Not only does IBIE offer a wide array of specialty suppliers, unique resources and dedicated education tracks to cater specifically to retail and artisan baking professionals, this year we are pleased to add two new state-of-the-art Artisan Marketplaces, Crafted by Puratos and the Bread Bakers Guild of America (BBGA) to the Expo Hall floor. These interactive, innovative marketplaces will be hubs for unique experiences and exceptional learning opportunities for bakers looking to hone their skills, make connections and walk away inspired for growth in every aspect of their business.
Artisan Marketplace Crafted by Puratos
Location: North Hall, Booth 2345
This European influenced setting will give artisan bakers a comprehensive destination to celebrate the history and art of specialty baked goods, and sidewalk café seating will create a truly immersive atmosphere on the show floor. Within the Marketplace, Puratos will feature The Sourdough Experience, which includes hands-on demonstrations and workshops, as well as a virtual tour of and actual samples from their Sourdough Library in Belgium, the only library of its kind in the world.
Rendering of the IBIE Artisan Marketplace Crafted by Puratos
The Sourdough Library
As part of The Sourdough Experience demonstration, attendees have the opportunity to experience Puratos’ Sourdough Library through the magic of virtual reality, as well as to see actual sourdough samples brought from the Library in Belgium.
Sourdough Customization
Puratos will bring their MyBreaD program, giving attendees the opportunity to select their own ingredients for a personalized loaf of artisan bread that can be picked up in the Marketplace just hours later.
Demonstration Theater
The Demonstration Theater is the highlight of the Marketplace, featuring The Sourdough Experience, as well as hands-on demonstrations and workshops.
Just added! Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, join Guy Frenkel, Beesham Soogrim and Karl De Smedt for “Home Bakers Disrupting the Future of Artisan Bread.”
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | |
| Sunday, Sept. 8 | Karl De Smedt The Sourdough Librarian The Quest for Sourdough |
Beesham Soogrim Waldorf School – Southern Sweden Artisan Breads and Sourdough |
| Monday, Sept. 9 | Peter Reinhart Johnson & Wales University Sourdough and the Future of Bread |
Karl De Smedt & Beesham Soogrim Artisan Breads and the Quest for Sourdough |
| Tuesday, Sept. 10 | Lionel Vatinet La Farm Bakery History and the Importance of Sourdough and New and Innovative Ways of Using Sourdough |
Tom Gumpel MDJ Baking, Inc. How Bread is Good For You |
| Wednesday, Sept. 11 | Stefan Capelle Puratos Biodiversity of Sourdough |
Artisan Marketplace Crafted by BBGA
Location: Central Hall, Booth 6637
This California Wine Country inspired Marketplace will feature live demonstrations with a full lineup of expert-led content running every hour from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm daily throughout the duration of the expo. The speaker roster features renowned bakers such as:
- Stanley Ginsberg – Author: “The Rye Baker” and “Inside the Jewish Bakery”
- Nicky Giusto – Central Milling, Baking Team USA 2016
- Craig Ponsford – Artisan Baking Center; Ponsford’s Place; Baking Team USA 1996
- Leslie Mackie – Macrina Bakery; Author: “Leslie Mackie’s Macrina Bakery“ and “More From Macrina Bakery”
- Ciril Hitz – Johnson & Wales University; Baking Team USA 2002: Author: “Baking Artisan Breads” and “Baking Artisan Breads and Pastries
- Lauren Haas – Johnson & Wales University
- Martin Philip – King Arthur Flour; Author: “Breaking Bread: A Baker’s Journey In 75 Recipes”
- Matt McDonald – Aryzta/LaBrea Bread; contributor Bouchon Bakery Book
DEMO AGENDA – subject to change.
Sunday, September 8th:
| 10:30 am | Ricky DeMaria Topic: Old School Italian Made New Again |
| 11:30 am | Billy Manzo Topic: It’s Not Just Pizza |
| 12:30 pm | Nicholas Ahrens, Bay State Milling Topic: Baking With Sprouted Grains: The Basics |
| 1:30 pm | Ciril Hitz, Johnson & Wales University; Baking Team USA 2002, Silver Medal; author, “Baking Artisan Pastries” and “Baking Artisan Bread” Topic: Kouign-Amann Product Line Made with Laminated Brioche |
| 3:30 pm | Bobby Schaffer Topic: “Finding Lost Larson” Identifying a Niche and Serving a Community |
Monday, September 9th:
| 10:30 am | Leslie Mackie, Macrina Bakery; Author, “Macrina Bakery & Cafe Cookbook” and “More from Macrina” Topic: Pizza Bianca and Italian Sandwiches |
| 11:30 am | Jane Cho, Macrina Bakery Topic: As Easy As Pie: Adding Artisan Pies to your Menu |
| 12:30 pm | Craig Ponsford, Central Milling; Baking Team USA 1996, Gold Medal, Baguettes Topic: Explore the Baker’s Color Palette: White to Whole Grain and Every Flour in Between |
| 1:30 pm | Stanley Ginsberg, Author: “The Rye Baker” and “Inside the Jewish Bakery” Topic: Simplifying Rye Bread |
| 3:30 pm | Matt McDonald, Aryzta/LaBrea Bread; contributor Bouchon Bakery Book Topic: “Keeping It Simple” |
Tuesday, September 10th:
| 10:30 am | Martin Philip, King Arthur Flour; Author, “Breaking Bread” Topic: “Brush Up Your Shaping.” Boules, batards, baguettes and pan breads. The basics of hand shaping. |
| 11:30 am | Megan Forman Topic: Kings Cake and Seasonal Variations |
| 12:30 pm | Lauren Haas, Johnson & Wales University, Cocoa Barry, Sosa Topic: Travel Cakes: Enhancing Creativity and Adding Value |
| 1:30 pm | Melina Kelson Topic: The Versatility of Brioche |
| 3:30 pm | Jacob Baggenstos Topic: Repurposing Unsold Product with Minimum Labor and Maximum Gains |
Wednesday, September 11th:
| 10:30 am | Nicky Giusto, Central Milling, Baking Team USA 2016 Topic: Varietal Vollkornbort – An Assortment of Whole Grain Breads |
| 11:30 am | Jory Downer, Bennison’s Bakery; Baking Team USA, World Champion, 2005 Topic: Transitioning Competition Pastry to Daily Products |
| 12:30 pm | Jeremy Gaduoas, Midori Bakery & Aryzta; Baking Team USA 2012 Topic: Seasons of Change |
