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2009 CATERSOURCE AND EVENT SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW
February 22-26, 2009
Las Vegas Hilton & Conventions Center
Now more than ever, caterers need to make quick and educated decisions on how to market, staff and manage their company. The current economy is placing new challenges on all caterers, and some are affected more than others.
Make plans now to attend the most extensive catering educational conference offered. Exciting new speakers, more recognized industry leaders and expanded learning and networking opportunities will give you the education and insight you need to support your business and increase your bottom line today.
EDUCATION
Tracks, topics and concepts presented by industry experts in fun, fast-paced and interactive sessions.
EVENTS
Party with a purpose! Exciting events will further add to your learning experience.
TRADESHOW
More than 1,000 vendor booths with the latest foods, products and services the industry has to offer!
CONTESTS
A little friendly competition never hurt anyone in fact, everyone benefits from the ideas exchanged!
REGISTRATION
Details, discounts and deferred payment options.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Three plus days of education, events and networking opportunities!
SUNDAY 2/22 (Bonus Day)
8:00am Golf Tournament
Dessert Pines Golf Resort, optional ticketed activity
10:00pm Registration Opens
10:00am ICA Owners Forum
Educational Sessions
1:00pm 2:15pm
2:30pm 3:45pm
4:00pm 5:15pm
2:00pm Club ICA and Round Tables
5:30pm Cocktails & Connections
A networking event
9:00pm Opening Night Las Vegas
Cherry Nightclub, Red Rock Resort
MONDAY 2/23
6:45am Coffee Service
Educational Sessions
7:15am 8:30am
8:45am 10:00am
8:30am Club ICA and Round Tables
10:30am Noon Grand Opening Session
Noon Big BBQ Lunch
Get outdside for lunch, optional ticketed activity
12:15pm Cold Buffet Mania! Lunch
Lunch and a contest all rolled into one, optional ticketed activity
Educational Sessions
1:30pm 2:45pm
3:00pm 4:15pm
4:30pm 5:45pm
TUESDAY 2/24
6:15am Continental Breakfast
7:30am NACE Facility Tours
On-site tours of some of Las Vegas' hottest hospitality facilities
8:30am Club ICA and Round Tables
Educational Sessions
7:30am 8:45am
9:00am 10:15am
10:30am 11:45am
Noon 6:00pm Tradeshow
1,000+ booths, Chef Demos and so much more
6:00pm Club ICA and Round Tables
7:00pm The Catersource Wedding Party
A marriage of the best presentation ideas and trends in the industry, optional ticked activity
9:00pm Event Solutions Fabulous Showcase Event
Stunning entertainment and production techniques, optional ticketed activity
WEDNESDAY 2/25
6:30am Continental Breakfast
Educational Sessions
7:30am 8:45am
9:00am 10:15am
8:00am Club ICA and Round Tables
9:30am Tradeshow
More Chef demos, viewing and voting of contests and the BIG TICKET Raffle
3:30pm Club ICA and Round Tables
Educational Sessions
3:45pm 5:00pm
5:30pm Closing Session
7:45pm Event Solutions Spotlight and ICA Catie Awards Presentation
For the first time ever, guests are welcome to attend
9:00pm Event Solutions Spotlight and ICA Catie Awards After Party Event
Ticket holders enjoy a full black-tie evening
THURSDAY 2/26 (Bonus Day)
7:15am Coffee Service
Educational Sessions
8:00am 9:15am
9:30am 10:45am
11:00am 12:15pm
