The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) returns to Las Vegas Sept. 13-17, bringing together the baking industry’s executives, manufacturers and artisans under one roof.
Designed by the industry, IBIE’s mission is to equip attendees with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to move forward and be prepared for what’s next.
This year’s event features more than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe, showcasing the full supply chain for baking and food manufacturing. From technology and equipment to ingredients and packaging solutions, IBIE is the place to find the latest advancements that are shaping the future of baking.
Education remains a cornerstone of IBIE, with its largest program yet featuring more than 250 IBIEducate sessions and demos included with every registration. Attendees can explore critical industry topics ranging from the impact of AI and automation to formulation and consumer behavior, provided by expert speakers to help businesses thrive in today’s evolving marketplace.
Among the highlights at IBIE 2025 are show features designed to inspire, education and entertain:
- Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie: National baking teams from Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Mexico and the U.S. will compete in categories like boulangerie, viennoiserie and artistic bread showpieces, vying for the chance to represent the Western Hemisphere at the World Cup of Baking in Paris.
- The Rockin’ Pint Concert: This ’80s-themed networking event features performances by Wang Chung and Baker Duff Goldman with his band, Foie Grock.
- RBA Retail Bakers Center: Live demonstrations, competitions and stories from some of the most popular names in baking, including Buddy Valastro, Paulina Abascal, Iginio Massari, Romain Dufour and Duff Goldman.
- Wholesale Bakers Center: With carefully crafted programming, this space offers a tailored learning experience designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities for commercial bakers.
- Chef Talks: New this year, this series spotlights leading baking voices from Mexico and Latin America, featuring innovation and flavor trends with real-time translation.
- Panettone World Cup: Experience the excitement as expert bakers present their panettone creations for live evaluation on the show floor. This contest celebrates panettone’s rich heritage and determines who will advance to the global finals in Milan, Italy, in November 2026.
- Creative Cake Decorating Competition: Six elite teams will compete in artistry and skill, showcasing wedding cakes, rolled fondant, sculpted cakes and buttercream creations.
- Innovation Showcase: This showcase debuts the newest products and technology to enhance operations, all on display in one location. Entries include emerging ingredients, equipment, packaging and safety products not seen at IBIE.
- The Artisan Village: An interactive hub offering learning opportunities and competitions focused on artisan and specialty baked goods.
- Best in Baking Industry Awards: Honoring suppliers and bakeries committed to positive transformation in the industry across paramount topics like sustainability, workforce development, sanitation, packaging innovation, plant efficiency and automation/robotics.
- Two Specialty Pavilions: Introducing pavilions showcasing the Snack Food and Pet Food sectors within the baking industry.
Attendees can save up to 23 percent by registering online by Sept. 10. Registration will remain open both online and onsite at the Las Vegas Convention Center through Sept. 17. For more details and to register, visit bakingexpo.com/
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