Celebrate, Network and Be Inspired!
Catersource 2020 Events Revealed
Events and experiences is what we all live and breathe. Creating breathtaking, delicious, seamless moments that clients can enjoy and share. Now we get to return the favor! Get ready for a new, over-the-top, no-expense-spared opportunity to enjoy events curated for you. We are partnering with the best, pulling out all the stops and nailing down modern, fresh, actionable event, catering and design ideas that will fill your Instagram stories and delight your clients.
ConnectLive
Kick off your week right by connecting with friends and meeting new colleagues at a networking cocktail event!
In Partnership With: Erika Watson, Principal Designer/Owner, White Hot Events, LLC
1 Drink ticket & light appetizers
Monday, March 9
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Venue Tour
Get an exclusive look into the event features of some of the most unique venues in the Las Vegas area!
Venues: Top Golf, MEET Las Vegas, Springs Preserve, and Regal Cinebarre Palace Station
Light Food & Beverage
Tuesday, March 10
3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Opening General Session
Get ready to be inspired with keynote speaker, Cyndie Spiegel! You’ll leave energized, excited and ready to take home ideas and learnings to drive your business into the future.
In Partnership With: Michael Cerbelli, CEO & President, Cerbelli Creative & Scott Frankel, Owner, Animatic Media
Wednesday, March 11
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Location: Oceanside Ballroom, Mandalay Bay
Opening Night Party
Join us at one of the hottest and newest venues in Las Vegas - AREA15! Be at the biggest show event for fun and entertainment. You don’t want to miss the event that everyone is talking about!
In Partnership With: Pam Howatt, Owner, Divine Events & Patrick Peel, Sr. Event Designer/Producer, Hello! Las Vegas
Open Bar, Heavy Appetizers, and Entertainment
Tuesday, March 10
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: AREA15
Lunch & Learn – Hotbox: Inside Catering, The World’s Riskiest Business
If you are in catering, this is a session you won't want to miss!
Restaurateur Drew Nieporent of Nobu said in his review of Hotbox, “Catering chefs and their teams are often the unsung heroes of the culinary world. With compelling storytelling, Matt and Ted Lee take you behind-the-scenes to show the challenges, perseverance, integrity, and work ethic necessary to achieve excellence.”
Join the Lee brothers as they dig deep into the “messy, mad world of catering” and give voice to all of the unsung heroes of catered events. The brothers will read passages from and discuss Hotbox, plus answer a few pointed questions from the audience, too.
Tuesday, March 10th
11:50 am - 1:15 pm
Location: Oceanside Ballroom
The Event Experience
Dive into our immersive event showcase and see the newest trends in Corporate, Fundraising, Social and Wedding events for 2020!
In Partnership With: Kellie Hanley, Owner/Partner, Sktch Events & Lauren Harwood, Owner, Harwood Happenings
Open Bar, Heavy Appetizers, and Entertainment
Wednesday, March 11
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: The Industrial Event Space
Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List™: 2020
Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot ListTM: 2020 will take center stage, featuring a high-energy, fast-paced, jam-packed presentation of the hottest new ideas, products and entertainment from around the globe.
Thursday, March 12
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Oceanside Ballroom, Mandalay Bay
Awards Ceremony
Mix, mingle and celebrate with the industry's best and find out who takes top honors at this year's ceremony.
Thursday, March 12
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Oceanside Ballroom, Mandalay Bay
Closing Night Celebration
One last chance to connect and network with all the best in the industry! Celebrate the week and experience even more entertainment and fun as we wrap a fantastic week for the industry!
In Partnership With: Franny Starkey, COO, Imprint Group
Open Bar, Heavy Appetizers, and Entertainment
Thursday, March 12
9:30 pm – 12:00 am
Location: House of Blues Las Vegas
The SEARCH White Party
Don’t miss this spectacular networking event with the industry’s top professionals. Music by the incredible Jordan Kahn Orchestra will make for a rocking good time! A selection of after dinner bites & refreshing beverages will be provided. Proceeds from this event help fund the Foundation’s ongoing mission. The SEARCH Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that exists to assist special events, catering, meetings & hospitality professionals faced with a life-threatening illness or any catastrophic occurrence.
Wednesday, March 11th
9:30pm – 12:30am
Location: TBA