Connect with the Entire Event Industry.
Speaker: Showcasing Event (Catersource + The Special Event)
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Premium Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Ticketed Event
"A Fresh Approach" A Hands-on Floral Workshop
Speaker: Taylor Demartino (DeMartino Design Group)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Design
Format: Session
"But We've Always Done It This Way" How to Convince a Board that is Stuck in the Past
Speaker: Maria Vigil (Greater Spokane Inc./Beacon Hill Events)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
73 Questions: The Sustainable Event Management Edition
Speaker: Suzanne Morrell (STM enterprises- Creating Environments)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Management, TSE-Design
Format: Session
Becoming the Leader You Want to Be
Speaker: Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Candid Conversation Live With Roy Porter!
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Chef's Focus on Plant Forward; The Art of Craveable Cuisine
Speakers: Jacqui Pressinger (American Culinary Federation), Jeffrey Schlissel (Locale Gastropub & Test Kitchen), Lisa Dorfman (Lisa Dorfman)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Demo Session
Circle of Influence - Leveraging Relationships at All Levels
Speakers: Patrick Crosson, CMP, DES (PC Events and Experiences, LLC), Sarah Wantz (Wantz Events), Noelle McInerney (Ladidadi XM)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Communication for the Win! Working with Photographers to Maximize your Reach
Speaker: Collin Pierson (Collin Pierson Photography)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings, TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Diversify or Die - A Synergistic Approach to Survival
Speaker: Amy von Eiff (A Cut Above Catering | Classes | Events)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Getting Your Own Slice of the Pie: How to Bring Your Business Into the Convention World
Speaker: Jennifer Bertolino (Levy Convention Centers)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Meet like a mouse. Apply Disney methods. Deliver MAGICal results.
Speaker: Lenn Millbower (Offbeat Training LLC)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Design, TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
Rules of Engagement // Quantifying the Intangible
Speakers: Bobby Dutton (GBM6 (GrooveBosotn / Mission Six)), Jessica Claar (Degy Booking International)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Staffing Strategies During Your Rebuild
Speakers: Warren Dietel (Puff 'n Stuff Catering), Bill Hansen (Bill Hansen Luxury Catering and Event Production), Sumir Meghani (Instawork), Leslie LaSorsa (Crave Catering)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Hands-on Session
Stop Selling and Help Them Buy!
Speaker: Alan Berg, CSP (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
A Candid Conversation LIVE with Alan Berg
Speaker: Alan Berg, CSP (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
A Night at the Museum: Planning Events in Protected Places
Speaker: Alicia Crosby, CPCE (The Baltimore Museum of Art)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Management, TSE-Weddings
Format: Session
Event Venue Strategies for Caterers in the Post COVID Era
Speaker: Carl Sacks (Leading Caterers of America)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-On-Premise Catering, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Here Come the Newbies: Preparing for the Event Pro Blitz
Moderator: Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting LLC)
Panelists: Christie Osborne (Mountainside Media), Nora Sheils (Bridal Bliss), Margaux Fraise (Harmony Creative Studio), CeCe Todd (CeCe Designs LLC)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Event Production, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Demo Session
Late Nite Bride: Expert Status through Virtual Experiences
Speaker: Peggy Kelley (TIMELESS CELEBRATIONS)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings
Format: Session
PLANNERS TO THE PLANNER, A TRUSTED PARTNERSHIP
Speaker: Stan White (WHITE DOOR EVENTS)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Design, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Producing the WOW Factor: Using Trends and Technology
Speaker: Deborah Elias (Elias Events)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Technology, TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
Rebuilding a Sales Team, Strategies for Building Strong Teams in Times of Transition
Moderator: Jennifer Perna (Fulton Market Consulting)
Speakers: Margaret Brower (Bonura Hospitality Group), Katie Gamble Fleury (Ridgewells Catering), Heidi Brice (Puff n Stuff)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Squad Goals - 5 Ways to Building an Unstoppable Dream Team of Vendors
