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Wolfgang Puck has revolutionized the dining and events landscapes with a singular focus: to exceed expectations whenever our guests gather for a meal. Austrian-born Chef Wolfgang Puck founded Wolfgang Puck Catering in 1998, bringing best-in-class catering and dining services to diverse environments. Our team continues to set the standard for culinary excellence, bringing Wolfgang’s legendary combination of innovative cuisine and refined service to the worlds’ most renowned and demanding corporate, cultural and entertainment clients.

La Costa Limousine provides safe, clean and reliable chauffeured transportation. We achieve this goal with highly trained chauffeurs, the newest vehicles available and a commitment to Five Star service. The difference between La Costa Limousine and other companies can be explained using one word – quality. From our perfectly maintained fleet of late model luxury vehicles to the highly experienced and professional team of chauffeurs and support staff; you will know quality when you travel with La Costa Limousine.

Educational and entertaining keynote that blends cybersecurity with mentalism. Gary S. Chan is a performing mentalist known for blending keen insight, psychology, and a touch of mystery into unforgettable experiences for his audiences. Gary's presentation explores the intersection of deception, intuition, and the human mind. Whether in intimate gatherings or larger venues, his style emphasizes connection, wonder, and the deeper mysteries behind what it means to think and believe. Testimonials: • “Gary performed as a keynote for a conference I help organize and he was awesome! The audience loved him and his presentation was wonderful. He was also really easy to work with and an amazing professional.” – Alex W. • “In addition to his phenomenal stage performance, Gary was great to work with behind the scenes as we discussed the finer details around planning the event. His show is well-designed and planned to perfection, and he comes ready with everything needed to deliver a high-value performance.” - Jodi S. • “Gary was a keynote speaker at the annual Gateway to Innovation conference in St. Louis. Gary was very easy to work with prior to the conference. He was very responsive on all communication and questions. Gary delivered a great keynote with mind-boggling exercises that engaged the entire audience of 1,500 attendees. The audience participation, exercises, and messaging all worked very well together in delivering an awesome presentation.” - David K. • “Gary recently performed a mentalist act at our company meeting with over 500 people in attendance and had everyone laughing and at the edge of their seat! Fabulous 5 star performance, very creative, highly recommended!” – Jamie B. Speech Summary: Another day, another phish. With the advancement of research in psychological behavior and tools like ChatGPT, it is increasingly difficult for organizations to protect themselves from their weakest link — their employees. What happens when one moves beyond phishing emails to predictive analytics? Find out with acclaimed mentalist Gary S. Chan, a mind-reader who will show you that it's possible to predict human behavior under real-world conditions and influence people to "freely" make the choices you want. This is social engineering on a completely different level. This is . . . Extreme Social Engineering. https://gschan2000.com Learning Objectives: • Increased awareness and appreciation for the breadth and effectiveness of social engineering • Importance of being observant and skeptical Trailer (with audio): https://gschan2000.com/trailer Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBKSgSyvubk Past reviews: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gary+the+Mentalist/@38.6731679,-90.4346444,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x8adf5b5e31f7d53b:0x1abdd10387defa8e!8m2!3d38.6731679!4d-90.4346444!9m1!1b1 Bio: Gary S. Chan is a security mentalist, an intellectual who uses game theory and math to predict and influence people. As a highly sought after speaker, Gary’s unique approach blends cybersecurity with the magic of mentalism to help audiences around the world learn to be more observant of how criminals use predictable human behavior to exploit others for gain. Gary is trained in behavioral profiling, conflict management, negotiation, interrogation, and mediation. He is currently System VP and CISO at a large US-based healthcare system, has architected anti-fraud systems for state agencies, has led the information security teams for a large-cap technology company, and was an evaluator and mentor for cybersecurity start-ups as part of a venture capital fund. He served as President of the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Technology Officer for the Greater St. Louis Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds four security certifications and a degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from MIT. Washington University article about Gary: https://commonreader.wustl.edu/how-to-become-a-mentalist/ Insured by Specialty Insurance Agency as a mentalist, emcee, and public speaker while in the US. Proof of insurance available.

