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

Speakers 2027

The education opportunities at Cater+Event feature presentations from more than 100 industry luminaries who have been there, done that, and are armed with content that’s trendy, thought-provoking, and always influential.

Joseph PinaSenior Executive ChefChartwells at UMass Dartmouth

Chef Joe Pina serves as Executive Chef, bringing over 25 years of culinary expertise and a steadfast commitment to high-quality dining, community wellness, and flavor innovation. Throughout his distinguished career, Joe has successfully run multiple university dining and premier catering programs, pairing extensive functional cooking expertise with strong team leadership. He loves working with fusion flavors, creatively mixing different cultural ingredients to keep the dining experience fresh, adventurous, and inclusive. Chef Joe focuses on building a collaborative environment where exceptional, boundary-pushing flavor takes center stage—all with the ultimate goal of creating a unique and memorable experience every time someone dines.

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