Speaker: Terrica (Cocktails & Details® / Terrica Inc.)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
The Audacious Transparency of Your Personal Brand
Speaker: Christina Matteucci (David Beahm Experiences)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
The New Power of Hybrid Events
Speakers: Colja Dams (VOK DAMS Worldwide), Claudia Koehler (VOK DAMS Worldwide)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
Toasts, Sandwiches & Sliders: The Perfect Serve
Speakers: Christine Hubbard (Sodexo), Joseph Pina (Sodexo)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-On-Premise Catering
Format: Session
Creating & Implementing an Effective Culinary Training Program
Speakers: Robert Mitchell (Bold Catering & Design), Kris Reinhard (Fifth Group Restaurants)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
Designing and Producing Memorable Events
Speakers: Cayetano Uribe (Cayetano y Mónica Decoraciones), Monica Sevilla (Cayetano y Mónica Decoraciones)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Design, TSE-Weddings
Format: Session
Diversity and Inclusion Shine Through
Speaker: Amanda Ma (Innovate Marketing Group)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Management
Format: Panel, Lecture
Everyone Can Write: Mastering Killer Content for an Online World
Speaker: Liese Gardner (Liese Gardner Communications)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Hands-on Session
Everything You Need To Know About Virtual/Hybrid Special Events
Speaker: Scott Frankel (Animatic Media, LLC.)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Technology
Format: Session
From Princess to Pilot Applied Communication Strategies for Maximum Impact
Speakers: Kate Patay (Kate Patay Consulting), Bobby Dutton (GMB6)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development, TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
How to Deal With Difficult People In Difficult Situations
Speaker: Barbara Khozam (Barbara Khozam, Inc.)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Hyper-Targeted Facebook & Instagram Ads For Wedding Pros
Speaker: Valerie McCartney (Wedding Ads That Work)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings, TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Labor of Love: What No One Tells You About Starting and Maintaining a Venue
Speaker: Dixie Bagley (The Farm, Rome GA)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Speakers: Jennifer Perna (Fulton Market Consulting), Francisco Christian (Taylored Hospitality Solutions)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Sweet Science: How To Create the Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Speaker: Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary
Format: Demo Session
The Look Ahead: F+B Trends in the Post-Pandemic World
Speaker: Stavros (M Culinary Concepts)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Trends & Design, CS-Culinary
Format: Session
Three Positive Perspectives as We Come Out of the Pandemic
Speakers: Russell Morin (Russell Morin Catering and Events), Thomas McDowell (Conneticutt Wedding Group), Robert Frungillo (Frungillo Caterers)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
*!%$!!# TASTINGS - Balancing their Pain for Culinary & Operations with their Necessity for Sales
Speakers: Michael Bonura (Bonura Hospitality Group), Margaret Brower (Bonura Hospitality), Chip Olszewski (Bonura Hospitality)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Business & Operations
Academic Event Professional – Sharing Experiences with your Campus Planning Peers
Speaker: Sally Webb (Special Event Company)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Breaking the Culinary Rules: Adding Cash—and Cache—to Your Menu Offerings
Speaker: Keith Lord (Strateje Fourteen)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary
Format: Demo Session
Building Trust and Consistency Through Social Media Messaging + Engagement
Speaker: Aleya Harris (Flourish Marketing)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
CATER-AURANT: COVID Made Me Do It!
Speaker: Chef Winston Willams (Catering CC Inc.)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-On-Premise Catering, CS-Culinary
Format: Session
Calling BS on Busy: Secrets of Time Management, Productivity + Organization
Speaker: Andrew Mellen (Andrew Mellen, Inc.)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Moderator: Clint Upchurch (independant)
Speakers: Kristin Banta (Kristin Banta Events), David Merrell (AOO Events), Stavros (M Culinary Concepts)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Speaker: Michael Kloss (Five Days with the Mouse to be a Better Event Planner)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
Speaker: Sharon Lipinski (Habit Mastery Consulting)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-C Level Executives, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
How I Went From Budget Brides to Luxury Weddings in Three Years (and how you can, too!)
