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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.
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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.
Pass Type: All Access, CS Premium Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Ticketed Event
Pass Type: All Access, CS Premium Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Ticketed Event
Speaker: Will Guidara (Will Guidara)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Emcee: Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering)
Judges: Nettie Frank (Chef Nettie Frank), Eric LeVine (317 Mainstreet | Vice | The James Room | Stage 317), Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes)
Location: Culinary Main Stage on the Tradeshow Floor
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
SEARCH Foundation Annual Signature Event
Pass Type: Ticketed Event
Closing Keynote featuring Brett Culp
Speaker: Brett Culp (Brett Culp)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Location: Trade Show Floor
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Speaker: Dean Mistretta, MBA, CHE (Johnson & Wales University/Decadent Catering)
Location: Beverage Garden
Pass Type: Ticketed Event
Location: General Session Stage
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Pass Type: All Access, CS Premium Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Ticketed Event
"To Boldly Go": Using PR to Go into Alternative Markets
Speaker: Jen Sulak (Weirdo Weddings Photography)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings, TSE-Marketing
"Wowing" Your Clients from Onboarding to Off-Boarding
Speaker: Kawania Wooten, CMP (Howerton+Wooten Events and The Enlightened Creative)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Event Planning
Speaker: Susan Lacz (Ridgewells Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
AI in Events: Shaping Tomorrow's Experience
Speakers: Colja Dams (VOK DAMS Events & Live Marketing worldwide), Claudia Köhler (VOK DAMS Events & Live Marketing worldwide)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Technology, TSE-Event Planning
AI-Driven Marketing for Small Businesses: Harnessing Innovation on a Budget
Speaker: Christie Osborne (Mountainside Media)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Marketing, TSE-Technology
Allergy-Friendly Sweets: Vegan & Gluten-Free Dessert Workshop
Speaker: Kristyn Wighton-Tiofack (Bakelanta Custom Creations LLC / Woodward Academy)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts
Another New Competitor? No Problem!
Speaker: Alan Berg (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Marketing
Speaker: Jamie Quickert (Columbus Convention Center)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Marketing
Back to the Future: Sustainable Event Trends
Speaker: Suzanne Morrell (Creating Environments)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sustainability & DEI, TSE-Event Planning
Be a Partner, Not Just a Vendor for Your Corporate Clients
Speaker: Jessica Lehrer (Adam & Joe Know Lunch)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Marketing
Be the Show, Not the Commercial! How to Actually Build Brand & Reach on Social Media
Speakers: Duce Raymond (Sweet Baby Rays Catering), Shawn Walchef (Cali BBQ Media)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Marketing, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Speakers: Kate Calderon (Hello Destination Management), Cameron Rust, CSEP (Hello! Destination Management)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Speaker: Brian A M Green (By BrianGreen)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Bridging the Gap: Elevating Experiences Via Enhanced Communication (Planners & Executors)
Speaker: Passion Graham, CCM (The Governors Club)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Bringing More to the Table than Just the Food: A Caterer's Accountability
Speaker: Richard Wilner (AFFAIRS to REMEMBER Caterers, Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
Speakers: David Porto (Blue Plate Catering, Inc.), Autumn Patrick (Blue Plate Catering, Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Burn-Out & Mental Safety: Why Healthy Boundaries, Delegation & Time Management is Not all You Need
Speaker: Charessa Sawyer (SC Visionary Planning and Production)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Sustainability & DEI
Caterers, Assemble! Tantalizing Trends, Captivating Concepts, Inspired Interactivity 2025
Speaker: Stavros (M Culinary Concepts)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Trends & Design, CS-Events
Speakers: Cristian Hernandez (Rosendale Events), Rich Rosendale (Rosendale Events), Jean Claude Etienne (Rosendale Events)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Events
Challenges & Opportunities in 2025
Speaker: Sebastien Centner (Eatertainment Events & Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Trends & Design
Chaos Theory - How to Tame Business Turbulence
Speaker: Jen Trotter (Lip Service Makeup)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Conceptual Canvases: Exploring the Latest Artistic Trends in Weddings & Events
