Introducing our 2025 Keynote Speakers! (update from November 2024)

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, 2025!

Opening General Session: Will Guidara 

Wednesday, February 26, 9:00am-10:00am

Are you ready for some Unreasonable Hospitality? Have an amazing start to your Wednesday morning by joining author, producer, and restaurateur, Will Guidara as he discusses how to care a little bit more and try a little bit harder with his lessons in service and leadership he learned over the course of his career in restaurants. No matter whether you are in events or catering, you will leave with nuggets of inspiration to bring back to your work. Guidara will be signing copies of his book after his keynote. 

Closing General Session: Brett Culp 

Thursday, February 27, 9:00am-10:00am

Brett Culp is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker whose work inspires audiences to embrace change, empower others, and spark innovation. His short "StageStory" appearances have captivated the CS+TSE audiences in past years. This year, join him as he takes his storytelling even further with his first keynote address at the 2025 show! 

2024 Catersource + The Special Event keynote Laura Schwartz interviews Bret Culp, Catersource + The Special Event 2025 closing keynote 

Register now to join us February 23-24 in Fort Lauderdale!