Speaker: CeCe Todd (CeCe Designs and Events)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Love is Not Cancelled ~ Wedding Trends to Fall in Love With
Speakers: Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering), Jeffrey Selden (Marcia Selden Catering)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Event Production, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Format: Session
No Blog, No Worries: How to earn qualified web traffic without a blog
Speaker: Christie Osborne (Mountainside Media / Mountainsdie Bride / Aisle Society)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
People, Passion & Purpose = Profits
Speaker: Brian Green (By BrianGreen)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
"Perfecting the Party" An in-depth Look into Guest Experiences
Speaker: Taylor Demartino (DeMartino Design Group)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), TSE-Design
Format: Session
Beyond the Ballroom - Galas Reimagined
Speaker: Kaila Currie-Bartlett (Fluid Events Inc.)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
Creating Order From Chaos: How to Organize and Optimize Your Photo Portfolio
Speaker: Julie Novack (PartySlate)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development, TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Panel, Lecture
ENGAGE! Harnessing the Power of Video Marketing—and How to Do it Right
Speaker: Shakira Brown (SMB Strategic Media LLC)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Hands-On: How To Create Visual Process Maps To Eliminate Waste And Increase Productivity. Part 2
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Event Production, CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Hands-on Session
Hire and Keep Resilient Employees to Navigate Change
Speaker: Deborah Gilboa, MD (Ask Doctor G)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-C Level Executives, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
How Community Partnerships Can Build (and SAVE) Your Business
Speaker: Abbey Duke (Sugarsnap)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
PANEL - Forecasting 2021 Food Costs and Menu Pricing
Speakers: Clint Elkins (SB Value), Lon Lane (Lon Lane's Inspired Occasions), Neal Green (All Occasion Catering)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Reinventing Catering: A Chef's Discussion
Speaker: Peter McCaffrey (Certified Catering Consultants)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Health & Safety
Format: Session
Sticky Situations: How to deal with family drama and other things you aren't getting paid for
Speaker: Margaux Fraise (Harmony Creative Studio)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings, TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
Speaker: Greg Taylor (The Black Fox Co.)
Location: Ballroom C
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Trends & Design
Format: Demo Session
Speaker: Fausto Pifferrer (Blue Elephant Events and Catering)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
Upselling and Cross-Selling - More Revenue with Less Effort
Speaker: Shannon Tarrant (Wedding Venue Map)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Your Brand is more than a Logo
Speaker: Alan Berg, CSP (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Hands-on Dining Training Any Staff Can Master, Version 2.0!
Speaker: Bob Pacanovsky (The Black Tie Experience)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Event Production, CS-Health & Safety
Format: Workshop
Chicken Soup for the Hospitality Industry
Speaker: Barbara Brass (Wolfgang Puck)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals)
Format: Session
Complacency: The Enemy of a Successful Team
Speaker: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Speaker: Christopher Evan Taylor (Chris Evans Events & Catering)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-On-Premise Catering, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Demo Session
Speaker: Karen Gordon (Goodshuffle Pro)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Not Your Typical F-oring (Freaking Boring) Virtual Event
Speaker: Adonica Coleman (A2D Events)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Technology, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Shaking Up an Industry That's Stirred
Speaker: Emily Ellyn (Emily Ellyn Productions)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Trends & Design
Format: Demo Session
The BIG Pause...Same Team, New Dreams
Speaker: Rob Barber (ATOMIC Design Inc)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Design, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
The JEDI (Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Lifestyle: A Discussion
Speakers: Jamie Quickert (Grazziani Multimedia), Greg DeShields, CDE, CHE (Tourism Diversity Matters), Brian Green (By BrianGreen)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
The New Norm, Hybrid Mettings- How and Why
Speaker: Jordan Goodfellow (GIGRENT)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Management, TSE-Event Technology
Format: Session
The Reality of Planning a Wedding as a Desi Couple
Speaker: Shena Cherian (DesiWeds)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings
Format: Panel, Lecture
The Union House: Catering in Union Environments
Speaker: Thomas Whelan (Levy Convention Centers)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-On-Premise Catering
Format: Session
Trendsetting Food Stations in our New Normal
Speaker: Syd Sexton (Catering by Design)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Event Production, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Format: Session
Well-Trained Staff- the Best Marketing & PR for your company
Speaker: Bob Pacanovky (The Black Tie Experience)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
You Can Safely Serve Everyone Without Breaking the Bank!
Speaker: Lisa Cox (www.gemcityfinefoods.com)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Health & Safety, CS-Culinary
Format: Hands-on Session
Speaker: Showcasing Event (Catersource + The Special Event)
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Premium Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Ticketed Event
Speaker: Showcasing Event (Catersource + The Special Event)
Keynote: Pablos Holman
Location: Main Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Catersource Diced Competition: Get on Board!
