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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.

Travis MaierDirector of Catering & EventsJeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment

I'm just a regular guy who has had an amazing life in the hospitality industry. I was literally born into it! I've had some really cool experiences: working in Spain at a Michelin 3-Star, moving to NYC with what I could fit in my car, opening (and closing) a couple passion projects, and spending the majority of my career with the iconic Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment brand in various roles. My risk aversion was the top qualifier for my role as Director of Catering & Events for Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment. I love to try new things, learn quickly from my mistakes, and I'm not afraid to shake things up. My wife Elizabeth and I live in Cincinnati where we raise four pretty awesome, very busy kids: Caroline (15), Kate (12), Aria (11), & Drew (10).

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