San Diego Golf Course Magnificent Golf, Superb Amenities and Outstanding Service Located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley within minutes of Hotel Circle and numerous San Diego attractions, Riverwalk Golf Club offers an 18 hole resort style full length par 72 course. Along with magnificent golf, superb amenities, and outstanding service, Riverwalk Golf Club has earned recognition among San Diego's best and most fun golf courses to play. Other amenities include: A double sided, night lit driving range and short game area The Golf Learning Center, offers a variety of golf instructional programs for juniors and adults, taught by a talented team of teaching professionals A beautiful clubhouse featuring a full service golf shop, delicious dining, and an assortment of flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces available to the public The clubhouse is an ideal setting for weddings, business meetings, golf tournaments, fundraisers, and other special events available for up to 250 people. Prepare yourself for an unparalleled golfing experience. Our San Diego golf course is open to the public for daily fee play. The Riverwalk Golf Course will challenge you while providing a relaxing, beautiful San Diego day of golf. Test your accuracy with our fairways, water hazards, and sand traps; we have everything you need to challenge yourself and improve your game. Our goal is to provide you with a quality San Diego Golf experience that includes exceptional service and a comfortable atmosphere.

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery.

Centric Events is Arizona’s highest-rated Audio Visual Production company, specializing in trade show drape, conference A/V, and live music production. With over a decade of experience, we provide expert audio-visual solutions, custom staging, creative lighting, and event rentals for corporate events, conferences, concerts, and luxury weddings. We are a trusted partner for convention and exhibit setups, offering high-quality pipe and drape solutions for trade shows, expos, and conferences. Our team also specializes in designing and installing custom truss structures, from large-scale stage productions to dynamic lighting rigs and immersive brand activations. In the luxury wedding space, we deliver more than just rentals—we create elevated experiences. Our expertise in high-end lighting, draping, and bespoke décor ensures that every wedding we touch is both visually stunning and flawlessly executed. From elegant chandeliers and atmospheric uplighting to custom stage designs and premium A/V integration, we craft weddings that are luxurious, immersive, and unforgettable. At Centric Events, our mission is to transform spaces and bring event visions to life with precision, creativity, and world-class service. Whether it's a high-impact corporate conference, a large-scale festival, or an intimate luxury wedding, we provide the expertise, technology, and dedication to make it exceptional.

Brilliant Event Lighting is a full-service event production company serving Southern California's luxury resorts, hotels, wineries, and private estates. We design and execute decorative and intelligent lighting, draping, staging, rigging, LED video walls, and full corporate AV production - general sessions, galas, brand activations, product launches, and luxury weddings. Inventory, trucks, and crew are in-house across San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and San Francisco: no subrental markup, no third-party labor surprises, and one accountable team from site survey through strike. Licensed and insured, and experienced with the rigging, power, and load-in requirements at major Southern California properties. CAD plots and photorealistic renderings are provided with every proposal so planners and their clients can approve the design before load-in.

d3g specializes in delivering dynamic live media production services tailored to the event, convention, and corporate meeting industries. From technical design and on-site production to post-event support, our team brings together innovation, expertise, and precision to create engaging, seamless experiences that elevate every event.

LIVE JUDGING: FrogQuest is the only photo scavenger hunt where every single photo submission is reviewed and scored by a live human judge — in real time, as your event unfolds. Our judges award bonus points for creativity, deduct for a half-hearted effort, and drop witty commentary that keeps energy high throughout. No algorithm, no auto-scoring. Real people, real reactions, real fun. ANY LOCATION: We build a custom hunt around virtually any location in the United States. Your hotel's neighborhood, a conference venue district, a specific city your team is visiting for a sales kick-off — we design the challenges around the actual streets, landmarks, and culture of wherever you are. Every event is completely unique to your group and your location. HOW IT WORKS: We meet your group in the city of your choice, kick off the event with a quick briefing, then send teams loose to complete creative photo challenges while our live judges score submissions in real time. A live leaderboard keeps the competition fierce, and the event wraps with a hosted awards ceremony and a curated photo slideshow that has everyone roaring with laughter. TURNKEY & PROVEN: We handle all logistics so you can actually participate with your team. We've hosted over 24,000 teams and 125,000+ participants across the United States, with 200+ 5-star reviews. From small departmental outings to large-scale conference off-sites, we create experiences your team will be talking about for months.