We are bringing together all things pastry to help revitalize, ignite and inspire the industry. National Pastry Conference will be that platform that will bring professionals, non-professionals, students and those inspiring to become a pastry chef together in the largest pastry networking event in the US. 

The three-day conference will be broken down into four sections:

1.  Demos – All the demos that take place are in a separate gathering space so you are not distracted by the Pastry show. Learn and get inspired from your favourite chefs that will demonstrate new techniques, ingredients and trends that are moving the industry forward. Educate yourself from industry professionals on business trends etc. 

2. Pastry Show – for the price of admission, the show allows big business and small business to showcase new products, equipment and ingredients to all that attend. Visit the many booths of big business that showcase new equipment being used in the industry. Purchase ingredients, tools and clothing from the best businesses. Purchase and sample treats from small business owners that specialize in chocolate, cookies, cakes, baked goods and desserts from around the country. 

   For those inspiring chefs, you will have a chance to visit and talk to schools from all over the country that have an established hospitality program with a focus on pastry.

   Network with the best of the best that this industry has to offer. You never know who could be walking around.

3. Live Stage Events – for the price of admission, the three-day live stage events will join forces with leading talent in the industry to discuss what is happening in the pastry world today. Keep up to date on what is happening with the competition. 

4. Competition – for the price of admission, come watch the top chefs compete head-to-head in three days of competition. Broken down into separate categories, you will have the opportunity to watch chefs work in a kitchen crafting live in real time their competition creations. Watch cookie makers, cake decorators, chocolatiers, restaurant chefs, chocolate bean to bar makers, ice cream and gelato chefs from all over the country. End the last day of competitions watching professional chocolate and cake sculptors do their thing by creating a masterpiece work of art from their medium.  

Ways to Participate

1. Register to compete in any of the 9 competitions that best suit your pastry focus. 

   Please note there are 2 hobbyist subcategories under Cookie Showcase and Concept Cake.

2. Register to attend the conference as a spectator with options for 1 day access, 3 day access, All-Access, and VIP.  Stay tuned to our social media channels for more updates about General Admission going live.

3. Can't attend, but want to support the cause?  Reach out to info@pastrycon.com about tailoring a way to support the event.