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The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has worked to increase protection from costly government overreach, build the talent pool of skilled workers with specialized training programs, and forge industry alignment by establishing a more receptive environment to grow the baking industry. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 1,000 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, cookies, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas, and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products feeding America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $153 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 799,500 highly skilled people. Visit us at www.americanbakers.org or at the ABA/BEMA booth in the Grand Concourse to learn how ABA can help promote and grow your business.

BEMA is an influential partner in the baking industry. Fulfilling our mission to connect, educate and provide resources to our membership and the industries they serve, we lead the way in providing relevant and applicable professional development solutions, and also offer the most unique networking opportunities available. Through their participation in BEMA, our members see actual ROI by being well positioned to offer their customers the most effective and innovative solutions on the market. BEMA’s vision is to create an overwhelming competitive advantage for our members, and that vision is executed strategically through BEMA-U, IBIE, the Baking Industry Forum, scholarships and our yearly Convention. Visit us at the ABA/BEMA booth in the Grand Concourse Lobby at IBIE or at www.bema.org.

Founded in 1918, the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), a 501c6 not-for-profit trade association is committed to the success of the retail baking industry. We are a baker’s business partner connecting buyers and sellers to build profitable bakeries. Together with our members, we create industry-specific training programs and develop small business programs. We foster the community of retail bakeries providing a forum for exchange of industry and business information, as well as networking, learning opportunities and mentoring among bakers, future and existing. We also create industry standards through professional certification, industry research and school programs. www.RetailBakersofAmerica.org BRAND NEW IN 2019 - Get creative ideas and practical tips at the RBA Bakers Center, brought to you by Bundy Baking Solutions in the North Hall, where you’ll discover riveting baking competitions and live demonstrations from some of the biggest names in the industry! Also, visit the Retail Bakers of America at booth 1235.

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at the ABA/BEMA booth in the Grand Concourse.

Baking industry companies are facing a multi-generational challenge in the marketplace and workforce. How are companies leading their employees to address the varied demands of their consumers and re-calibrating talent development programs to meet the diverse styles of their executives? Join distinguished baking industry leaders for a panel discussion moderated by the NextGenBaker Co-Chairs as they share their unique perspectives on these challenges and leadership lessons they have learned.

Speakers:Workforce Issues PresentationRobb MacKie, President & CEO, American Bakers Association Industry Trends PresentationCyrille Filott, Global Strategist Consumer Foods, RabobankPanel Moderators: NextGenBaker Co-Chairs Brent Bradshaw, Flowers Foods and Brandon Woods, AMF Bakery Systems

Panelists: Brad Alexander, COO, Flowers FoodsCarrie Jones-Barber, CEO, Dawn FoodsLuc Mongeau, President, Weston FoodsDaniel Servitje, Chairman & CEO, Grupo Bimbo

WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center | N250DATE: Tuesday, September 10, 2019TIME: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

All attendees, including guests/spouses, require a ticket for entry.

Global Leadership Forum @ IBIE

Thank you to the 2019 sponsors of the NextGenBaker Global Leadership Forum.

ABA Logistics Conference @ IBIEJoin us at the ABA Logistics Conference for transportation and logistics-focused presentations and discussions. Topics will cover FSMA compliance, next-generation vehicles, truck-only tolling, driver shortage, and more.

WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center | N231DATE: Friday, September 6, 2019TIME: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Reserve your spot today: http://bit.ly/ABATRUCKING

Become a true master of your craft. Find new ingredients and process formulations. Increase your sales and profits. Access the largest baking event education program in the world—and get the expert insights you need to take your bakery to the next level. Choose from 100+ sessions that address the hottest topics across the entire professional baking spectrum.

To add IBIEducate session bundles to your IBIE registration, visit www.ibie2019.com/registration

IBIE’s industry-leading education programming is made possible through the expertise and contributions of valued learning partners.

DATE TIME SLOT LOCATION SESSION TITLE

Saturday, September 7, 2019 Morning 1/2 day N259 Lead the Way (Morning; included in Saturday Education Pass)

Saturday, September 7, 2019 Afternoon 1/2 day N259 Lead the Way (Afternoon; included in Saturday Education Pass)

Saturday, September 7, 2019 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm N253 Flower to Flour and Pound to lbs – Baking and Infusing Cannabis into Food

Sunday, September 8, 2019 8:30 am – 9:30 am N253 Sexual Harassment – The Next Generation

Sunday, September 8, 2019 9:45 am – 10:45 am N256 Flower to Flour and Pound to lbs – Baking and Infusing Cannabis into Food

Sunday, September 8, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm N253 Effective Policy for Sucessful Business: From Floor Time to the Bottom Line

Monday, September 9, 2019 8:30 am – 9:30 am N256 Navigating Prop 65 and Preventative Strategies

Monday, September 9, 2019 9:45 am – 10:45 am N252 Baking: Setting up a Controlled and Balanced Process

Monday, September 9, 2019 9:45 am – 10:45 am N254 Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Savings Opportunities for Baking

Monday, September 9, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm N256 Cookie & Cracker Baking 101

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 8:30 am – 9:30 am N253 Innovation for Success: Put the Competition in the Rearview Mirror!

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 8:30 am – 9:30 am N252 Regulation as a Force for Innovation – Packaging and Marketing Cannabis Food Products

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 9:45 am – 10:45 am N253 Power of Bakery: Catch a Ride in the Cart of Your Customers

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm N256 Trends in Nutrition Labeling

Boost your IBIE experience with ABA’s sessions at IBIEducate.