Join NACE Central Coast for an exclusive, educational panel discussion designed to help event professionals strategize, grow, and thrive in 2026! This dynamic session will bring together some of the most experienced and creative event pros from across the Central Coast—wedding and corporate planners, floral designers, DJs, caterers, rentals, transportation experts, and bar services—to share their insights, trends, and strategies.

Our Vendor Summit is designed exclusively for non-venue vendors—a dedicated space to connect, share, and dive into the topics that impact us most.

This quarter, we’ll be tackling the #1 challenge identified at our last summit:

• Vendor & Venue Communication

• Why COIs (Certificates of Insurance) protect all of us

• What venues are really looking for when building their preferred lists

This session is part informational and part interactive roundtable—giving you not just the facts, but also the chance to discuss, collaborate, and learn from one another’s experiences.

AI is here to stay—so how do we make it work for us in hospitality and events?

Whether AI feels intimidating, you’ve barely dipped a toe in, or you’re already diving deep, this interactive program will inspire you to embrace AI as the powerful tool it is. Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your creativity.