LAS VEGAS — Bakers and suppliers looking to take advantage of all the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) has to offer may want to start with the show’s Corporate Meeting Program.
“Groups can get a lot of value by using the IBIE Corporate Meeting Program,” said Jorge Zarate, senior VP of global operation and engineering at Grupo Bimbo. “It allows you dedicated space to gather your team and your board or meet with your customers.”
Baking Expo, set for Sept. 14-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), will feature an extensive tradeshow floor, interactive education experiences, and a range of presentations and workshops for attendees.
“The Corporate Meeting Program provides a structured yet relaxed environment for our team to connect after a busy day at IBIE,” said Kim Nisbet, CEO of Franz Bakery. “It fosters collaboration, allowing us to share insights, prioritize activities and ultimately strengthen our engagement with key partners at the Baking Expo.”
The program provides organizations with space away from the bustling show floor for team building, board and customer meetings, contract negotiation discussions, strategy sessions and hospitality events.
“The Corporate Meeting Program fosters collaboration, allowing us to share insights, prioritize activities and ultimately strengthen our engagement with key partners at Baking Expo.” — Kim Nisbet | CEO | Franz Bakery
“The Corporate Meeting Program is a hidden gem for companies looking to get the maximum value at IBIE, but not everyone knows about it,” said Dennis Gunnell, president of Formost Fuji. “There’s no shortage of meeting space at the LVCC, and it’s a great use of a company’s time and resources. It’s the perfect way to get your teams organized, debrief each day, or host customers for lunch or business meetings since everyone is already at IBIE.”
By utilizing the program, companies can save travel time and expenses by holding their annual or corporate meetings before, during or after the show. Organizations can book free or discounted space through the Corporate Meeting Program, and they are provided with a professional meeting concierge to help with pre-planning and on-site assistance at no additional cost.
“We want to make it easier for companies to bring their people and get the most out of the show, not just check out equipment and new technologies,” Zarate said.
Companies can also receive discounted room block rates for the dates immediately before or after IBIE, with no fear of attrition or contracts.
“This is a great opportunity to gather their teams, but it can also help them with their hotel arrangements,” Zarate added. “We offer discounted rates at a variety of hotels for participants booking through IBIE.”
For more information on the program, guidelines and to reserve space, visit the IBIE website.
