IBIE 2025
What We Saw, Heard & Learned
About IBIE
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) is the largest baking industry event in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together the global grain-based foods community every three years in Las Vegas.
As a co-owner of IBIE, BEMA plays a unique role in bringing the baking industry together. From networking and education to member connections and special opportunities, BEMA helps members make the most of their time at IBIE.
Looking Ahead to IBIE 2028
IBIE 2025 brought the global baking industry together in Las Vegas. Explore the trends, insights, conversations and BEMA perspectives that shaped the event and continue to influence what’s ahead. Unlock insights with your BEMA membership.
Save the Date for IBIE 2028
September 16-20, 2028
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Looking Back at IBIE 2025
Where AI and Technology Meets the Workforce
What did IBIE reveal about labor challenges and automation?
Where is AI moving from experimentation toward practical application?
Read the Commercial Baking Industry Guide to AI →
Capital Investment
What are bakery manufacturers investing in and why?
Read Building Safer Bakeries, Producing Safer Food →
Equipment Innovation
What technologies and solutions were generating attention?
The Future of Baking
What broader shifts should equipment manufacturers be watching?
A Connected Baking Industry
Read Stronger Together: How Purpose, Connection, and Shared Goals Transform Organizations →
What Can IBIE 2025 Teach Us About 2028?
Kimberly Hardcastle’s BEMA Convention presentation offers valuable insights to help manufacturers look ahead, think strategically, and prepare for what’s next at IBIE.
Key Takeaways
01 – What changed: attendees are arriving more informed.
02 – What manufacturers should watch: Trust, expertise, and experience are becoming differentiators.
03 – What it means heading into 2028: Start planning the full attendee journey now.