Competitors: Joseph Pina (Sodexo), Greg Taylor (The Black Fox Co.), Chip Olszewski (Bonura Hospitality), Christopher Evan Taylor (Chris Evans Events & Catering)
Emcee: Emily Ellyn (Emily Ellyn Productions)
Judges: Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes), Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering), Keith Lord (Strateje Fourteen)
Location: Main Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: CS-Culinary
Format: Workshop
Systemic Retooling in 2022 & Beyond: Looking at the Future in Catering
Speakers: Margaret Teskey (Taste Catering), Melissa Panico (Taste Catering)
Location: Ignite Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Health & Safety
Format: Session
6 People You'll Meet in Your Inbox
Speaker: Terrica (Cocktails & Details® / Terrica Inc.)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Build a Modern Selling Strategy & Improve Performance
Speaker: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Speaker: Jaime Peterson (Saz's Hospitality Group)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
Critical Leadership & Communication
Speaker: Kate Patay (Patay Consulting)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
David Merrell presents: The New Normal for Live Events
Speaker: David Merrell (AOO Events)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Event Production
Format: Session
Speaker: Nanci Gandy (Silverado Productions)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Design, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Diversity and Inclusion: Making Everyone Feel Welcome
Speaker: Kathleen Zemaitis (Z Inclusion)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Management, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Speakers: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.), Ron Knoll (Engage Works)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Workshop
Intentional Culture Building - Activating Your Core Values
Speaker: Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
Mindful Leadership Communications to Support a Sustainable, Diverse & Inclusive Environment
Speaker: Shakira Brown (SMB Strategic Media LLC)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
Speaker: Trish Simitakos (Trish Star Events)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: The Business of Million Dollar Events
Speakers: Jennifer Bertolino (Levy Convention Centers), Thomas Whelan (Levy Convention Centers)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
UNLV Hospitality Catering Chef's Table: Teaching Virtual Cooking Events
Speakers: Candice Imam (Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Mark Sandoval (Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Stephanie Bogert (Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Event Production
Format: Demo Session
WEDDING DESIGN REIMAGINED | What to Expect in 2021
Speaker: Adrianne Harris (Adrianne Harris Designs)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings
Format: Session
Email Exorcism - Stop Getting Ghosted On Your Replies!
Speaker: Alan Berg, CSP (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Location: Ignite Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Speakers: Paul Seaman (PJBJ, LLC), Beverly Jones (PJBJ, LLC)
Location: Main Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
A Candid Conversation LIVE with Kate Patay
Speaker: Kate Patay (Kate Patay Consulting)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Addressing Food and Labor Challenges of Vegan Menu Concept Development
Speaker: Ronald Pickarski (Eco-Cuisine)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-On-Premise Catering
Format: Session
Cultivating Chefs to be Great Managers
Speaker: David Scott Peters (David Scott Peters)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
Elevate your 2021 Events with Florals
Speaker: CeCe Todd (CeCe Designs and Events)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Trends & Design, CS-Event Production
Format: Session
Google Analytics & Your Marketing Strategy
Speaker: Christie Osborne (Mountainside Media / Mountainsdie Bride / Aisle Society)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
How to Master Your Fundraising Stage for Hybrid Audiences
Speaker: AJ Williams, CMP (AJ Events)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Event Production, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Leadership Strategies to Address Workplace Bias and Microaggressions
Speakers: Michael Testagrossa (JMT Eventology), Nelandra Anselmo (True Core Business Wellness)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment, CS-Health & Safety
Format: Session
Leading for Service Excellence
Speaker: Barbara Khozam (Barbara Khozam, Inc.)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Mobilizing Your Vendor Team to Ensure Event Success
Speakers: Reuben Bell (Blue Elephant Events and Catering), Suzi McMerty Shands (Mintahoe Catering & Events)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
New Revenue Streams for Your Wedding Business
Moderator: Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting)
Panelists: Renee Dalo (Moxie Bright Events), Kinsey Roberts (She Creates Business), Aleya Harris (Flourish Marketing), Michelle Loretta (Sage Wedding Pros)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings
Format: Session
Smart Selling - The Six Daily Tasks that Create High Performance Sales
Speaker: Renee Miner (Empyrean Events and Catering)
Location: Ignite Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
The ROI of an Effective Final Details Meeting
Speaker: Shannon Tarrant (Wedding Venue Map)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Speaker: Daniela Grafman (Vision Event Co)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Saturday Night Live: Going Virtual Since 1975
Speaker: Kevin Molesworth, CSEP (Brass Tacks Events / Celadore Creative)
Location: Ignite Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), TSE-Event Technology
Format: Session
Beyond Picture Perfect Diversity: How to Create a Sense of Inclusion
Speaker: Dima Ghawi (Dima Ghawi, LLC.)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
But Do I Still Have To Wear A Mask?
