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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Times are listed in Pacific Time.

Please arrive between 4:45-5:00 pm PT to pick up your name badge in 24 Carrots Catering & Events Headquarters lobby. If you are driving, park in the parking lot outside of the 24 Carrots Catering & Events Headquarters entrance. 

Location: 24 Carrots Catering & Events, 150 Baker Street East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

4:45 pm - 5:00 pm Arrivals & Check-In
Arrive at 24 Carrots Catering & Events and pick up your name badge at the front desk. 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Welcome, Cocktail Reception, and Full Facility Tour
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Chef's Table Dinner
Enjoy a multi-course dinner in the 24 Carrots kitchen. 
8:30 pm - 8:45 pm Departures
 Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Location: The Richland, 137 East Maple Avenue, Orange, CA 92866

 7:45 am - 8:30 am Welcome Breakfast
Sponsored by SB Value
8:30 am - 8:35 am ICA President's Welcome
Steve Sanchez, President, The JDK Group
8:35 am - 9:15 am 24 Carrots - Operating System
Laura Fabian, Chief Executive Officer, 24 Carrots Catering & Events
9:15 am - 9:55 am 24 Carrots - Sales
Elisa Luna, Director of Sales, 24 Carrots Catering & Events
9:55 am - 10:20 am Coffee Break
Sponsored by American Metalcraft and Sterno
10:20 am - 11:00 am

24 Carrots - Marketing & Creative 
Carizza Rose, Director of Marketing & Creative, 24 Carrots Catering & Events 

11:00 am - 12:00 pm 

24 Carrots Catering & Events Executives Talk & Q&A
Norm Bennett, Founder
Laura Fabian, Chief Executive Officer
Dave Fabian, Chief Financial Officer
Lynn Wagoner, Chief Business Development Officer

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm  Seated Showcasing Lunch
Sponsored by SB Value
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Fueling the Jet! Getting all your systems back online for the season.

Coming out of the recharge zone, best practices for companies to be ready to go from 0-60-100 mph for our clients. 

  • Spring/Summer readiness checklist
  • Staffing plans
  • Pricing and cost management planning
  • Training documentation and continuous improvement

Francisco Christian, Managing Partner, Taylored Hospitality Solutions

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm 

Sponsors 3 Minute Mini Segments 

Clint Elkins, SB Value
Lee Ann Kelly, American Metalcraft
Thaddeus Smith, Sterno
Max Chapman, Nowsta
Jamie Pritscher-Tomaino & Michael Larson, Nuphoriq
Francisco Christian, Taylored Hospitality Solution
Melissa Tibben, Total Party Planner
3:00 pm - 3:10 pm  Short Break
3:10 pm - 3:45 pm 

Unleash the Power of ChatGPT: 5 Game-Changing Ways to Use ChatGPT Right Now

ChatGPT is the fastest growing app of all time, surpassing even Instagram and TikTok in its rise to popularity. Learn what it is, and how to harness the power of this revolutionary AI assistant to drive real results. In this talk, Nuphoriq will teach you 5 actionable ways to transform your catering business with ChatGPT right now.

  • ChatGPT for Dummies
  • Why Elon Musk and Bill Gates want to ban ChatGPT
  • How to use ChatGPT for Business

Jamie Pritscher-Tomaino, Partner, Nuphoriq
Michael Larson, Partner, Nuphoriq

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm  Closing Remarks with ICA President and CEO of 24 Carrots Catering & Events
Steve Sanchez, President, The JDK Group
Laura Fabian, Chief Executive Officer, 24 Carrots Catering & Events
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm  Departures