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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.

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Johnson, Andre

Title: Lead Mixologist/Owner

Company: Divine Elegance Catering & Special Events

Jurcan, CSEP, Melissa

Title: ILEA International President

Company: International Live Events Association / Compass Group at Amazon

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Kalin, Betty

Title: Vice President

Company: Dish Food & Events

Kravitz, Bonnie

Title: Executive Pastry Chef

Company: Daniel et Daniel

Köhler, Claudia

Title: Co-CEO

Company: VOK DAMS Events & Live Marketing worldwide

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Lacz, Susan

Title: CEO & Principal

Company: Ridgewells Catering

Lambatos, Anthony

Title: Co-Owner

Company: Footers Catering

Lavin, Cecilia

Title: Global Strategic Growth Director

Company: Evessio

Laycock, Amanda

Title: Director of Special Events and Operations

Company: University of Alabama - Culverhouse Business School

Lee, Kenetia

Title: Founder & CEO

Company: PopUP CleanUP

Lefeld, Meg

Title: Director of Business Development

Company: ZenGenius, Inc.

Lehrer, Jessica

Title: Owner

Company: Adam & Joe Know Lunch

LeVine, Eric

Title: Executive Chef / Owner

Company: 317 Mainstreet | Vice | The James Room | Stage 317

Lincoln, CMP, CSEP, Amanda

Title: Senior Manager of Private Events

Company: International Spy Museum

Lomaz, Artem

Title: Destination MC

Company: Artem Lomaz - Destination MC

Love, Rachel

Title: Influencer

Company: RacheLove

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Maffeo, Lauren

Title: Owner

Company: Lauren Maria Photo + Film

Maier, Travis

Title: Director of Catering & Events

Company: Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment

Mason, Tabitha

Title: Managing Partner

Company: Zingerman's Cornman Farms

Mast, Katie

Title: Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships

Company: Rock Paper Coin

Mattiussi, Laura

Title: Senior Catering and Event Planner

Company: Daniel et Daniel

McCall, Sara

Title: CEO

Company: Stunning and Brilliant Events

McDowell Valk, Mary-Beth

Title: Director of Wedding Planning

Company: Connecticut Wedding Group

Menchaca, Art

Title: Director of Business Development at The RK Group

Company: The RK Group

Merrell, David

Title: CEO/Creative Director

Company: AOO Events, Inc.