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Why Just Exhibit? You Can Attend, too!

Countdown: T minus 3 days! With the conference and tradeshow taking place in the same facility for the first time in many years, look at this as an opportunity to get your word out and mingle with attendees before the Tuesday opening.

Every exhibitor package includes one (1) Exhibitor Conference Access Pass. This pass will be automatically added to your company’s existing registration – so there is no need to assign this in advance. The Exhibitor Conference Access Pass is used in conjunction with an Exhibitor badge and can be shared among your staff for access to the Catersource conference sessions. Check out the schedule of conference sessions here.

Here’s a look at how you can engage and boost your presence pre-tradeshow:

Optional Events
Welcome Reception | SUNDAY | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | FREE with an exhibitor badge
Kick off the 2017 conference Sunday evening with a casual reception in the Attendee Lounge at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to make connections with attendees prior to the opening of the show floor.

Tour de Lis Monday Night Party | MONDAY | 8:00pm – Midnight | $179
We are venturing out of the city for the annual Monday Night Party! Join us at NOLA Motorsports for a night you’ll never forget as the Catering Creations team introduces fresh ideas in presentation, service and entertainment. Beyond having a terrific time, you’ll potentially meet new clients and buyers.

Tickets can be added to an existing registration onsite, or by contacting our registration support team at [email protected] | 800.932.3632.

Networking Breaks
Network, network, network! Our 25th anniversary celebration will feature more networking opportunities than ever before. Take a quick break from setting up your booth and meet some new people in a relaxing environment.

Sunday: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday: 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.

Opening Session
Mitch Joel | Monday | 8:30am | FREE
Before you set up your booth, gain business inspiration at the Opening Session with Mitch Joel’s keynote conversation, celebrate the Michael Roman Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and gain inspiration from Event Pros Taking Action (EPTA).

There are five movements that have changed business forever and yet, says Mitch Joel, the vast majority of brands are doing little to anything about it. The next five years of business will be about the convergence of these five major movements, which will require companies to adapt like never before. Transform or die? Some will struggle with this shift while others will simply roll along as the adoption incurs.
The trick, Joel will outline, is in capitalizing on this moment in time, understanding these movements and being ready for your future (a future that will move at a much quicker and real-time pace).
What you do with this moment will be telling. It will also set the pace for everything that flows out of your brand for the next decade.

Wednesday Tech Breakfast with David Adler
Wednesday | 8:00am – 10:00am | $79
Rise and shine! Start your day bright and early with breakfast, attendees, and an interactive discussion on the latest technologies that can help you succeed in today’s marketplace. This year’s topic is a big one: Virtual Reality, moderated by the one and only David of BizBash.

This just scratches the surface of the many exciting features at CS2017 that you can’t miss. The week will go by fast, so be sure to take advantage of the fun events, networking opportunities, and education sessions to truly enhance your time in New Orleans. We can hardly wait to see you next week! 

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