Speaker: Brittany Branson (By Brittany Branson)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design
Connect & Convert: Mastering Social Principles for Sales Success
Speaker: Margaret Brower (Rainmaker Sales & Marketing Group)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Marketing
Corporate Off-Site Catering: Best Practices & Brainstorming Session
Speaker: Hector Porras (The Catering Company)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
Crafting Clarity: The Science of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Speakers: Bryan Neuschaefer (Saz's Hospitality Group), Jason Sutton (Footers Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Crafting Conscious Choices: Vegan Cuisine & Non-Alcoholic Delights
Speakers: Jeriesha Carter-Johnson (Divine Elegance Catering & Special Events), Andre Johnson (Divine Elegance Catering & Special Events), Erin Rivers-Bowen (Elevated Soul)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts
Crafting Stories that Transform the Power of Storytelling in Events
Speakers: Gazala Uradnik (GFS Events), Laura Drazdys (GFS Events), Alex Springberg (GFS Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Crazy is Thinking Mental Health Does NOT Affect Your ROI
Speaker: Jeffrey (The Kingpin) Schlissel (The Bacon Cartel)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development, CS-Sustainability & DEI
Creating & Executing In-House Sales Training Programs
Speaker: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Creating a Vision of Greatness
Speaker: Tabitha Mason (Zingerman's Cornman Farms)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Creative Perspectives: Navigating the Evolution of Event Themes
Speakers: Ray Taylor (University of Alabama - Office of the President), Jackson Boyd (University of Alabama - Office of the President), Amanda Laycock (University of Alabama - Culverhouse Business School)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Planning
David Merrell Presents: Current Trends in the Event Industry
Speaker: David Merrell (AOO Events, Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Speaker: Kurt Beadell (VT Group)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Events, CS-Trends & Design
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Design Roulette: Influence of Major International Events on Design & Themes
Speakers: JC York (Classic Entertainment / Wise Guys InterACTive), Aaron Price (Access Destination Management), Art Menchaca (The RK Group), Ashley Miller (Avenue Event Group)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design, TSE-Event Planning
Destination Event Management: Crafting a Comprehensive Flight Plan
Speaker: Melissa Brannon (Uncommon Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Speaker: Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Driving Catering Excellence Through Sales & Culinary Synergy
Speakers: Charles Haracz (Blue Plate Catering), Trish Vogel (Blue Plate Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Sales
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Effective Organizational Change Management
Speaker: Joanie Hales (Zingerman's Training)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Business, Financials & Operations
Elevate & Scale: Crafting Precision Job Descriptions & AI-Powered Templates for Luxury Event Mastery
Speaker: Zohe Felici (Mentor + Coach Wedding + Event Biz Owners)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Technology, TSE-Marketing
Entertainment: "Putting it Together"
Speakers: Michael Brown (360 Destination Group), Heidi Brumbach (Technisch Creative)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Trends & Design
Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Confident Conversations
Speaker: Rob Ferre (Life of the Party Entertainment)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Marketing
Experiential Storytelling – the Key to Successful Landmark Celebrations
Speaker: Jim Hooker (The Special Event Company)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Marketing
FAST CHAT: Awkward Networking : The Sequel
Speaker: Jen Sulak (Weirdo Weddings Photography)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Weddings
FAST CHAT: Challenge Accepted: Dynamic Strategies for Overcoming Your Event Obstacles
Speaker: Elizabeth Nutting, CSEP (TK Events)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Mgmt & Production, TSE-Event Planning
FAST CHAT: Luxury Sustainable Special Events
Speaker: Tonya Pellegrini (Loggerhead Marinelife Center)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sustainability & DEI, TSE-Event Planning
FAST CHAT: Negotiating with In House AV
Speakers: Brian Acheson, CSEP (VIP Events, Inc.), Matthew Byrne, CSEP (Byrne Production Services)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Technology
FAST CHAT: Surviving an Event Fashion Emergency
Speaker: Julie Sabatino (The Stylish Bride)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings, TSE-Event Planning
FAST CHAT: Tired of Loading Equipment? Try Mobile Food Truck Catering!
