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March 22-25, 2027
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans, LA
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Cater+Event Schedule 2027

Welcome to the Cater+Event 2027 Schedule Viewer!

View, browse, and sort the ever-growing list of sessions by pass type, track, and association/accreditation. With this Session Scheduler, you can build your schedule in advance and access it during the show via export or with the Swapcard Mobile App, once live.

Please note, education sessions on the tradeshow floor, except for keynotes and sponsored sessions, are available for full conference & tradeshow pass holders only. Evening events, also noted here, require a separate ticket unless you purchased an All Access pass. Tours and the SEARCH Foundation event require a separate ticket, no matter which pass you hold.

Note: Sessions seating is first come, first served.

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Mar 22 Monday | 8:00 am
Registration Open
Location: Lobby area outside Halls G&H
Pass Type: General Information, any pass
Mar 22 Monday | 7:00 pm
Connect Social
Location: The Chicory, 610 Peters St. New Orleans, LA 70130
Pass Type: Ticketed Event
Mar 23 Tuesday | 7:00 am
Registration Open
Location: Lobby area outside Halls G&H
Pass Type: General Information, any pass
Mar 23 Tuesday | 8:30 am
How Clients Buy in 2027: Winning More Weddings & Events in the AI Era
Speaker: Marc McIntosh  (Team Wedding Marketing)
Location: 283
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing
Managing Operational Risk: What Keeps You Up at Night?
Speaker: Anthony Lambatos  (Footers Catering and Events)
Location: 262
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Business, Financials & Operations
Associations & Accreditations: Int'l Caterers Assoc. (ICA) member
Space Matters: Mastering Setup Standards and Best Practices for Safer, Smarter Events
Speaker: Angelika Bazarnik  (UNLV / EVENT-IT)
Location: 268
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Event Mgmt & Production, Event Planning
Stop Losing to Cheaper Competitors
Speaker: Alan Berg  (Wedding Business Solutions LLC)
Location: 282
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing
Triple Play! Maximizing Ingredients for Streamlined Catering
Speaker: Eric LeVine  (317 Mainstreet | Vice | The James Room | Stage 317)
Location: 277
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Culinary Art, On- or Off-Premise Catering
Waste Less, Profit More: Designing Smarter Events from Kitchen to Cleanup
Speaker: Kim Quick  (Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group)
Location: 278
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sustainability & Wellness, Business, Financials & Operations
Associations & Accreditations: Leading Caterers of America (LCA) member
Why Pretty Isn't Enough: Designing Experiences That Actually Matter
Speaker: Chris J. Evans  (CJE, Inc)
Location: 291
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Event Planning, Sales & Marketing
Your Work Doesn't Speak for Itself. People Do. The Currency of Reputation
Speaker: Brian Green  (By BrianGreen)
Location: 273
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Leadership & Professional Development
Mar 23 Tuesday | 10:00 am
ABCs of the T&Cs (Terms & Conditions) in Catering Service Agreements!
Speaker: Roy Porter  (Engage-Works Inc.)
Location: 278
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Business, Financials & Operations, On- or Off-Premise Catering
Cheers to That! Raising Your Bar with Trends, Snacks & Revenue Builders
Speakers: Robin Selden  (Marcia Selden Catering & Events), Jeffrey Selden  (Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering)
Location: 277
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Culinary Art, Trends & Design
Associations & Accreditations: Leading Caterers of America (LCA) member
From Peer to Leader: The Hard Truths Nobody Warns You About
Speaker: Lizzy Desibia  (Russell Morin Catering & Events)
Location: 266
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Leadership & Professional Development
Associations & Accreditations: Leading Caterers of America (LCA) member
Good Vibes Don't Pay the Bills: A No-Nonsense Approach to Negotiating
Speaker: Kate Foster  (Hospitality Marketing Solutions Inc)
Location: 282
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing, Business, Financials & Operations
How to Tell People No...and Make Them Like It: Push Back Without Creating Friction, Guide with Confidence, & Build Stronger Client & Vendor Relationships
Speaker: Jen Trotter  (Lip Service Makeup (Bridal Beauty Team); The Jen Trotter)
Location: 268
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Event Planning, Sales & Marketing
Associations & Accreditations: WIPA member
Kristin Banta's Design to Impact: Designing Experiences That Matter
Speaker: Kristin Banta  (Kristin Banta Events Inc.)
Location: 291
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Trends & Design, Event Planning
Pitch Perfect: Mastering the Art of Being a Podcast Guest
Speaker: Kevin Dennis  (Fantasy Sound Event Services / WeddingIQ)
Location: 273
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Leadership & Professional Development, Technology & AI
The Last-Minute Buyer: Understanding Today's Decision Maker
Speaker: Adrienne Gardner  (SSA Group)
Location: 283
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing, Business, Financials & Operations
You've Priced for Profit, But What About the Cash: Why Profits Alone Won't Grow Your Event Business
Speaker: Ekima Smith  (EDCAC)
Location: 262
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Business, Financials & Operations, Leadership & Professional Development
Mar 23 Tuesday | 11:30 am
Advanced 3D Mapping for Events
Speaker: Philippe Bergeron  (PaintScaping, Inc.)
Location: 283
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Technology & AI, Business, Financials & Operations
The Final Chapter: Ending the Party on a High Note
Speaker: Kristin Ferrarese  (Fortuna's Catering Co.)
Location: 268
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: On- or Off-Premise Catering, Trends & Design
The Middle Matters Most; Why the Magic of Client Retention Happens Between Booking and Event Day
Speaker: Deanna Wunsch  (2Shea Catering)
Location: 282
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing, Event Planning
The Modern Hospitality Exchange Meaningful Connections. Real Conversations. Shared Ideas.
Speaker: Amanda Trackey  (Curora Studio)
Location: 266
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Leadership & Professional Development
The Power of the Seal: Six Ways to Work Smarter in the Kitchen
Speaker: Samuel Kim  (Deborah Miller Catering)
Location: 277
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Culinary Art