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March 22-25, 2027
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans, LA

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.

All Sessions Speakers

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Associations & Accreditations

Unscheduled
Speaker: Philippe Bergeron  (PaintScaping, Inc.)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Technology & AI, Business, Financials & Operations
Speaker: Terrica  (Terrica™ Inc)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Technology & AI, Event Planning
Speaker: Valerie McKinney  (Kennesaw State University)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: On- or Off-Premise Catering, Leadership & Professional Development
Speaker: Kayla Maniery  (Parkhurst Dining at the University of New England)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: On- or Off-Premise Catering, Sustainability & Wellness
Speaker: Chip Dizárd  (Chip Dizard Studios)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Event Mgmt & Production, Sales & Marketing
Associations & Accreditations: General
Speaker: Alan Kleinfeld  (Arrive Event Safety)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Event Mgmt & Production, Trends & Design
Speaker: Kevin Lacassin  (Good Food Creations, LLC)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Business, Financials & Operations, On- or Off-Premise Catering
Speaker: Jess Mills  (Country Club of the North)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Event Planning, Event Mgmt & Production
Speaker: Lizzy Desibia  (Russell Morin Catering & Events)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Leadership & Professional Development
Associations & Accreditations: Leading Caterers of America (LCA) member
Speaker: Kate Foster  (Hospitality Marketing Solutions Inc)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing, Business, Financials & Operations
Speaker: Marc McIntosh  (Team Wedding Marketing)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing
Speaker: Jen Trotter  (Lip Service Makeup (Bridal Beauty Team) - Speaking is under The Jen Trotter)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing, Event Planning
Associations & Accreditations: WIPA member
Panelists: Laura Cardo  (Kristin Banta Events Inc.), Christie Osborne  (Mountainside Media), Julie Novack  (PartySlate)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing
Speakers: Jenny Stuart  (Catering Creations), Hugo Robertson  (Catering Creations)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: On- or Off-Premise Catering, Culinary Art
Associations & Accreditations: Leading Caterers of America (LCA) member
Speakers: Mark Lopez  (Crave Catering), Steve DeAngelo  (DeAngelo's Catering And Events)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Business, Financials & Operations, Sales & Marketing
Speaker: David Porto  (Blue Plate Catering)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Leadership & Professional Development
Associations & Accreditations: Leading Caterers of America (LCA) member
Speaker: Christie Osborne  (Mountainside Media)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing
Speaker: Ryan O'Neil  (Curate)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Technology & AI, Business, Financials & Operations
Speaker: Joseph Pina  (Chartwells at UMass Dartmouth)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Culinary Art, On- or Off-Premise Catering
Speaker: Kenneth Knief  (Hospitality Resource Group)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Business, Financials & Operations, Leadership & Professional Development
Speaker: Kristin Ferrarese  (Fortuna's Catering Co.)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: On- or Off-Premise Catering, Trends & Design
Speaker: Jeremy Langemann, C.C.C.  (Bingemans)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Leadership & Professional Development, C-Culinary Arts
Speaker: Deborah Elias, CSEP, CMP, CIS  (Elias Events)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Technology & AI, Event Planning
Speaker: Nina Love  (Founder, Food & Beverage/Hospitality Consultant A.B.E Hospitality Group)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Culinary Art, On- or Off-Premise Catering
Speaker: Terrica  (Terrica™ Inc.)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access
Track: Sales & Marketing