2019 Convention
June 18-22, 2019
Park Hyatt
Beaver Creek, Colorado
Bring your sense of adventure to Convention 2019!
Explore new markets that need the quality equipment, ingredient and services you produce. Hear from leading bakers who share their adventures in constructing green-field facilities, and meet a new industry partner through BEMA Connect.
Adventure for the family is just outside the door at The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek. Enjoy hiking, white water rafting, horses, ziplines and more.
Agenda At A Glance
Agenda At A Glance
Tuesday, June 18
Morning
Golf Tournament
Afternoon
Past Chairmen Meeting (closed)
Evening
Welcome Reception
Dinner on Your Own
Wednesday, June 19
Morning
Member Breakfast
BIF, the Baking Industry Forum, Presentation
Baker Insight Panel
Committee Meetings
Afternoon
Board of Directors Meeting (afternoon free for other attendees)
Evening
Theme Dinner – College Colors
Thursday, June 20
Morning
General Membership Meeting
IBIE Exhibitor Insight
Baker Insight Panels
Afternoon
Group Tours/Activities
Evening
Small Group Dinners with Bakers
Afterglow
Friday, June 21
Morning
BEMA Connect
Afternoon
Open
Evening
Small Group Dinners with Bakers
Afterglow
Saturday, June 22
Morning through Afternoon
Family Breakfast
Vail Family Day
Evening
Chairman’s Reception & Dinner
Sunday, June 23
Departures
Baker Insights & Presentations
Baker Insights & Presentations
Each morning, Convention’s business meetings bring you customer presentations and Q&A panels. Hear directly from bakers/producers and gain insights on ways you can help solve their biggest challenges.
BEMA’s Convention & Programs Committee is currently developing these topics:
Explore New Territories – insight on new and maturing markets for your products
- Baking with Cannabis
- Pet Food
- Gluten Free
Green Fields – case studies and insight from recent bakery construction and start-ups
BIF, the Baking Industry Forum – addressing issues the entire industry faces
Unique Networking Events
Unique Networking Events
BEMA Connect: One Member, One Baker, Connecting
BEMA Connect introduces bakers to suppliers they aren’t currently working with and matches the baker’s needs with your specific solutions. Meet one-on-one with baker guests, speed dating style on Friday, June 21. *
Small Group Dinners with Bakers
Connect with customers in a small-group setting. On Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21 we’ll organize groups of eight bakers and suppliers – spouses/guests included – to enjoy local restaurants.*
Golf Tournament
Red Sky Ranch, is the setting for the BEMA Cup on Tuesday, June 18. The courses, designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman, feature stunning mountain views. This scramble tournament incorporates rules that make play fun for advanced and beginner golfers alike.
The golf tournament will be held in the morning, please plan to arrive on Monday, June 17 if you plan to play.
Click Here To Register
Theme Dinner
Wear your favorite college team colors to this family-friendly tailgate event on Wednesday, June 19th.
Vail/Epic Discovery Family Day
On Saturday, June 22, spend the day in Vail and Adventure Ridge. Vail Village features great shopping and fun restaurants. Want to try a ropes course, alpine coaster or zipline? Take the gondola to the top of the mountain for all-ages fun at Epic Discovery.
Purchase Your Passes
Chairman’s Dinner
Celebrate a great year as we pass the gavel to the next chairman, then dance the night away. The whole family is invited to this event and “Western elegance” is suggested for attire.
*Separate registration required in May 2019.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As a featured sponsor, your company will be prominently featured in front of key players in the industry, many of whom are part of your customers. We believe Summit 2019 is a great fit and would be an outstanding opportunity to raise your brand’s awareness. For questions or more information contact Kelly Allen.
Breathtaking Beaver Creek
Breathtaking Beaver Creek
Nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Beaver Creek Resort treats you to spectacular summer adventures. The Beaver Creek Summer Adventure Center can help you plan hikes, rent mountain bikes and more.
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, BEMA’s home for Convention, features a lawn full of games, a pool, and activities just of the lobby – consider it “BEMA’s Back Yard.”
- Heated pool and Jacuzzis
- Ping Pong
- Volleyball
- Corn Hole
- Horseshoes
- Hiking Trails
- Kid’s adventure spot – bungee trampoline, mini ropes course, gem mining and putt putt golf (fees apply)
- Hiking and mountain biking trails
- Gondola & chairs to more hiking trails and Spruce Saddle lodge – a casual spot for lunch
The Beaver Creek Village features shops, an ice rink (open in the summer) and many casual, family-friendly restaurants for all tastes and preferences. There’s even a Starbucks!
Vail Village – for even more culinary, shopping and mountain adventure – is just a quick drive away. Or visit Edwards’ restaurants, movies and the Alpine Art Center.
Hotel Information
Hotel Information
The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village nestled in the Rocky Mountains. BEMA “owns” the hotel for the week – we can enjoy each other’s company in the “living room” (lobby) or “back yard” (lawn and mountain area). Accommodations range from king or double rooms ($249)* to suites ($315-$625)*. Preview the accommodations at this link.
Hyatt is implementing a new reservation system on January 1, 2019. Our room block will open at that time.
*base rate; does not include parking, resort fee and tax.
