Along with BEMA’s Winter Summit, this week’s BakingTech 2014, at the Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, presented a wide variety of conferences. The American Society of Baking's (ASB) annual convention featured keynote speakers Karl Schoemer from VisionQuest, motivational speaker Eric Wahl and the MarketPlace in the afternoons. Exhibitors included a wide array of companies with the latest in products and services in the grain-based food industry.

Plenty of educational sessions, networking opportunities and tabletop exhibits make BEMA’s Winter Summit on March 1 and the American Society of Baking’s BakingTech 2014, March 2-4 in Chicago, must-attend events for baking professionals and industry allieds. Both gatherings will be held at the Marriott in downtown Chicago.

Educational sessions, networking opportunities and a luxurious environment in which to enjoy both await members of the American Bakers Association, the baking and allied trades industries and their guests, March 16-19 at the 2014 ABA Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz.