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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!

Kevin Hacke, Executive Director, Leading Caterers of America

Kevin Hacke serves as LCA’s Executive Director. He is an accomplished executive with career experience spanning over three decades, marked by expertise in strategic planning, financial management, team leadership, business development, B2B marketing and live experiential event management/production. Kevin's past leadership roles include serving as Chief Staff Officer for fourteen non-profit organizations across diverse industries and professions -- healthcare, scientific research, legal, construction, marketing, manufacturing, intellectual property, real estate, technology, and experiential events. From 2016 to 2026, he served as an Account Executive at Informa, specializing in sales and business development for the Cater+Event conferences and exhibitions. He is very excited to be working with Leading Caterers of America members and leadership.

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