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November 8-10, 2026
Hilton New Orleans Riverside HotelNew Orleans, LA

2026 Speakers

Browse the thought leaders who will be appearing at LCAES2026!

Margaret BrowerCEO & FounderRainmaker Sales + Marketing Group, LLC

Margaret Brower is the CEO and Founder of Rainmaker Sales & Marketing Group, where she empowers catering and event venue teams across the country to unlock their full potential, attract ideal clients, and drive sustainable growth. With a career that spans leadership roles in sales, marketing, and operations, Margaret has helped businesses generate millions in new revenue through strategic sales planning and innovative marketing tools.

She brings the worlds of pop culture, buyer psychology, and human behavior into her work in ways that are fresh, relatable, and instantly actionable.

Margaret currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Caterers Association (ICA) and is the Educational Chair for ICA's ASCEND. She is also a frequent speaker at Catersource, industry events and podcasts nationwide, and recently took the TEDx stage with her talk "How to Live the Life You Imagine."

Known as "The Rainmaker," Margaret blends radical candor with a deep belief in people, helping teams feel supported, energized, and ready to exceed their dreams and goals.

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