We are so excited to introduce our first Pastry Note Speaker - Chef Karina Rivera! Be sure to join us during this time to hear a little bit about who chef Karina is, how she got to where she is today, and everything in between to conclude our first day of the National Pastry Conference.

Chef jean Schapowal and Chef Reva Alexander will take the stage to talk about their journey from international competitors to being appointed the leaders of the US Division for FIPGC.

Join a local Charlotte Guest Chef in Unox’s, one of our Proud Platinum Partners, booth for a glimpse of whimsy followed by some tasty treats.

Introducing a fun and exciting session that we’re calling Sweet Speaks where Chef Paul Bodrogi will be paired up with Chefs in a more quaint interview setting. Conversations will be organic and unscripted, and fun will be had for all!

Advanced Gourmet, one of proud our platinum partners, will be taking to our main floor stage to teach everyone about the history and structure of gelato! Join them today, and sample some super delicious, artisanal gelato!

Join a local Charlotte Guest Chef in Unox’s, one of our Proud Platinum Partners, booth for a glimpse of whimsy followed by some tasty treats.

Sabrina Mancin of Bravo North America and Chef Christophe Rull of Rull’s Kitchen have teamed up Unox to do a collaborative demo to showcase the versatility of both Unox’s and Bravo’s top-tier equipment!

This is something we’re so very excited to introduce to you all - Podcast Proofs. These are live-recorded podcast sessions, captured in the moment while the competitions are happening, and CakeBiz Broadcast Podcast will be interviewing Chef Ashley Holt. Keep an eye out for when these episodes get uploaded to our podcasters’ streaming platforms.

Attend this demo to learn all there is to know about vanilla! We will present on the history of this Queen of Spices, the different varietals, its production, and understand the flavor nuances of different bean origins from around the world.

Welcome cookie aficionados and baking enthusiasts! We gather to celebrate the

delightful art of cookie-making at the Cookie Competition. Our talented bakers will

showcase their skills and creativity in crafting the perfect cookie creations. Get ready to

be dazzled in an array of textures and designs that will tantalize and warm your hearts.

Grab a glass of milk and get ready to experience a sweet treat extravaganza like never

before.

Join your favourite Pastry Wizard as he demonstrates the depth of his skills in Unox’s, one of our Proud Platinum Partners, booth. Put your aprons on, and let’s get started!

Join us, the Bake Squad crew, and our Pastrycon emcee on the main floor stage for a Q&A session with the iconic squad from your favourite streaming service! Guest interaction/questions are encouraged!

Welcome, gelato lovers and expert artisans alike, to the highly anticipated Gelato Competition! Today, we gather to celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into creating the perfect scoop of gelato. Our talented competitors will have the chance to showcase their innovative flavors, impeccable presentation, and exquisite textures. Let the friendly rivalry begin as we immerse ourselves in a world of creamy delights and frozen delights. 

In this live event, competitors will craft their gelato creations from scratch in the competition kitchens, with complete freedom to choose their flavors. 

Welcome to the annual Cake Artistry Competition, where talented cake crafters from all around come together to showcase their skills in a live cake sculpting battle. This exhilarating event promises to be a visual feast as contestants mold, carve, and decorate their edible masterpieces in a race against the clock. Join us as we witness the magic of sugar, flour, and creativity come alive on the competition stage. Let the icing, fondant, and imagination flow as these skilled artists turn ordinary cakes into extraordinary works of art.

Welcome to the exciting competition where professionals and hobbyists come together to showcase their creativity in reinventing the tiered cake and tell a story through cake and other edible mediums. 

Though the cake’s interior will be inedible, it should be representative of a cake that could be recreated in a bakery setting or professional kitchen and served at a large gathering.

Competitors will create their concept cakes ahead of time, off-site, according to the competition rules. Open to professional cake artists and hobbyists.