Speaker: Julia Conway (Assaggiare Mendocino, Inc)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Health & Safety, CS-Event Production
Format: Session
Customer Service: Did I Just Blow It?
Speaker: JC York (Classic Entertainment / Wise Guys InterACTive)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Panel, Lecture
Speaker: Angela Proffitt (GSD Creative)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development, TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Family Owned Multiple Generations, How to Work Together & Survive!
Moderator: Joann Roth Oseary (someone's in the kitchen)
Panelists: Warren Dietel (Puff 'n Stuff Catering), David Lombardo (Lombardos), Mary Crafts (Culinary Crafts)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Speaker: Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
In a Box, In a Bag, In the Air, On the Web
Speakers: Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes), Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering), Jeffrey Selden (Marcia Selden Catering)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Culinary
Format: Session
Let your competition be cheaper!
Speaker: Karen Gordon (Goodshuffle Pro)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Planning a Destination Wedding A to Z
Speaker: Deborah Elias (Elias Events)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings
Format: Session
Speaker: Megan Gillikin (A Southern Soiree/ The Planner's Vault/Weddings For Real Podcast)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Speaker: Emily Ellyn (Emily Ellyn Productions)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-On-Premise Catering
Format: Demo Session
Social Media on Steroids: Guaranteed HUGE Results 100% Organically
Speaker: Dan Shinder (Advanced Social Marketing)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Special Event “Life Hacks”: Become Masters of Event Efficiency!
Speaker: Meredith Commender (Significant Events of Texas)
Location: Room 237
Track: TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
The Game Changed: Selling Events Post COVID
Speaker: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants)
Location: Ignite Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Speaker: Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting LLC)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Trends & Design, CS-Event Production
Format: Session
5 Steps to Embracing Your Competition and Growing Your Business
Speaker: Ryan Corvaia (Dish Food & Events LLC)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Achieving "Balance" – Myth or Reality?
Speaker: Tracey Fricke (Occasion Designed)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Health & Safety
Format: Session
Blending Old Traditions for a Modern-Day Wedding Presented by Wedding Producer: Brit Bertino
Speaker: Brit Bertino (Brit Bertino, event excellence)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Weddings, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Defining Luxury on Your Own Terms
Speaker: Bron Hansboro (The Flower Guy Bron)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Executive's Look: Swinging Through COVID and Coming Out The Winner!
Speaker: Michael Bonura (Bonura Hospitality Group)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-On-Premise Catering, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Speaker: Christina Matteucci (David Beahm Experiences)
Location: Ballroom B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
Inheriting A New Team - How to Motivate Them To Success
Speaker: Michelle Durpetti (Gene & Georgetti / Michelle Durpetti Events)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development, TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
Speakers: Elgin Woodman (Entertrain Chef Elgin), Ashley Deoleo (Creative Freelance)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Event Production
Format: Demo Session
Spill the Tea with Jamie Lee (and Friends)
Speakers: Jamie Quickert (Grazziani Multimedia), Roy Porter (Engage-Works Inc.), Eliana Baucicault (The B Collective), Fausto Pifferrer (Blue Elephant Events and Catering)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
Stop Playing it Safe: Torch Everything You Think You Know & Build a Badass Brand
Speaker: Rayna Wallen (Lúnasa Events)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
The Secret to Marketing in the New Decade
Speaker: Christopher Salem (CRS Group Holdings, LLC)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
You want to serve what for dinner?