Speakers: Melissa Nelson (Nelly Belly), Mark Nelson (Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
FLOORED: Ceremony & Reception Floor Planning
Speaker: Sara McCall (Stunning and Brilliant Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Fact Versus Fiction: the Realities of the Wedding Industry Today
Speakers: Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting LLC), Renée Dalo (Moxie Bright Events), Kevin Dennis (Fantasy Sound Event Services), Dominic Fournier (The Wedding Duo), Brittany Branson (By Brittany Branson)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings
Feelin' Hot Hot Hot: Executing Events in Extreme Heat
Speakers: Vanessa Vass (Root Cellar Catering Co.), Megan Turbeville (Root Cellar Catering Co.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
From Clash to Collaboration: Transforming Client Conflicts into Creative Opportunities
Speakers: Jaclyn Watson (Jaclyn Watson Events), Fausto Pifferrer (Blue Elephant Catering), Reuben Bell (Blue Elephant Catering), Katie Mast (Rock Paper Coin)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Event Planning
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
From Concept to Completion; Cooking up Deliciously Organized & Perfectly Plated Events
Speakers: Jeffrey Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering), Luis Ortiz (Marcia Selden Catering & Events)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Events
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
From Rocks to Riches: Tips to a Profitable Beverage Center
Speaker: Dean Mistretta, MBA, CHE (Johnson & Wales University/Decadent Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations
Fungi, Truffles and Mushrooms…Oh My!
Speakers: Paul Buchanan (Primal Alchemy), Sean Dent (Eaternity Hospitality)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts
Great Beginnings, Stunning Appetizers for Every Occasion
Speakers: OConnor, Karen (Daniel et Daniel Catering and Event Planning), Joanne Purnell (Good Gracious Events)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts
Growth Strategies: Build Up, Build Out, Build Together
Speaker: Adam Noyes (Proof of the Pudding)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Events
Heck Yeah, Accessible Events: Bold Moves for Real Change
Speakers: LeToya Boyne (Platform.sh), Shannon Qualls (Tessitura Network)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sustainability & DEI, TSE-Event Planning
Speakers: Sylvain Grégoire (Sénik The event agency), Sébastien David (Sénik The event agency & Champagne Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business, Financials & Operations, TSE-Marketing
How to Achieve Less Chaos & More Profit with Change Orders & Improved Client Management!
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Off-Premise Catering
How to Make Your Business Saleable
Speaker: Carl Sacks (Leading Caterers of America)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
How to Motivate a Team You Inherited to Success
Speakers: Michelle Durpetti (Michelle Durpetti Events), Collin Pierson (Collin Pierson Photography / Gene & Georgetti)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
How to Poka-Yoke (ポカヨケ), "Mistake Proofing" Packing for Off Premise Events!
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering
How to Score Winning Images for YOU and Your Clients
Speaker: Genevieve "Gigi" de Manio (Genevieve de Manio Photography)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings, TSE-Event Planning
How to Start Your Own Cooking Show
Speaker: Winston Willams (Pres- Owner)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Marketing
Speakers: Jennifer Perna (Fulton Market Consulting), Heidi Brice (Puff 'n Stuff), Margaret Brower (Rainmaker sales & marketing), Colbért Callan (Footers Catering), Jonathan Jennings (Connecticut Wedding Group)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Internal Partnerships on Planning & Executing Memorable Events
Speakers: Natalie Rice, CMP (The Disneyland Resort), David Ramos (The Disneyland Resort)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Is It Sweet? Or Is It Savory? Why Not Both!
Speaker: Joseph Pina (Bridgewater State University)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts
It's the Last 5% That Makes the Difference
Speaker: Sebastien Centner (Eatertainment Events & Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Mgmt & Production, TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Speaker: Kieron Hales (Zingermans Cornman Farms)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Keep Your Events Classy Not Trashy! Event Cleaning Logistics & Landfill Diversion Tactics
Speaker: Kenetia Lee (PopUP CleanUP)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Mgmt & Production, TSE-Sustainability & DEI
Leadership is Influence—Nothing Less & Nothing More
Speaker: Christopher Villard (Rocky Top Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
Leveraging AI to Elevate Your Digital Presence: 3 Strategies for Event Professionals
Speaker: Julie Roth Novack (Party Slate)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Technology, TSE-Marketing
Lights! Camera! Action! Food Styling for Social Media Trends
Speaker: Nettie Frank (Chef Nettie Frank)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Trends & Design, CS-Marketing
Love to Love you Baby! Crafting Trendy, Instagram-Worthy Themed Parties
Speakers: Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering), Jeffrey Selden (Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Events, CS-Trends & Design
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Speaker: Eric LeVine (317 Mainstreet | Vice | The James Room | Stage 317)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts, CS-Trends & Design
Making the Venue Your Friend: Strategies for Successful Event Partnerships
Speaker: Amanda Lincoln, CMP, CSEP (International Spy Museum)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Marketing Masters 2025: Effective Marketing Strategies for Wedding & Event Professionals
Moderator: Jamie Quickert (Columbus Convention Center)
Panelists: Christie Osbourne (Mountainside Media), Julie Roth Novack (Party Slate), Katie Mast (Rock Paper Coin)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Marketing, TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Marketing Mavericks: Riding the Wave of Funnel Transformation!
