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Convention 2024 – Baking Industry Association Landscape
On Saturday, June 29, BEMA Convention 2024 brought together an industry panel for a Q&A session discussing association strategic initiatives and opportunities for collaboration. The industry panel included representatives from the American Society of Baking (ASB), the American Bakers Association (ABA), the Grain Foods Foundation (GFF), the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI), and BEMA.
Convention 2024 – PepsiCo Foods Journey to RCBR Compliance
On Saturday, June 29, BEMA Convention 2024 guests welcomed Rob Cotton, R&D Director, Packaging Sustainable Materials, PepsiCo who discussed how the company is proactively developing a range of new biodegradable materials to adapt to the evolving regulatory environment of RCBR (Recyclable, Compostable, Biodegradable and Reusable) compliance.
Convention 2024 – Panel: Snack Sensation
On Saturday, June 29, BEMA Convention 2024 brought together an industry panel focused on the increasing prevalence of snacking and the growing consumer desire for more snack variety.
Workforce 2024: Knowledge Graphs: An Enabler of Supplier Discoverability and Enabling Digital Supply Chains
On Friday, June 28, professors Farhad Ameri and Binil Starly from Arizona State University (ASU) joined the Workforce Edition of BEMA Convention to offer members of the baking industry a glimpse into the powerful use of data within the supply chain.
Workforce 2024: Industrial Data Flow from Machine Assets
Workforce Edition culminated with a session on the Industrial Data Flow from Machine Assets and the growing complexity of data in factories from Binil Starly, Director of the School of Manufacturing Systems and Network, ASU.
Workforce 2024: Building Factory Dashboards for Industrial Internet of Things
On Friday, June 28, Workforce Edition continued with a session on Building Factory Dashboards for Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) from Binil Starly, Director of the School of Manufacturing Systems and Network, ASU. The session looked at next-generation dashboards and advancements in data analytics and machine learning.
In The Kitchen Ep5: Getting Ready For Convention 2024
Wondering what to pack and what events you or your family may be attending at #bemaconvention2024?
Press Release: BEMA Continues Successful Partnership with Arizona State University for Convention 2024
Overland Park, KS: BEMA is pleased to announce its ongoing collaboration with Arizona State University for the Workforce Edition 2024.
Press Release: Alex Weber Headlines BEMA Convention 2024
Overland Park, KS: BEMA is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for Convention 2024. Alex Weber, international keynote speaker, award-winning leader, author and American Ninja Warrior competitor and host will share his Unstoppable strategy to inspire engagement, gain a competitive edge, and unlock record-breaking achievements.
Convention 2023 Reflection: A Lifetime of Service
The act of volunteering attracts individuals who have a mission to give back and their commitment reflects on the strength of an organization. By offering a place to get involved and make a difference, volunteering can become the heart of a service organization.
Convention 2023 Reflection: Ask A Baker
On Friday, June 23, Convention 2023 brought together a panel of bakers for a Q&A session with attendees to share their wins and challenges of the last year. The baker panel included Bill Quigg of Richmond Baking, Margaret Ann Marsh of Flowers Foods, OJ DeSouza of Signature Baking Company and Alexander Salameh, Bakery of France.
Convention 2023 Reflection: The Women’s Bakery Update
On Saturday, June 24th, at the Chairman’s Dinner and Dance, BEMA Convention 2023 attendees had the opportunity to hear from Francoise.
