Registration
Arrive at 4:45pm and pick up your name badge.

Beyond the Neon Party
Cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres
Sponsored by American Metalcraft and SB Value

Breakfast at Divine Events
Come and enjoy breakfast with all attendees.
Sponsored by Galley Solutions, Sterno

Divine Events Commissary Tour
Small group tours with Divine Events Executives to learn the ins and outs of daily operations. Come prepared to ask lots of questions!

ICA Executive Committee's Welcome & Announcements

Finding the Right Business! 
Learn all about Divine Events and how they've cultivated the Las Vegas market. 

Panelists:

• Pam Howatt, Owner and Founder (She/Her)
• Sean Leibovici, VP of Operations (He/Him)
• Michael Cate, Director of Development (He/Him)
• Christine Kendzora, Sales Director (She/Her)

Moderated by Jennifer Perna, Principal, Fulton Market Consulting  (She/Her)

Coffee Break
Sponsored by Sterno

Blueprint for Growth: Evolving Organizational Structures in Catering

This session delves into the evolution of organizational structures within successful catering businesses, highlighting the strategic decisions that have driven their growth. Gain insights into critical meeting management elements, understand the importance of assigning the right people to the right meetings, and learning how to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving industry. Discover best practices for building a cohesive team, ensuring effective communication, and optimizing every meeting to drive sustainable success and innovation.

Speakers:

• Colbert Callen, Director of Sales and Marketing, Footers Catering (She/Her)
• Ryan Corvaia, Founder and Owner, Dish Food & Events (He/Him)
• Rajan Mistry, Founder and Owner, District Events & Catering (He/Him)
• Chris Sanchez, Managing Partner, LUX Catering & Events (He/Him)

Breakout Sessions

Lunch

Breakout Sessions will continue into lunch.

Sponsored by Verterra, Curate and Felicetti Pasta

Sponsors 3 Minute Mini Segments 

• American Metalcraft
• Compass Executive Consulting
• Curate
• Felicetti Pasta
• Fulton Market Consulting
• Galley Solutions
• Verterra

D.E.I.A.B - The 5 Most Important Letters for Any Hospitality Business

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, & Belonging - The foundational pillars of exceptional hospitality. In this session we will define these critical concepts and explore their profound impact on your teams, your clients, and your bottom line. You'll discover insights into the ever-evolving workforce and gain practical, actionable strategies to improve these pillars within your business. Join us to elevate your hospitality practice and ensure a more inclusive, equitable, and successful future.

Speaker: Kt McCalla, CIP, Sales & Events Manager, Dutzel's Catering & Events (They/Them)

Break 

Building Out the Divine Events Commissary and Mobile Food Trailer

Panelists:

• Pam Howatt, Owner and Founder (She/Her)
• Sean Leibovici, VP of Operations (He/Him)
• Rob Proby, Executive Chef (He/Him)

Discussion with Jim McMichael, CMP, National Sales Manager of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Best Practices in Technology 

Ryan O'Neil, Founder, Curate

Closing Remarks from ICA Executive Committee and Divine Events

Closing Cocktail Reception