2026 Speakers
Browse the thought leaders who will be appearing at LCAES2026!
Sarah Hall, President, Joel Catering and Special Events
Sarah Hall is the President of Joel Catering, an experience-driven, gourmet catering company in New Orleans, Il Mercato, the leading event venue in the city’s Lower Garden District, and the New Orleans Board of Trade, a fully restored historic property in central New Orleans. Sarah’s savvy, creativity and innovative strategies keep Joel Catering, Il Mercato and the New Orleans Board of Trade the premier vendor and venues in the wedding and special events space in the Gulf South. Sarah has facilitated hundreds of ultra-luxury weddings, special events, and activations over the past 18 years of her career. Her portfolio includes celebrity clientele, Fortune 500 families, and renowned event planners, with weddings that have been featured in VOGUE, Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES and more. She and her team are thrilled to host LCAES 2026 and welcome you to their city.