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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.

Cindy LoCEO + Chief Event StrategistRED VELVET + Strong Events

When Cindy Y. Lo started RED VELVET 21 years ago, she did so with the mission to Outplan, Outplay and Outparty! RED VELVET is an international award-winning experiential agency that creates compelling human connections through design and collaboration for brands on the cusp of disruption. Prior to surviving the COVID pandemic, Cindy authored the book Behind the Red Velvet Curtain that openly shares how she built the company with just $8000 and no formal hospitality experience. Connect with RED VELVET on all the major social media channels (@REDVELVETEVENTS) to see behind the scenes of what event life is like at RED VELVET. Cindy calls Austin, Texas home with her husband of 19 years, their 2 high schoolers and Darwin their Frenchie.

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