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Jon Lakefish walks the baking industry through practical AI strategies to implement with your team today.

Build momentum with Seb Terry's keynote delivered at BEMA Convention 2026 in Waimea, Hawaii. Forward his inspirational message onto your team.

As the baking industry continues to navigate evolving market demands, workforce challenges, technological advancements, and changing consumer expectations, BEMA's Convention programming is intentionally designed to help members address today's realities while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities.

The Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) is proud to announce that Kurt Miller of J&K Ingredients has been named the 2026 recipient of the Fred Springer Lifetime Achievement Award, the organization’s highest honor.

Built on strength. Focused on the future. Driven by member value. BEMA’s Strategic Plan is more than a roadmap—it’s a commitment to our members. BEMA is building on what makes this community strong while evolving how we deliver value across every touchpoint.

Kerwin Brown interviews Rick Oleshak, Vice President of Marketing at AB Mauri North America, as he shares his path to the baking industry from other industries such as NASCAR racing and beverage marketing.

Kerwin Brown interviews Jill Stang, Vice President of Sales at Lesaffre, as she shares her path through the baking industry, her experience with product development, and her involvement in various organizations in the baking industry.

You may have noticed that BEMA’s website has a new look — and we’re proud of it. But this update wasn’t just about improving what you see. It was about rebuilding what you don’t. 

As we evaluated our systems, we realized something important: even when the front end works well enough, the backend processes can quietly limit your effectiveness. That realization led us to step back, assess how we were collecting and using data, and ultimately redesign our internal systems to better serve our members. 

The experience reinforced a lesson that applies far beyond BEMA. 

BEMA, in collaboration with the American Society of Baking (ASB) and the Baking Equipment Assessment Group (BEAG), is pleased to announce the Sanitary Design Workshop, a two-day, in-depth educational program focused on practical, real-world approaches to sanitation, food safety, and sanitary design.

BEMA is pleased to announce that Seb Terry, internationally recognized keynote speaker and expert on personal transformation, peak performance, and creating environments for success, will deliver a keynote address at BEMA’s Convention 2026. Seb will take the stage on Saturday, June 27, 2026.