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Show Features at IBIE 2025

UNBEATABLE SHOW FEATURES

As the largest, most comprehensive baking industry event in the Western Hemisphere, there is never a dull moment with these can’t-miss show features at IBIE. At the Baking Expo™, the excitement of competition, compelling displays of creativity, industry awards and networking events are all around. These inspiring forums and events ignite conversations with peers and connections with new contacts. Check out the list below to find out what’s happening at IBIE 2025.

ARTISAN Village

The Artisan Village is an interactive, innovative hub offering exceptional learning opportunities and exciting competitions. It’s a prime destination for bakers looking to hone their skills, make connections and walk away inspired for growth in every aspect of their business. With expert-led demos and talks celebrating all things craft, whether it be bread, pastry or chocolate — there’s no shortage of insights here.

BEST IN BAKING – INDUSTRY AWARDS

Together with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, IBIE recognizes suppliers and bakeries committed to positive transformation in the industry through the BEST in Baking industry awards. Established in 2010, these award categories have expanded to honor leaders among the array of initiatives the global baking industry is invested in. Topics include sustainability, workforce development, sanitation, product innovation, plant efficiency, and automation/robotics.

New categories to be announced for IBIE 2025.

IBIEDUCATE

At IBIE, you’ll access the most comprehensive baking industry education event in the world—and get the expert insights you need to take your baking business to the next level. IBIEducate delivers a cutting-edge program with something for everyone—no matter your job function or industry segment. Choose from 100+ sessions addressing the hottest topics across the entire baking spectrum. Formats include classroom sessions, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations.

INNOVATION SHOWCASE

In partnership with Sosland Publishing, IBIE’s Innovation Showcase debuts the newest products and technology to enhance your operations, all on display in one convenient location. Entries include Ingredients, Equipment, Packaging and Safety products never before seen at IBIE.

RBA Retail BAKERS CENTER

Get creative ideas and practical tips at the show-stopping RBA Retail Bakers Center. At this popular show feature, you’ll discover riveting baking competitions, inspiring stories, and live demonstrations from some of the biggest names in the industry! Experience it all for FREE in one convenient location.

WHOLESALE BAKERS CENTER

Explore in-depth discussions led by expert speakers covering vital topics such as sustainability, workforce development, operational efficiencies and more. With carefully crafted programming, this space offers a customized learning experience designed to address unique challenges and opportunities for wholesale bakers. Connect with peers, build your network, and join us at the Wholesale Bakers Center to unlock the knowledge that elevates your commercial baking business..

CREATIVE CAKE DECORATING COMPETITION

Creativity will take center stage as six teams of elite professional cake decorators challenge each other to a contest of imagination, artistry and skill during one of baking’s most prestigious competitions. Pillsbury’s Creative Cake Decorating Competition consists of four categories: wedding cake, rolled fondant, sculpted, and a hyper-realistic category, “Everything is Cake.”

GREAT AMERICAN PIE FESTIVAL

In partnership with the American Pie Council, IBIE presents The Great American Pie Festival. Taste-test to your heart’s content at this show feature, where you’ll find a variety of ready-made pies crafted with different cutting, filling and baking equipment. Expo-goers are in for a treat, buyers for supermarkets or restaurants can shop around, and suppliers can assess the finished products made with particular ingredients or equipment.

QUICKBITES

QuickBITES are a series of 20-minute presentations from industry, health and trend experts. These sessions will be hosted over four days and topics will focus on grain-foods industry issues, consumer concerns and the future of food.

WORLD BREAD AWARDS USA

The World Bread Awards USA will once again take place at the Baking Expo™ to celebrate exceptional loaves. Judges will examine entries from over 15 product categories covering an array of bread products from baguettes and bagels to sourdough and flatbread.

PIZZA INDUSTRY INFO CENTER

Attendees who currently offer pizza or are considering adding it to their offerings (frozen or fresh) will have the opportunity to learn from pizza experts who will share knowledge on best practices, recipes, food costs, growth rates, consumer trends, the state of the industry and more.