IBIE honored for rapid tradeshow growth

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IBIE honored for rapid tradeshow growth

20 May 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC — In 2025, the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) celebrated the largest show in its history, welcoming thousands of baking professionals, ingredient suppliers and artisan experts to Las Vegas. Now, it’s receiving kudos for that industry-connecting work.

“IBIE’s growth symbolizes how much our industry values having a dedicated space to connect, learn and innovate,” said Samantha Moore, director of trade show operations for IBIE. “More exhibitors mean more solutions. More attendees mean more collaboration. That momentum carries far beyond the show floor into every corner of the industry worldwide.”

The triennial Baking Expo was honored with the Grand Award for Fastest-Growing Non-Annual Show, a distinction from Blended Growth as part of Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Awards Class of 2025. The Fastest 50 is an annual program produced by Trade Show Executive that celebrates the fastest-growing trade shows in the US and provides show organizers with a platform to highlight their achievements.

“More exhibitors mean more solutions. More attendees mean more collaboration. That momentum carries far beyond the show floor into every corner of the industry worldwide.” — Samantha Moore | director of trade show operations | International Baking Industry Exposition

IBIE earned recognition for its growth across three metrics: number of exhibitors, attendance and net square footage. In 2025, the show drew 1,005 exhibitors and more than 19,000 attendees representing 96 countries. The 451,100-square-foot show floor set an IBIE record for sold-out space.

“Winning this award is a tremendous honor, but it’s also a testament to what our community has built together,” said Allen Wright, IBIE 2028 chair and president of Hansaloy. “IBIE is the heart of the grain-based food industry, and to see that reflected in the show’s growth makes this recognition especially meaningful. We couldn’t be more proud.”

IBIE 2028 will return to Las Vegas, Sept. 10-13.

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