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Your ticket to learn, network, source, and play!

Early Bird Rates End April 30! Register today, risk-free, with our lowest rates of the year and new cancellation policy. 

The Special Event & Catersource Conference & Tradeshow are co-locating again in 2021! What exactly does that mean? You can now immerse yourself in a spectacular event that encompasses everything catering and event related. The alliance of these powerful, established brands will bring unique industry all-stars from both worlds – under one roof for four momentous days.

 Whether you’re a diehard Catersource alum, a hardcore enthusiast of The Special Event, or craving some of the much-anticipated 2021 crossover magic, it’s good to have options. And if you’re new to this whole expansive catering and events community, you couldn’t have picked a better time to get acquainted.

All the necessities, several game-changers, and plenty of fun perks. Besides exponential returns on your investment, here’s what’s included with each pass type:

Early Bird Rates End April 30!

Conference Passes

VIP All Access Pass

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$1,685
$1,685
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$1,795
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$1,795
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021
The Special Event Education
Catersource Education
Exhibit Hall
Opening General Session
Opening General Session - VIP SEATING
Connect Live
Opening Night Party
The Event Experience
Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™: 2021
Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™: 2021 - VIP SEATING
Closing Night Party
VIP Badge Pickup
Post Show Audio Recordings
Exclusive access to webinars, virtual events, networking meetups, research/white papers and event sneak peeks!

TSE Premium Pass

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$1,400
$1,400
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$1,510
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$1,510
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021
The Special Event Education
Exhibit Hall
Opening General Session
Connect Live
Opening Night Party
The Event Experience
Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™: 2021
Closing Night Party
Exclusive access to webinars, virtual events, networking meetups, research/white papers and event sneak peeks!

Combined Education Pass

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$1,150
$1,150
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$1,260
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$1,360
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021
The Special Event Education
Catersource Education
Exhibit Hall
Opening General Session
Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™: 2021
Exclusive access to webinars, virtual events, networking meetups, research/white papers and event sneak peeks!

TSE Conference Pass

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$865
$865
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$975
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$1,075
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021
The Special Event Education
Exhibit Hall
Opening General Session
Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™: 2021
Exclusive access to webinars, virtual events, networking meetups, research/white papers and event sneak peeks!

Conference 1 Day Pass

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$500
Includes The Special Event and Catersource Education only for day(s) chosen (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). ALL other Showcasing Events and tickets, including SEARCH foundation, are available at an additional charge.
$500
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$600
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$700
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021
The Special Event Education
Catersource Education
Exhibit Hall
Opening General Session
Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™: 2021

Hands on Hundred

Option available through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$500
To qualify for Hands on Hundred, you must work a minimum of 10 hours during the event (2 five hour shifts).
$500
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
The Special Event Education
Catersource Education
Exhibit Hall
Opening General Session
Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™: 2021

Tradeshow Passes

Exhibit Hall Pass

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$79
$79
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$99
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$110
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021
Exhibit Hall
Opening General Session

Tickets

Opening Night Party

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$160
$160
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$175
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$185
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021

The Event Experience

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$160
$160
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$175
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$185
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021

SEARCH's Annual Signature Event

Advanced pricing through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$125
$125
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$155
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021

Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List™: 2021

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$35
$35
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$50
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$60
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021

Closing Night Celebration

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$160
$160
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$175
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$185
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021

Leadership Lunch

Early Bird pricing through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$125
$125
Early Bird price through
Friday, April 30, 2021
$150
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$160
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021

Connect Live

Advanced pricing through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$50
$50
Advanced price through
Sunday, July 18, 2021
$70
Onsite price starts
Monday, July 19, 2021

Group Rates

Group rates have been created to allow you and your team to get more bang for your buck! At the time of your registration, you may use the additional attendees function and those added will be accounted for in your group. Group discounts available for the Catersource Conference Pass, The Special Event Conference Pass and the Combined Education Pass. Anyone registering 3 or more people for an education pass will receive $60 off each pass

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