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Catersource + The Special Event
March 2-5, 2026
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CA
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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.

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Moore, JoAnn

Title: Owner and Master Wedding Planner

Company: JoAnn Moore Weddings and Events

Morillo, Valeria

Title: Wedding Planner

Company: The Planners Co./Wedding Concierge

Mullen, Liz

Title: Culinary Director

Company: Chowgirls Catering

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Novack, Julie

Title: CEO/Co-founder

Company: Party Slate

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O'Connor, Karen

Title: Executive Chef

Company: Daniel et Daniel Catering

Ortiz, Luis

Title: Director of Service

Company: Marcia Selden Catering and Events

Osborne, Christie

Title: Owner & Lead Strategist

Company: Mountainside Media

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Pacheco, Anil

Title: Creative Director

Company: AOO Events, AOO Floral

Palladino, Kirsten

Title: Editorial Director + Cofounder

Company: Equally Wed + Equally Wed Pro

Pennings Edmond, Annie

Title: Event Design and Sustainability Manager

Company: Chowgirls Catering

Perna, Jennifer

Title: President

Company: Fulton Market Consulting

Pifferrer, Fausto

Title: Vice President/Owner

Company: Blue Elephant Events and Catering

Pina, Joseph

Title: Senior Executive Chef

Company: Chartwells

Porter, Roy

Title: Activities Director

Company: Engage-Works Inc.

Porter, Roy

Title: CEO

Company: Engage-Works Inc.

Porto, David

Title: Partner / General Manager

Company: Blue Plate Catering, Inc.

Porto, Michael

Title: Partner / Director of Operations

Company: Blue Plate Catering

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Quickert, Jamie

Title: Director of Sales

Company: Graduate Columbus

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Regan, MMH, Matthew

Title: Director of Advancement Events

Company: Emerson College

Reith, Lee

Title: Founder

Company: RH Events & Catering

Remigio, Elyse

Title: Executive Director of Catering

Company: Top Flight Hospitality

Riggs, CPCE, Joshua

Title: Associate Director of Private Events & Catering

Company: Denver Botanic Gardens

Rosales, Borja

Title: General Manager

Company: BOLD Catering & Design

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Sarasin, Keith

Title: Chef/Owner

Company: Aatma Curry House

Schlissel, Jeffrey

Title: Chef

Company: The Bacon Kartel