The Retail Bakers of America have partnered with IBIE this year to bring you the top educational opportunies available. Take note of the schedule sessions and mark your schedule for those you don't want to miss.
Sunday, September 26
RBA Hands-on Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cake Sculpting
Working with Sugar Veil
Fondant / Modeling Chocolate
RBA Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Latest Wedding Cake Trends — Marketing to today's brides
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Websites and Beyond — Online advertising and promotion using Contant Contact and social media
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Troubleshooting Production Issues
Monday, September 27
RBA Hands-on Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cake Sculpting
Advanced Fondant
Working with Fondant
RBA Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Baking Healthy: Using alternative ingredients
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Wedding Cakes: Sales, production and delivery issues
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Adding a Deli to Your Bakery: Wise investment or extra headaches?
Tuesday, September 28
RBA Hands-on Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cookie Decorating with Fondant & More
Tiers, Spears and Fears
Jewels and Gems from Sugar
RBA Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Baking for a Clean Label
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Theme-based Merchandising for Your Retail Bakery
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sculpted Cakes: Marketing and pricing strategies
Wednesday, Septmeber 29
RBA Hands-on Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Airbrushing Class / Demonstration
Lifelike Gumpaste Flowers
Tired of Turnover? Toos for Finding and Retaining a Solid Staff
RBA Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes!
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Pricing for Profit in the Retail Bakery
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Reformulating for a Trans-Fat-Free Bakery