Keynote Speakers

With her trademark spiky blonde hair and sparkling personality, Anne Burrell is the hugely popular and fan favorite host of Worst Cooks in America, Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, as well as the new Food Network series Vegas Chef Prize Fight. Burrell is an industry veteran and passionate teacher who prides herself on creating rustic Italian dishes that celebrate simple and pure ingredients.

Growing up in upstate New York, Anne’s passion for food and cooking began at an early age, triggered by her love of watching Julia Child and her own mother’s talent in the kitchen. Anne began her TV career, appearing as a Sous Chef on Food Network’s Iron Chef America. From there Burrell went on to be the Executive Chef at New KEY GROUP WORLDWIDE York hotspot Centro Vinoteca. It was during her tenure there that Anne was offered her own show on the Food Network, the Emmy-nominated Secrets of a Restaurant Chef which ran for nine seasons. Since then, Anne has become a much-loved staple on Food Network appearing regularly on shows such as Chef Wanted, Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Food Network Star and others. Burrell is also the author of two cookbooks, the New York Times top ten bestseller, Cook Like a Rock Star, and the follow-up Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower, both of which give home cooks the confidence and support to be rock stars in their own kitchens.

Burrell has served on the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board which brightens the lives of children facing obstacles, and is also a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Celebrity Ambassador, where she is an advocate for juvenile diabetes awareness. Throughout Anne’s culinary journey she has always said, “I feel so lucky to be able to share my true passion in life with others.”

Don’t Miss Anne Burrell on Stage Sunday at 1:00!

Two-time Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, and Executive Producer and Host of the Nationally Syndicated Talk Show “Tamron Hall,” which returned for a sixth season, marking an impressive milestone and making her one of only a few journalists in television history to achieve this accomplishment. Hall was also recently nominated for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, which she has been honored with for the show twice before. Her win in 2020 marked the first time a freshman host received the accolade.

Since the talk show’s debut in September 2019, Hall has brought a refreshing, relatable, and unstoppable voice to the daytime community, informing and entertaining her audience, adoringly known as the “Tam Fam.” As a veteran journalist, Hall leans into her 30 plus years in the field to ask the tough questions while having engaging thoughtful conversations. From deeply personal to purely fun, the show is a daily destination for viewers to connect with stories and people who are shaping our world.

Don’t miss your chance to meet Tamron immediately following her Main Stage Appearance on Sunday at 1:30 at the Books Pavilion as she signs copies of her bestseller “A Confident Cook: Recipes for Joyous, No-Pressure Fun in the Kitchen”. This book is packed with scrumptious recipes, including Baked French Toast with Sparkling Berries, Crispy Fried Chicken, Harissa Roasted Carrots with Queso Fresco, and Chai-Spiced Pudding, as well as cocktails and mocktails like the delicious “Not Tonight, Satan.” Throughout, it teaches and inspire us to keep it going in the kitchen!  Purchase your book at the Expo to meet Tamron!

“Tamron Hall” is currently the second longest running Disney-produced syndicated talk show and continues to be one of television’s highest-rated daytime shows, consistently delivering standout moments that become central to the cultural conversation. During this past season, the talk show featured impactful moments including an on-site Uvalde special following the tragic Robb Elementary school shooting and show dedicated to the banned books controversy with guests voicing their opposing opinions. “Tamron Hall” also showcased powerful and newsmaking interviews with changemakers and extraordinary individuals making a difference in their communities, such as an exclusive with Usher and a behind-the-scenes look at his Las Vegas residency, sit-downs with former First Lady Michelle Obama and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and exclusive daytime one-on-one conversations with Erykah Badu, Salt-N-Pepa, Niecy Nash-Betts and her partner Jessica Betts, Angela “Blac Chyna” White, Elizabeth Smart, Tanya Tucker, and Terrell Owens to name a few.

Hall is passionate about many causes, including domestic violence, homelessness, and literacy, and she has dedicated her time to many deserving organizations over the years. She partnered with Safe Horizon to launch The Tamron ❤ Renate Fund in honor of her sister to help victims and families affected by domestic violence, and they recognized her with their Voice of Empowerment Award in 2014. Additionally, Day One, a New York-based advocacy group for victims of domestic violence, honored Hall by giving her the Ackerman Family Advocate Award for her efforts to raise awareness for families who have a loved one experiencing abuse. Hall continues to shed light on topics that hit close to home, including bringing awareness to In vitro fertilization and her personal journey, which led to her becoming a first-time mom at 48.

Don’t miss Jenni “JWOWW” Farley, Entrepreneur and Star of the original and revival of MTV’s Iconic hit “Jersey Shore; Jersey Shore: Family Vacation”  celebrating over 100 episodes and currently in its seventh season, as she presents the Keynote Saturday at 1:00

Don’t miss your chance to Meet Beloved Bravo TV food personality Caroline Manzo immediately following her Keynote Address on Saturday as she signs copies of her bestseller, Meet Food & Other Things I Love: More than 100 Italian American Recipes from My Family to Yours at the Books Pavilion adjacent to the Main Stage! Purchase your book at the Expo to meet Caroline!

From her star turn on the hit series The Real Housewives of New Jersey to her family spin-off Manzo’d with Children, Caroline Manzo has long been a fan favorite. Here, for the very first time, Caroline shares her kitchen secrets in an abundant cookbook filled with over 100 recipes, including:

• Ready-in-a-snap breakfasts like Baking Dish Frittata and Crab Cake Benedict
• Lazy summertime lunches like her tried-and-true Down the Shore Smothered Corn Cobs
• Warm and cozy meal staples like Roasted Red Peppers and Italian Wedding Soup
• Late-night munchies such as Homemade Truffle Popcorn and Adult Root Beer Floats
• Italian American classics done Caroline’s way, like her famous Taylor Ham (not to be confused with pork roll) & Cheese Sandwich, Slow-Braised Braciole, Deep Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake, and, of course, Sunday Gravy

Don’t miss Delores Catania, fan favorite breakout star from Real Housewives of New Jersey as she delivers an Empowering Keynote Saturday at 1:30!

Lish Steiling, chef, food stylist, recipe writer, and 2x Emmy award-winning culinary producer. She was a champion on Food Network’s “Chopped” and has worked for and contributed to places such as “The Today Show,” Food Network, The New York Times, “The Tamron Hall Show,” Epicurious, Vanity Fair, Giadzy, and Kitchn. For seven years, she was the VP of Culinary Operations & Production for chef Giada De Laurentiis.

Don’t miss Lish Steiling as she joins Tamron Hall after their Stage appearance as they conduct a book signing of their bestseller, A Confident Cook Recipes for Joyous, No-Pressure Fun in the Kitchen on Stage on Sunday at 1:30 at the Books Pavilion! Purchase your book at the Expo to meet Lish and Tamron!