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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.

Charles MooreFire Chief - RetiredMOORE

Charles Moore has recently retired after 45 years of professional experience in the fire service. He served as a Fire Chief for 38 of those years. His last assignment was Fire Chief for Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, a fire agency with over 200 full-time employees. His tenure includes planning for visits from the President of the United States, wildfires that threatened entire communities, structure fires, paramedic medical response, and many other areas of emergency planning. He served as a commissioner for the Nevada Governor's Commission for Homeland Security. Chief Moore has vast experience in dealing with emergencies, from large to small. He is also married to an event planner, JoAnn Moore.

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