Speakers announced for 2024 ABA Convention

The American Bakers Association gathering is scheduled April 14–17 in Scottsdale, AZ.

Erik Qualman (left), Ben Nemtin

The American Bakers Association (ABA) 2024 Convention is scheduled April 14–17 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. The event—which consists of focused presentations, customer panels, networking sessions, and other programming for baking professionals—has announced some of the expert speakers scheduled to take the event stage.

On Sunday, April 14, Erik Qualman will deliver the opening keynote. Entitled “Digital Transformation: The Future of Innovation and Growth,” the presentation will tackle the opportunities, challenges, and myriad questions presented to industry leaders by the evolution of artificial intelligence, including:

how AI is revolutionizing the way we live and work and how your organization can harness AI
overcoming the challenges these new technologies present
striking the right balance between AI and the real world.

During his “Leading With Purpose: Leadership for Today” keynote on Monday, April 15, Ben Nemtin will discuss outdated vs. emerging leadership models. Expected takeaways include:

building a framework for connecting with team members around personal and professional goals
constructing a culture where team members feel comfortable asking for help
creating a feeling of purpose and trust within a team
becoming a servant leader to maximize potential
reigniting members’ commitment to the organization, and helping them feel the organization is committed to them

Visit the event page for more information about the 2024 ABA Convention and scheduled speakers.

Jenni Spinner is the chief editor of Snack Food and Wholesale with more than 25 years of experience in business-to-business communications. She has written extensively about food production, safety and packaging; pharmaceutical drug development; concrete and masonry construction; and more. She holds a Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Illinois. Jenni can be reached at spinnerj@bnpmedia.com.

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