As the global grain-based food industry’s largest, most important trade event in the Western Hemisphere, IBIE covers the latest trends in every sector of the baking industry. No matter if you produce salty snacks, chocolate confection, cookies, cakes, or brownies — the products, equipment, and education you’re looking for is ALL BAKED IN. With the popularity of cannabis-infused foods at an all-time high, there’s never been a better time to explore this budding industry segment.
This year, IBIE is partnering with Cannabis Products, a top publication covering cannabis food and beverage baking trends, to bring you the IBIE Cannabis Central pavilion. This captivating new show feature in the North Hall shines a light on cannabis baked goods, allowing attendees to meet with suppliers who support this unique industry space and learn from experts during the many sessions taking place on-stage.
Infused with Educational Insights
This bustling pavilion will be a must-see destination for those interested in learning about the unique business challenges and opportunities in the cannabis foods space. Learn about the nuances of working with this popular ingredient in terms of R&D, legal and regulatory, manufacturing, labeling, packaging, sourcing, distribution, and commercialization. This pavilion is just the spark you need to launch or scale your operation from trends to product innovation and go-to-market strategies to manufacturing insights.
Schedule & Sessions:
| Date | Time | Session Title | Author | Title / Company |
| Sunday, Sep 18 | 1:00 – 1:45 pm | Cannabis as an Ingredient | Jessica Cristadoro Noah Huffer | Owner The Vivid Team / Food Business Consulting Nutrition and Regulatory Specialist Food Business Consulting, LLC |
| Sunday, Sep 18 | 2:00 – 2:45 pm | How to Start a Cannabis Business | Peggy Moore | CEO Love Bakery |
| Sunday, Sep 18 | 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Health Effects of THC, CBD, Rare Cannabinoids and How to Harness Them | Jeff Chen | CEO Radicle Science |
| Sunday, Sep 18 | 4:00 – 4:45 pm | How To Start a Cannabis Business | Peggy Moore | CEO Love Bakery |
| Monday, Sep 19 | 1:00 – 1:45 pm | Multi-facility Quality Control | Stephanie Gorecki | VP, Product Development Cresco Labs |
| Monday, Sep 19 | 2:00 – 2:45 pm | Cannabis 101 Development: What I Wish I Had Known About Working with Cannabis | Steffen Weck | Owner Food Business Consulting |
| Monday, Sep 19 | 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Demystifying the Cannabis Extraction Process for Commercial Scale | Matt Anderson | CEO Vanguard Scientific |
| Monday, Sep 19 | 4:00 – 4:45 pm | How to Infuse Baked Goods with Cannabis-Derived Products…LEGALLY | Steven Schain | Senior Counsel Schain Law Firm |
| Tuesday, Sep 20 | 1:00 – 1:45 pm | Cannabis Trends in Bakery | Jerry Smiley | Partner Strategic Growth Partners, Inc. |
| Tuesday, Sep 20 | 2:00 – 2:45 pm | Formulating with Cannabis Flavor | Jessica Cristadoro | Owner The Vivid Team / Food Business Consulting |
| Tuesday, Sep 20 | 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Cannabis Ingredients for Baked Goods: Safety, Quality, and Usage | Hilary Brown | Director of Technical and Analytical Services SōRSE Technology |
| Tuesday, Sep 20 | 4:00 – 4:45 pm | The $25B Cannabis Opportunity: Data, Trends & Paths to Entry | Chris Walsh | CEO MJBiz / Marijuana Business Daily |
As of August 8, 2022. Schedule subject to change. Please view the mobile app for the most up-to-date information.
AFTER PARTY
The show’s not over and the party is just getting started! Head over to the Azilo Ultra Pool at the Sahara for some late night fun, entertainment, and after-hours networking with your host — Bow Wow!
Location: Sahara Las Vegas
Date: Tuesday, September 20
Happy Hour: 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Party: 9 PM – 1 AM
