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Earn CMP and CEH credits!

ALL education sessions at this year's conference are approved by The Events Industry Council to count toward your CMP certification. A variety of chef-forward classes have been approved by American Culinary Federation. Keep your professional status up-to-date while having a blast and seeing this incredible lineup of speakers.

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Getting Your Own Slice of the Pie: How to Bring Your Business Into the Convention World

Jennifer Bertolino (Director of Catering Sales, Levy Convention Centers)

Location: Ocean Drive A

Date: Tuesday, July 20

Time: 8:00am - 9:00am

Pass Type: All Access Pass, All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass

Track: CS-Sales & Marketing, CS-Business & Operations

Associations & Accrediting: CMP

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

Thousands of people flock to your city for conferences and conventions yearly, but that catering is all handled by the convention center, I can't get in there, right? WRONG! Within those walls (and beyond!) there is millions of dollars in revenue and a piece of it can be yours for the taking, if you know the right places to look. In this session, we will deep dive into the business of catering in the convention world, and how you can get a piece of the action.

Getting Your Own Slice of the Pie: How to Bring Your Business Into the Convention World