Must-know information for IBIE 2025

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Must-know information for IBIE 2025

11 Aug 2025

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KANSAS CITY, MO — For industry vets and novices alike eagerly counting down the days until IBIE 2025, securing a place to stay and knowing how to get around are crucial components to enjoying the show — and Sin City — stress-free. With the Baking Expo just around the corner, attendees should lock down accommodations and ensure travel to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) is checked off their to-do list.

Housing and hotels

Reserving a room is simplified through IBIE’s partnership with onPeak, the event’s official hotel provider. There is a variety of Las Vegas hotels to choose from — secured with discounted rates through onPeak — and the website offers the ability to filter by cost, reviews and distance from the LVCC.

Attendees and exhibitors can access onPeak’s reservation website through the “Book Hotel” link under the “General Info/Hotel & Travel” tabs on IBIE’s website. By booking with onPeak, Expo-goers can ease the commitment with a “book now/pay later” option, earn hotel rewards credits, make group reservations and adjust their reservations without additional fees or penalties.

onPeak is the only official hotel provider for IBIE. While other third-party companies offer hotel assistance, the Baking Expo does not endorse any other service providers and encourages guests booking elsewhere to verify credentials and confirm reservations ahead of time.

Tools for international guests

For global travelers attending IBIE, a visa may be required. The Baking Expo has suggested steps to help guests navigate the visa application process.

Attendees must register for IBIE 2025 in order to receive a letter of invitation, which will be emailed after completing registration and payment. The letter of invitation must be printed in color and submitted to the US Embassy/Consulate with the visa application. After determining which type of visa is needed, guests must complete the US Visa Application form and schedule an appointment.

To prepare for the interview, attendees should bring all IBIE-related materials, the letter of invitation, hotel and plane reservation confirmations, and any other documentation supporting participation in the event.

Current visa services and operations vary by country, but citizens of one of the 38 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program may travel to the US for tourism or business for 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.

For more information on participating countries and the current state of visa services and restrictions, visit travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html.

An on-site International Trade Center will be available for guest convenience. The lounge, located in the West Hall of the LVCC, will be open during IBIE hours. It offers complimentary refreshments, translation services and meeting areas for attendees with international badges and their guest suppliers.

Transportation services abound

There are multiple options for commuting to and from the LVCC. Shuttle buses may be available during peak hours for guests who reserved their hotel rooms through onPeak. Airport shuttle service SuperShuttle will be available via reservation, which can be booked at www.supershuttle.com or by downloading the app.

A convenient transportation option from one end of the Vegas Strip to the other is the Las Vegas Monorail, which runs along the resort corridor and connects 10 major properties and the LVCC.

The benefits of using the Monorail are flat-rate fares (no surge pricing), quick service, and avoiding traffic and parking delays. IBIE registrants receive exclusive discounted fares. Purchase tickets at tix.lvmonorail.com/IBIE25.

Attendees who choose to drive and park a vehicle can pay $15 per day for in/out privileges in the LVCC Diamond and Silver 1 parking lots, with same-day re-entry available with a receipt. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Diamond is closest to the West Hall, and Silver 1 is closest to the North Hall. Rideshare areas are located in the Silver and Diamond lots.

In the (LVCC) loop

One means of travel around the convention center is the LVCC Loop, which shortens commute time between the North and West halls. Built to accommodate all-electric Tesla vehicles, the system consists of two one-way tunnels and reduces what could be a 25-minute walk to a less-than-two-minute ride. The underground transportation can accommodate more than 4,400 passengers per hour throughout the 200-acre LVCC campus.

This convenient transport takes attendees across the convention center campus, connecting the West Hall with the North Hall. Passenger stations are located outside the Central Hall entrance and in the Diamond parking lot outside West Hall, offering convenient access between the Resorts World Las Vegas Hotel Complex, Wynn Encore Complex, Westgate Hotel Complex and around the LVCC. Rides between the LVCC halls are complimentary; rides between hotels and the LVCC will incur a small fee.

There’s an app for that

The IBIE Events app, available for all Android and Apple devices, allows attendees to view the event and education schedule, bookmark sessions and exhibitors, and schedule appointments with suppliers ahead of the event.

App users can access an IBIE campus map, build their personal daily show agendas and easily share information with colleagues through the in-app messaging feature.

To find the most up-to-date information on IBIE 2025 logistics, visit www.bakingexpo.com.

This story has been adapted from the Avant Food Media’s 2025 IBIE Show Issue. Read the digital edition here.

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