IBIE Artisan Village

Artisan Village

Explore Artisanal Baking

The Artisan Village is an interactive hub celebrating the artistry of baking. You’ll find World Bread Awards USA, Panettone World Cup – Americas Selection and a suite of presentations focused on artisan baking. It’s a prime destination for bakers looking to deepen their understanding, make connections and walk away inspired by growth in every aspect of their business.

EDUCATION SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

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SEPT. 14	SESSION	SPEAKER
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM	The Future of the Artisan Bakery: Tradition Meets Transformation	Susanna Seidemann – iba
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Scaling Up with Local Grains: Grand Central Bakery Case Study	Mel Darbyshire – Grand Central Bakery
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM	Gut Health and Sourdough	Karl De Smedt – Puratos
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM	The Bagel Boom: Artisan Innovation Meets Business Opportunity	Sam Silverman – BagelUp and BagelFest
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM	From São Paulo to the World: Brazil’s Pizza Revolution	Alexandre Neves – FIPAN

SEPT. 17	SESSION	SPEAKER
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Mission Possible: Feeding the Future	Emily Whitehouse – So They Can
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Navigating Change: Challenges and Opportunities in Europe’s Evolving Baking Industry	Susanna Seidemann – iba
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM	What Does It Mean to Be Artisan Today? Perspectives From Operators of Artisan Bakeries of Different Types and Scales	Karen Bornarth – BBGA

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE VILLAGE?

World Bread Awards USA

The IBIE World Bread Awards USA, the nation’s most prestigious bread competition, is back for 2025. With 13 award categories, including baguettes, bagels, and sourdough, there’s a place for every type of bread creation. Additional specialty award categories, such as the Showstopper (Savory or Sweet) and the Student Baker categories, add even more excitement to the competition.

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Panettone World Cup – Americas Selection

The Panettone World Cup makes its debut at IBIE 2025! This renowned competition showcases panettone’s history, technique and global appeal. Experience the excitement of this festive baking competition and see who will advance to the global grand championship. The Americas Selection is open to contestants throughout the Western Hemisphere*. The winners will represent their country in the world final in Milan, Italy, in November 2026.

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