cancer Society, Event Pros Take Action, and is the Vice Chairperson of The SEARCH Foundation, advocating for event‑industry professionals in crisis. When not working, David spends all his time with his amazing wife Julia, and baby boy Max. Sometimes he gets to play golf!