Speaker: Brian A M Green (By BrianGreen)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Marketing, CS-Sales
Maximizing Efficiency & Growth: Implementing AI Solutions for Your Business
Speaker: Jaclyn Watson (Jaclyn Watson Events)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Marketing
Speaker: Jerin Dunham (Delightmore)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Motivate Your Team to Get the Results You Want
Speakers: Ryan Corvaia (Dish Food & Events), Betty Kalin (Dish Food & Events)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Speaker: Travis Maier (Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
Navigating Exit Strategies for Event Professionals
Speakers: Sebastien David (SENIK EVENTS), Sylvain Gregoire (Senik The Event Agency), Keri Miller (E=MC2 Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business, Financials & Operations, TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Navigating the Future: Unveiling Global Event Tech Trends Shaping Experiences Worldwide
Speaker: Cecilia Lavin (Evessio)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Technology, TSE-Trends & Design
NeuroSensory Design: Innovating Inclusive & Safe Event Spaces
Speakers: Meg Lefeld (ZenGenius, Inc.), Joe Baer (ZenGenius, Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Trends & Design, CS-Events
Nutritious, Delicious and Allergen Friendly Menus
Speakers: Bonnie Kravitz (Daniel et Daniel), Laura Mattiussi (Daniel et Daniel)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts, CS-Events
Offering The Luxe: Upselling the Experience
Speaker: Steve Moore (AFFAIRS at the FOX THEATRE)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Marketing
Planning for Profit: A Guide to CWG's Successful Planning Program for On-Premise Caterers
Speaker: Mary-Beth McDowell Valk (Connecticut Wedding Group)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Events
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Playing Nice with Venues to Build Relationships & Business!
Speaker: David Egan (DavidEgan.com)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Mgmt & Production, TSE-Technology
Pop Culture's Influence on the Industry
Speakers: Kate Patay (Terramar, A DMC Network Company), Miro Diamanté, DMCP (Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Marketing, TSE-Event Planning
Proactive Sales: Unleashing Opportunities
Speaker: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Project Managing Million Dollar Events on the Global Stage
Speaker: Troy Peters, CTS (SEAS Productions)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Recipe for Success: Mastering Metrics and KPIs
Speaker: Matt Radicelli (Mentor Pods)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business, Financials & Operations, TSE-Marketing
Rev Up Your Catering Business: Turbocharging Revenue with Food Truck Fusion
Speaker: Sean Pals (ACT 3 Catering, Twelve Baskets Catering, and El Koreano Food Truck)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Right This Way! The Zero Cost Strategy to Elevate How Guests Are Greeted
Speaker: Mary Delia Allen (Mary Delia Events)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Events, CS-Marketing
Sales Mastery: Wisdom & Strategies from a Sales Superstar
Speakers: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants), Ronnie Davis (Great Performances)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales
Satisfying Event Attendees Across Generations: What's the "Secret Sauce?"
Speakers: Norma White (Vanderbilt University), Kevin Borgic (Vanderbilt University)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Marketing, TSE-Event Planning
Science of Scent - an olfactory exploration through the life of an event
Speaker: Tiffany Rose Goodyear (Scentex)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design
Sharing Dirty Little Secrets from a Family Owned Business
Speaker: Steph Zilli (Zilli Hospitality Group)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Show Them the Money! How to Design Effective Compensation Plans
Speaker: Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Sizzling Marketing Images with Your Phone
Speaker: Meredith Ryncarz (The Restart Specialist)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Marketing, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
Smart Spending: Balancing Pricing + Profit in 2025
Speakers: Clint Elkins (SB Value), Jay Varga (The JDK Group), Raj Mistry (District Events & Catering), Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations
Smoke & Mirrors: Bringing the Action Up Front
Speaker: David Anderson (Catering By Design)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Social Media Ads Playbook in the Age of AI
Speaker: Christie Osborne (Mountainside Media)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Marketing, CS-Sales
Sorry, Not Sorry - Learn to Master Apology-Free Communication
Speaker: Jen Trotter (Lip Service Makeup)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
Special Event Recon: The Ultimate Site Walk Thru Guide for Off Premise Catering!
