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BEMA Convention

BEMA CONVENTION

Located on the majestic Kohala Coast, Fairmont Orchid is a luxury Hawaiʻi Island escape surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon.

“BEMA’s Convention is the perfect combination of time-honored traditions and relationships with future-facing conversations that drive innovation and intelligent solutions. You won’t find a better place in the baking industry to connect and learn with the best of the best food producers and suppliers.”
Clay Miller – Burford Corp. 

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IBIE

Held in Las Vegas every three years, the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) brings together all segments of the supply chain and professional baking community to fuel the next generation of bakers, promote economic growth, educate and advance the future of baking. All proceeds from this nonprofit event are invested back into the industry.

“As co-owners of the tradeshow, BEMA is dedicated to making IBIE 2025 an exceptional experience for our members and the industry as a whole. IBIE is a showcase event for the grains-based food industry and will be a highlight of your 2025 business travel. I encourage you to take full advantage of sponsorship and educational opportunities, as well as each unique show feature.”
– Allen Wright – Hansaloy 

Quarterly Regional Dinners

REGIONAL DINNERS

Regional Dinners are a great way to connect and grow industry relationships around a dinner table in a city near you. We have hosted dinners in Atlanta, Kansas City, Dallas, Los Angeles, York, and Columbus. Stay tuned as we may come to a city near you!

“BEMA’s Regional Dinner program offers an opportunity to connect with industry professionals in a casual and relaxed setting. The atmosphere fosters meaningful conversations and stronger professional relationships making it more than just a networking event – it’s a chance to build connections that truly matter.”
Mitch Lund – HaF SBX
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NEXUS

NEXUS is all about collaboration and being the solution to many of your business and professional development needs. NEXUS has something for everyone from your team from executive leadership and business development to R&D, sales, human resources, and operations.

“The BEMA Ascend program was a great experience that allowed me to attend NEXUS learn more about myself and the industry. I was also able to connect with other vendors and build personal relationships with people that AMF will be partnering with in the future. If the goal of being a BEMA Ascend award recipient is to expand my network and foster connections within the industry, I can confidently say it was a resounding success!”
– Fong Hum – AMF 

BEMA IN 2026

Our Vision For The Year

2025-2026 Chairman of the Board, Jay Hardy, provides insights on how BEMA will continue to fulfil its mission throughout the year.

THE LATEST BUZZ

Recent News From BEMA And In The Baking Industry

  • OAR Episode 18 featured image

    On A Roll Episode 18: Combining Engineering, Maintenance, And New Technology

    Kerwin Brown interviews Eugenio Alvarez, VP Global Engineering and Maintenance at Grupo Bimbo, as he shares his path to the baking industry, his perspective on leadership, and his experience leading teams in engineering maintenance, and new technologies.

  • Press Release: BEMA Announces Promotion of Emily Bowers to Executive Vice President

    BEMA is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Bowers to the role of Executive Vice President, recognizing ten years of dedicated service and exceptional leadership across the organization and the industry. Emily’s promotion reflects BEMA’s commitment to strong leadership, sound governance, and organizational excellence. BEMA congratulates Emily on this well-deserved achievement and looks forward to the continued impact she will make in her expanded role.

  • OAR Episode 17 featured image

    On A Roll Episode 17: A Path Through The Food Industry Into Baking

    In this interview with Kerwin Brown, Jeff Shura of Flowers Foods shares his path to the baking industry, his leadership approach, and tips for those who are just getting started in the industry.

  • Preparing for the Agentic AI Revolution in Baking

    CEO Insights: Preparing for the Agentic AI Revolution in Baking

    Artificial intelligence is no longer just analyzing data - it’s beginning to take action. As agentic AI emerges, the baking industry stands on the brink of a transformation where autonomous systems can predict demand, optimize logistics, and streamline operations in ways once unimaginable.

  • A Career In International Sales In The Baking Industry

    On A Roll Ep16: A Career In International Sales In The Baking Industry

    In this interview with Kerwin Brown, Mike Cornelis of Bundy Baking Solutions reflects on his journey through the baking industry, from his beginnings in Illinois with a communications degree to an unexpected career in pan manufacturing and international sales.

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