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Introducing: This Year's CS+TSE Keynote Speakers
Get to know this year's opening and closing session speakers
Special Events
November 5, 2024
2 Min Read
We are excited to highlight this year's Keynote Speakers for Catersource + The Special Event 2025, to be held in Ft. Lauderdale from February 24-27!
Opening General Session: Will Guidara
Wednesday, February 26, 9:00am-10:00am
Will Guidara is the author of the National Bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality, which chronicles the lessons in service and leadership he has learned over the course of his career in restaurants. He is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership received four stars from the New York Times, three Michelin stars, and in 2017 was named #1 on the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
He is the host of the Welcome Conference, an annual hospitality symposium that brings together like minded people to share ideas, inspire one another, and connect to form community. A graduate of the hospitality school at Cornell University, he has co-authored four cookbooks, was named one of Crain's New York Business's 40 Under 40, and is the recipient of WSJ Magazine's Innovator Award.
Closing General Session: Brett Culp
Thursday, February 27, 9:00am-10:00am
Acclaimed Filmmaker and Storyteller Inspiring Performance and Potential in Work and Life
Brett Culp is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of the not-for-profit, The Rising Heroes Project. He is known for the films, Legends of the Knight, and his latest, Look to the Sky, both of which explore the power of heroic stories and heroic individuals to inspire us to believe in a better tomorrow.
On stage, he encourages audiences to find the superhero within and their own path to “everyday leadership.” His insights on connecting individuals to an organization's mission and goals resonate, help us realize our greatest personal and business potential, and renew our collective sense of hope for the future and belief that our efforts can make an impact.
Last year's Opening Keynote Speaker Laura Schwartz interviews Brett Culp for a sneak peak at this year's show
Book your pass at the lowest rates of the year before November 22nd to secure the best deal on your pass.
We are so excited to see you again in Ft. Lauderdale!
