CONNECTING GLOBAL BAKING EDUCATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Update: IBIEDUCATE 2021 has been cancelled. Instead, please join our livestream session iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS. In 2022, IBIEDUCATE programming at IBIE will consist if more than 100 learning opportunities.

In 2019, IBIE and iba announced a strategic alliance partnership in an effort to support the growth and advancement of the global baking industry.What we have found since then is that our world is even more connected than ever. This makes this October’s educational events even more exciting.

All around the world, at the same time, our industry will produce events both in-person with IBIEducate 2021 in Kansas City and virtually with iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS.

IBIEducate 2021 is an industry education event produced by ABA and BEMA that will take place live in Kansas City October 26-28. Educational topics will include workforce, production, sanitary design, hands-on training, certification courses, IncuBAKER, technology and ingredients, Insights & Discovery and facility tours.  iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS is a free event taking place October 25-28 with online experiences to Entertain, Learn, Discover and Entertain.

What is so exciting about this partnership and these concurrent events is that we are working together to navigate the changing paradigms of training and educating our global workforce both in-person and virtually. And that partnership continues to strengthen as each organization presents dynamic programs to help our global industry thrive.

Take, for example, iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS building upon the previous success of its virtual event in March 2021. Attendees will more easily navigate the four pillars of CONNECT, DISCOVER, LEARN, and ENTERTAIN. And then based on the areas of interest, the platform will recommend tailored content such as exciting lectures or interesting product presentations from innovative companies.

Be sure to check out our iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS session on US TRENDS or stop by the IBIE virtual booth. We’re going to examine the U.S. market and explore baking manufacturing trends. Key issues will include how the industry is managing COVID-19, supply chain, shipping and more. It’s a lot of ground to cover.

Meanwhile, at IBIEducate 2021, joins together the talents, expertise, and connections of the American Bakers Association and BEMA to bring attendees an extremely hands-on learning experience. And, because of the partnership, IBIEducate 2021 attendees in Kansas City can register for free to iba.CONNECTING Experts virtual program to engage with their baking industry peers from around the globe.

Lastly, this cooperation shows the promise of how great will be in 2022 at IBIE in Las Vegas and 2023 in Munich. This pandemic has kept but we are showing we have never been more connected.

BNP Media is one of the leading publishers in the grain-based food industry. As the Gold Media Sponsor, they will provide print and online promotional opportunities and also support targeted marketing activities and onsite programming. BNP Media will also work closely with IBIE to promote show news and reports through their digital and print channels, as well as thought-provoking articles and coverage.

“IBIE’s strategic business partnerships with industry media helps us further the reach of our message and allows us to communicate the value of the event to a broader, more diverse audience,” said Dennis Gunnell, president of Formost Fuji/IBIE Chairman. “Working with BNP Media gives us access to key markets, covering the full spectrum of the grain-based food industry.”

IBIE selected BNP Media due to its commitment to and reputation for delivering timely, relevant news to leaders in volume baking and snack food manufacturing. BNP Media’s portfolio includes online magazines like Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, Candy Industry, and Cannabis Products.

Gunnell commented, “This partnership also helps us to publicize new products and trends to appeal to potential attendees, helping to expand the show and benefiting the entire industry.”

Additionally, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery will serve as the presenting sponsor for IBIE’s BEST in Baking Program, recognizing suppliers and bakers who advance sustainability, workforce development, sanitation, and product innovation.

IBIE 2022 offers something for baking industry members across the globe. The show showcases the latest technologies, equipment, and new product introductions, along with interactive experiences, networking events, and inspiring forums, making it one of the most anticipated industry events in the world.

About IBIE:

The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) is the largest event in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together all segments of the grain-based foods industry supply chain. Held in Las Vegas every three years, IBIE gathers the baking community to fuel the next generation of bakers, promote economic growth, educate and advance the future of baking together. Owned by the American Bakers Association (ABA), and the Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) and supported by the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), all proceeds from this non-profit event are invested back into the grain-based food industry.