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If you are seeing varied colors of session titles, here is your guide:
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Dark blue = those sessions or events that can be attended by anyone with a Catersource or TSE pass, or requires a separate ticket.
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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.

Hector PorrasGeneral ManagerThe Catering Company

Starting with over 13 years of sales and management experience in banking, I made the transition to B2B sales in the non-profit sector for a college in helping students find jobs and internships in their field of study. It was during this time, that I began my over 13 years, currently, as a part of The Catering Company based in the Seattle metro area. The combination of experiences and skills of the past 26 years have allowed me to apply best practices in sales, management, and event planning to support our corporate catering clients as well as our internal team members. Being involved in all aspects within operations, kitchen, customer experience and logistics, I've had the ability to see the "big picture" of corporate catering and have been a part of record years in revenue/profit for our organization.

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