Agenda-at-a-Glance
LCAES 2026 Agenda-at-a-Glance*
*Subject to change
Sunday, November 08, 2026
Registration open starting at 12:00 p.m.
Experience New Orleans Excursions: Sazerac House and Mardi Gras World, RSVP required, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Cocktail Reception: Drago’s/Le Croissant, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, November 09, 2026
Registration open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Attendee Breakfast 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
New Members Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Women Owners Group (WOG) Breakfast and Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Opening Welcome 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Keynote Presentation 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Education Chair Introductions 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Education Sessions 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Lunch Break and Regional Discussions 11:45 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Education Sessions 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Chef’s Tour (Offsite) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Evening Event at Il Mercato (Offsite) 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Registration open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Attendee Breakfast 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Education Sessions 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch Break and Networking 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Education Sessions 1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Evening Event at New Orleans Board of Trade (Offsite) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