Speakers: Darrin Roberts (Claremont McKenna College), Armando Valenzuela (Bon Appetit)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Management, TSE-Design
Format: Panel, Lecture
Speaker: Showcasing Event (Catersource + The Special Event)
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Premium Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Ticketed Event
SEARCH's Annual Signature Event
Speaker: Showcasing Event (Catersource + The Special Event)
Pass Type: Ticketed Event
Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™ 2021
Speaker: Showcasing Event (Catersource + The Special Event)
Location: Main Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Ticketed Event
Build Your Team with Apps & Software
Speaker: Jamie Quickert (Grazziani Multimedia)
Location: Ignite Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Designing in a New World (Might Surprise You)
Speakers: Evan Carbotti (Carbotti Experiences), Jordan Carbotti (Carbotti Experiences), Ingrid Adolphs (Carbotti Experiences)
Location: Main Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
A Candid Conversation LIVE with Meryl Snow
Speaker: Meryl Snow (SnowStorm Solutions / Certified Catering Consultants)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
A Candid Conversation LIVE with Ron Ben-Israel
Speaker: Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary
Speaker: Margie Haupt (City of Riverside)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Health & Safety
Format: Session
Are You Tokenizing? How to Genuinely Market to LGBTQ+ Clients
Speaker: Brittny Drye (Love Inc.)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Speaker: Brandon Allen (Trichome Institute)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Trends & Design
Format: Demo Session
Speaker: Shakira M. Brown (SMB Strategic Media LLC)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Workshop
Speaker: Pawntra Shadab (Elite Productions International)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Design, TSE-Event Management
Format: Session
Marketing Masters 2021: Effective Marketing Strategies for Wedding and Event Professionals
Speakers: Laura Cardo (Kristin Banta Events), Julie Novack (PartySlate), Jamie Quickert (Graziani Multimedia)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
PANEL - Maximizing + Increasing Catering Profits in 2021
Speakers: Clint Elkins (SB Value), Lon Lane (Lon Lane's Inspired Occasions), Anthony Lambatos (Footers Catering)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-On-Premise Catering
Format: Session
Pricing For Success: Lessons From An Economics Professor
Speaker: Kevin Molesworth, CSEP (Brass Tacks Events)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development, TSE-C Level Executives
Format: Session
Setting the Stage at Iconic Music Venues for Large-Scale Corporate Events
Speakers: Steve Hark (Entourage Events Group), Nancy Jacobs (Entourage Events Group)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Event Production, CS-Culinary
Format: Session
The Secret to Successful Social Media Ads on a Tiny Budget
Speaker: Christie Osborne (Mountainside Media / Mountainsdie Bride / Aisle Society)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
The SheFactor: How to Shatter Glass Ceilings
Speaker: Heidi Ganahl (SheFactor and Camp Bow Wow)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Speaker: Showcasing Event (Catersource + The Special Event)
Pass Type: Ticketed Event
Speaker: Stan Peake (InSite Performance Coaching LTD)
Location: Main Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Ignite Your Light: Networking for Introverts
Speaker: Paige Mejia (Pyrotex)
Location: Ignite Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development, TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
A Candid Conversation LIVE with Chef Emily Ellyn
Speaker: Emily Ellyn (Emily Ellyn Productions)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Trends & Design
Format: Session
A Candid Conversation LIVE with Marketing Masters
Speakers: Laura Cardo (Kristin Banta Events), Julie Novack (PartySlate), Jamie Quickert (Graziani Multimedia)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Speaker: Kate Foster (Hospitality Marketing Solutions, Inc)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Speaker: Peggy Kelley (TIMELESS CELEBRATIONS)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Love Reimagined! - Luxe Micro Weddings
Speakers: Kelly Spencer (The Dogwood in the Grove / The Social Affair Catering + Event Design), Jody Cox (An Affair to Remember)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Event Production, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Me Talk Real Good: Strategies for Creating & Presenting Successful Sessions
Speaker: Stavros (M Culinary Concepts)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Must See Event Technology Trends
Speaker: Scott Frankel (Animatic Media, LLC.)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Event Technology
Format: Session
Speaker: Renée Dalo (Moxie Bright Events)
Location: Room 228
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development, TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Portfolios and Personalities: The Art of Being Multifaceted
Speaker: Claire Friday (Done By Friday)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-C Level Executives
Format: Session
Risk Management How-To: Made So Simple You Actually Have Time for It
Speaker: Holly Verbeck (HeyChef! LLC)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Health & Safety, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
Speaker: Rob Ferre (Life of the Party Entertainment)
Location: Room 233
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing, TSE-Weddings
Format: Session
Sous Vide in the Field Kitchen
Speaker: Mark Ellis (The Chef’s Table)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary
Format: Session
Speakers: Cayetano Uribe (Cayetano y Mónica Decoraciones), Monica Sevilla (Cayetano y Mónica Decoraciones)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Design, TSE-Weddings
Format: Session
The Evolution of Corporate Catering: Connecting with Generation Next
Speakers: Katie DeSimone (Compass Group, Eurest), Michael Fiato (Compass Group, Eurest)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-On-Premise Catering, CS-Business & Operations
Format: Session
What's Your Creative Super Power?
