Experience! 2008

In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever for catering executives to keep up with the latest industry trends and innovations.  Experience! 2008 promises to bring on-premise caterers, off-premise caterers, event planners and industry vendors/suppliers together to network and learn new ideas.

With more than 30 educational sessions and two keynote speakers, we're sure that you will experience the latest in catering and event design, and the best of Philadelphia.  For complete information on Experience! 2008 view the Conference Brochure.

Catch a Star!

Join the brightest stars in the hospitality industry:

• Mindy Weiss, Celebrity Event Planner
• Linnyette Richardson-Hall, "Whose Wedding is it Anyway?"
• Walter Scheib, White House Chef
• Cindy Novotny, Founder Master Connection Associates, and
• Culinary Experience! with Featured Chefs: Rich Landau, Horizon; Michele Mitchell, Hotel du Pont; Andy Snow, Feastivities Events; Guillermo Pernot, Cuba Libre Restaurant; Mitch Prensky, Global Dish Caterers and Supper Restaurant and Moderator Brian Freedman, Food and Wine Writer and Educator

Key Deadlines

May 15 Early Bird Deadline
July 15 Regular Registration Deadline

Registration

There are two ways to register:

Mail your completed registration form along with a check (US funds only) payable to the National Association of Catering Executives, to NACE, 9881 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 101, Columbia, MD 21046

Fax your completed registration form including your credit card information to the NACE Headquarters at 410-290-5460.

Full conference registration includes the following:

• 2 Keynote presentations
• 30 educational sessions
• Admission to the Opening Reception, Off-Premise Event and Closing Night Gala
• 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 breaks
• Wedding Luncheon
• Chefs' Panel - featuring local Philadelphia chefs
• Design and Decor session

Register today at the early-bird rate.  For more information contact conference@nacenet.org.

Hotel and Travel

The official conference hotel is the Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1200
Room Rate: $179 per night (single/double occupancy)

Reservations must be made by July 2, 2008 to receive the conference rate.

Awards & Special Events

View the Industry Awards, Chapter Awards and Individual Awards Nomination Forms and enter today!  

Make a Donation for the Silent Auction! Watch for information on the NACE Has Talent! Event.  

Business Partners & Local Donors

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