1.What are the primary reasons you have attended Catersource + The Special Event in the past?

Select up to three

Education / sessions

Exhibitors & sourcing

Networking

Inspiration & trends

Hands-on experiences (tastings, demos, activations)

Industry community

Other (please specify)

2.Which elements of the show matter most to you today?

Select up to three

Education & insights

Exhibitor discovery

Live experiences

Networking opportunities

Business growth strategies

Trends & innovation

None of the above

3.When you think about a future Catersource + The Special Event, what would make it worth your time?

4.How does the 2026 location factor into your decision to attend?

Very positive

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Very negative

5.If negative, what is the primary reason?

Travel distance

Cost

Timing

Content or Activities

Other (please specify)

6.How much does overall cost influence your decision to attend?

Not at all

Somewhat

Significantly

It would prevent me from attending

7.Which statement best describes your current intent for 2026?

I plan to attend

I’m considering attending

I’m unsure

I do not plan to attend

8.If you do not plan to attend, what is the main reason?

Cost

Location

Timing

Content relevance

Nothing feels new

Other priorities/events

Other (please specify)

9.Is there anything else you’d like us to consider as we plan the 2026 experience?