Speakers: Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering), Jeffrey Selden (Marcia Selden Catering)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Event Production, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Format: Session
Hands on: Elevated Plating Techniques
Speaker: Keith Lord (Strateje Fourteen)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Culinary, CS-Trends & Design
Format: Hands-on Session
Speaker: Kari Mirabal (Kari Mirabal)
Location: Main Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
A Candid Conversation LIVE with Warren Dietel
Speaker: Warren Dietel (Puff 'n Stuff Catering)
Location: Room 201
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations
Speaker: Gladys Mezrahi (Indigo Events)
Location: Ballroom A
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Finding Venues Before They Have A "List"
Speaker: Shannon Tarrant (Wedding Venue Map)
Location: Room 209
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Off-Premise Catering, CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Flawless Event Execution: Industry Standards and Bonus Tips
Speaker: Jessa Feagins (River Spirit Casino Resort)
Location: Room 237
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: CS-On-Premise Catering, CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
Level Up! Don't just Play the Game--Compete!
Speakers: Alexandria Hammond (GetPlated Catering), Keyon Hammond (GetPlated Catering)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Format: Session
Selling for Nice Guys: (4) Easy Steps to Be Yourself
Speaker: Shane Smith, PhD (The Nice Guy Entrepreneur)
Location: Room 229
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
Styled Shoot Success: How to Execute a Shoot that will Pay Off for Years to Come
Speaker: Margaux Fraise (Harmony Creative Studio)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Trends & Design
Format: Session
The Editorial Edge: Getting Published in these Times
Speakers: Brittny Drye (Love Inc.), Eliana Baucicault (The B Collective), Kunbi Odubogun (Perfete), Anna Coats (Marry Me Tampa Bay), Jessica Bishop (The Budget Savvy Bride)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Trends & Design
Format: Session
Top Lessons I Learned from My Own Designs
Speaker: Eddie Zaratsian (Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle & Design)
Location: Room 231
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: TSE-Design, TSE-Business & Professional Development
Format: Session
Speaker: David Tutera (David Tutera)
Location: Main Stage
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Tradeshow Only Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Staff Development & Enrichment
Format: Session
"If You Confuse, You Lose" Make Service Experiential!
Speakers: Deborah Thomas CDP CSEP Emeritus (School for the Service Arts LLC), Bill Hansen (Bill Hansen Catering and Event Production LLC), Alice Conway CHEP CSEP Emeritus (AC Event and Hospitality Institute LLC)
Location: Ocean Drive B
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Staff Development & Enrichment, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Format: Hands-on Session
Social Media Ads for Busy Event Pros
Speaker: Christie Osborne (Mountainside Media / Mountainsdie Bride / Aisle Society)
Location: Room 207
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
The Balance of Market Growth and Brand Consistency
Speaker: Nora Sheils (Rock Paper Coin)
Location: Room 203
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass
Track: CS-Business & Operations, CS-Sales & Marketing
Format: Session
A Candid Conversation LIVE with David Tutera
Speaker: David Tutera (David Tutera)
Location: Ocean Drive F
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Trends & Design
Format: Session
Closing Night Party – An Industry Celebration
Speaker: Showcasing Event (Catersource + The Special Event)
Pass Type: All Access Pass, CS Premium Pass, TSE Premium Pass, Ticketed Event