The included and optional events at the 2015 Conference took the learning out of the classroom and put ideas and trends into action! All optional events were included in the All Access Package (with the exception of the Ultimate Wedding Event). Please stay tuned for new events at the 2016 Conference & Tradeshow!
SUNDAY
CORT Welcome Reception
CORT Event Furnishings invited attendees to experience iconic modern style at the Catersource and Event Solutions Welcome Reception. Network with friends, old and new, as we kick off the conference with entertainment and drinks in the CORT Powered Attendee Lounge. Experience iconic design by CORT and Perfect Surroundings, Intl. that will help inspire your next event and provide a comfortable space to power your mobile devices.
The Ultimate Wedding Event
Produced by Patrick Peel of Hello! Las Vegas and presented by the Wedding Industry Professionals Association and the Las Vegas chapter of the International Special Events Society, this evening dinner event pushed the envelope to show an artistic collaboration of what weddings can be
MONDAY
Trendsetters Luncheon
Innovation is the key to standing out in the catering and events industry. During this proven-popular lunch event, attendees discovered dozens of trendy new concepts in the Best of Las Vegas Buffet Contest and the brand new Bright Idea Contest, where attendees will competed against each other to establish the next big idea for our industry!
Premonition
Brooklyn Bowl
Attendees indulged in a night of foretelling at Las Vegas’ most striking new venue. Sip on divine potions and experience magnetic cuisine that will draw you in for a night of mischief. This year’s showcase event showcased new culinary displays and unique visions for the future put on by Jeff and Jennifer Snow and their crew at Catering Creations.
TUESDAY
Rock the Night Industry Awards Celebration
This is your industry award show. Join us at the Catersource ACE, ICA CATIE and Event Solutions Spotlight Awards presentation to celebrate the best in catering and events. This has been a banner year — let’s toast to the success of our industry and cheer on the winners of Best Plated Menu, Signature Caterer, Event Company of the Year, Chef of the Year, and many more! Enjoy two complimentary beverages while celebrating with the leaders and innovators who are shaping the industry.
WEDNESDAY
Taste of Technology Breakfast
The Binder is Broken Presented by J. Damany Daniel, Chief Imaginator, The Event Nerd, Dallas, TX and Nick Borelli, Marketing Director, Colortone Staging & Rentals, Cleveland, OH
In this interactive session, two leading experts in events and technology demonstrated how to walk away from the binder, and how to use technology to make your planning process easier, more streamlined, and more efficient, while enabling a higher level of execution for all of your team. Ultimately, this results in more profit for you and more amazing events for your clients.
