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View, browse, and sort the ever-growing list of sessions by pass type, track, and format.

If you are seeing varied colors of session titles, here is your guide:
Dark teal = Catersource education sessions
Dark orange = TSE education sessions
Black = those sessions or events that can be attended by anyone with a Catersource or TSE pass, or requires a separate ticket.
Find your best experience by first choosing the pass type you have purchased. This will weed out all other extraneous sessions.

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.

Steve ClaytonPresidentSoundskilz

Perpetual entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the events management and real estate investment. Husband, father, coach, speaker with strong business development and professional skills in Talent Procurement, Event Production, Live Events and Management. Founder and co-developer of UC Riverside's Event Management Certificate Program. Currently Owner of Live Stages, Soundskilz and The Event Inventor. With brands managing: SBC Fair, Great Fall Festival, Huntington Beach 4th of July Festival, Upland Lemon Festival, Taste of Jalisco, and The Neon Run. CEO of Soundskilz, a AV production company specializing in the understanding of artist needs and client interactions. Ex-Producer of Chalice Festival the nations largest Music, Glass, Hash & Art Festival. Reggae on Route 66 and many others.

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