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.
Lauren Tankersley, CEO, 828 Venue Management Company
Lauren Tankersley is the CEO of 828 Venue Management Company, which owns, operates, and manages event venues across the country. 828 VMC is reimagining what it means to run successful event venues. With a background in brand strategy and general management, Lauren brings deep business expertise and a passion for people-first leadership. She holds an MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business and is known for her energetic, thoughtful approach to building strong teams and scaling great ideas.