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Events, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Speed Decorating - Galaxy Style
Speaker: Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts, CS-Trends & Design
Starting a Pastry Department: It's a Piece of Cake!
Speaker: Bryce Chervin (Footers Catering)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts
Streamline Your Sales: Eliminate Friction & Boost Sales Conversion!
Speaker: Alan Berg (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Marketing
THRIVE // Work, Life, and How to Crush Both
Speaker: Bobby Dutton (Think Like a Pilot)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Marketing
Taking the Mystery Out of Catering Sustainable Events, Step by Step
Speakers: Paul Buchanan (Primal Alchemy), Dana Buchanan (Primal Alchemy)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sustainability & DEI, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
The 4 Cs of Effective Event Operations
Speaker: Sharifa Wilkinson (Florida International University)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Mgmt & Production, TSE-Technology
The Boomer & the Blue Dot: Bridging the Generational Gap
Speakers: Linda Terrana (BOLD Catering and Design), Brandon Avant (BOLD Design)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
The CEO Mindset: Mastering Leadership for Business Growth
Speaker: Chris Weinberg (Chris Weinberg Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
The Coordination Cure: Rethinking Day-of Coordination for Better Profits & Happier Clients
Speaker: Renee Dalo (Renee Dalo)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings
The Customer Journey: Transforming Events into Unforgettable Experiences
Speaker: Christopher Salem (Sustainable Success Coaching & Consulting - CRS Group Holdings, LLC)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Marketing
The Floral Forecast: What's Blooming in 2025
Speaker: Liza Roeser (FiftyFlowers)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design
The Power of Branding & Positioning
Speaker: Artem Lomaz (Artem Lomaz - Destination MC)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Marketing, TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
The Power of the Strategic Design Process
Speaker: Hillary Smith, CMP, CSEP (Smith & Stone Creative Leadership and Consulting, Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design, TSE-Leadership & Professional Development
The Proposal Post-Mortem: Analyzing & Learning from Your Service Proposal Results
Speaker: Terrica (Cocktails & Details® / Terrica Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Event Planning
The Risky Side of Wedding Planning
Speaker: Jennifer Ball (Knot Your Average Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Mgmt & Production, TSE-Event Planning
The Strength of Synergy: Cultivating a Champion Mindset to Propel Teams to Peak Performance
Speaker: Bobbi Brinkman (Bobbi Brinkman Consulting)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development
The WOW Factor: Leveraging Technology and Trends to Create Spectacular Events
Speaker: Deborah Elias (Elias Events)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Trends & Design
Trend-Setting with Lighting & Decor: Creating the Offerings That Clients Are Looking For
Speaker: Kevin Dennis (Fantasy Sound Event Services)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Trends & Design, TSE-Weddings
Trends & More Trends, It Never Ends!
Speaker: Joann Roth Oseary (Someone's in the Kitchen)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Trends & Design
Speakers: Raul Rodriguez (2R Creative), Rachel Love (RacheLove)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Mgmt & Production, TSE-Weddings
Speakers: Evans, Chef Chris (Chris Evans Events and Catering), Oree-Bailey, Chef Jolie (Low Country Quisine)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary Arts, CS-Business, Financials & Operations
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
When the Big Event is Unforgettable: Harnessing Failure for Fresh Growth
Speaker: Bobby Hulme-Lippert (BHL Coaching)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Leadership & Professional Development, TSE-Weddings
Where Success Starts: Maximizing Your Production Meeting
Speakers: Colbért Callen (Footers Catering), Betty Kalin (Dish Food & Events)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Wow Factor Formula: Elevate Your Client Experience from Inquiry to Send-Off
Speaker: Terrica (Cocktails & Details® / Terrica Inc.)
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales, CS-Events