Feed the experience: what event planners need to know about food and beverage
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Feed the experience: what event planners need to know about food and beverage

Meeting planner toolkit
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | America/Los_Angeles

Education session

North Convention Center | Islander H
English
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About

Explore the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping event food and beverage. Hear perspectives on changing attendee expectations, wellness-led menus, sustainability, labor, beverage innovation, technology and budget pressures.

Discover what’s influencing decisions behind the scenes and take away practical ideas for creating memorable food and beverage experiences that balance creativity, attendee satisfaction and business objectives.

Learning outcomes:

Identify the trends, challenges and innovations shaping food and beverage experiences in the events industry

Evaluate how attendee expectations, sustainability goals, labor, technology and budget pressures influence food and beverage

Apply practical strategies that balance creativity, attendee satisfaction and business objectives

* CMP/CEU Approved: Event Design, 1.0 credit

Speakers

HARLEY CARBERY

FOUNDERHARLEYWINE.COM

David Tapper

Executive Director of Catering & Conference ManagementResorts World Las Vegas

Sara Taylor

Senior Director of Conference OperationsViticus Group

Eric Vaughn

Executive Director of Culinary Operations Las Vegas RegionCaesars Entertainment