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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.

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Nelson, Melissa

Title: President

Company: Nelly Belly

Neuschaefer, Bryan

Title: Director of Operations

Company: Saz's Hospitality Group

Noyes, Adam

Title: CEO

Company: Proof of the Pudding

Nutting, CSEP, Elizabeth

Title: Account Director

Company: TK Events

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OConnor, Karen

Title: Executive Chef

Company: Daniel et Daniel Catering and Event Planning

Oree-Bailey, Enjolik

Title: Owner/ Executive Chef

Company: Low Country Quisine

Ortiz, Luis

Title: Director of Service

Company: Marcia Selden Catering & Events

Osborne, Christie

Title: Owner

Company: Mountainside Media

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Pacheco, Anil

Title: Creative Director

Company: AOO Events | AOO Floral

Pals, Sean

Title: Northwest Director of Catering

Company: ACT 3 Catering, Twelve Baskets Catering, and El Koreano Food Truck

Patay, Kate

Title: Vice President of Engagement

Company: Terramar, A DMC Network Company

Perna, Jennifer

Title: Owner and Founder

Company: Fulton Market Consulting

Perry, Nathan

Title: CEO and Co-Founder

Company: Cutting Edge Elite

Peters, CTS, Troy

Title: Chief Experience Officer

Company: SEAS Productions

Pifferrer, Fausto

Title: Owner

Company: Blue Elephant Catering

Pina, Joseph

Title: Campus Executive Chef

Company: Bridgewater State University

Plascencia, Aaron

Title: Executive Chef

Company: TASTE Catering & Event Planning

Porras, Hector

Title: General Manager

Company: The Catering Company

Porter, Roy

Title: Activities Director

Company: Engage-Works Inc.

Porto, David

Title: Partner / General Manager

Company: Blue Plate Catering, Inc.

Purnell, Joanne

Title: president

Company: Good Gracious Events

Pye, Jonathan

Title: VP of Culinary

Company: American Dining Creations

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Qualls, Shannon

Title: Sr. Events Manager

Company: Tessitura Network

Quickert, Jamie

Title: Director of Sales

Company: Columbus Convention Center

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Radicelli, Matt

Title: Founder

Company: Mentor Pods