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Drive Progress. Inspiring Innovation
ASB’s BakingTECH annual conference delivers technical solutions, insight, and expertise to the grain-based food industry. Over 1,000 baking professionals gather to exchange knowledge, explore cutting-edge innovations, and connect with peers in a dynamic learning environment.
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MAINSTAGE SPEAKERS

James Taylor
Creative Transformation Keynote

Kevin Ryan
Future of Food Strategist
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Milling & Baking Spring Annual Conference |
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Workshop: Sensory 101 |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Workshop: Ongoing Evolution of Food Safety |
3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. | ASB Board Meeting |
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Society of Bakery Women Networking Reception |
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | ASB Committee Meetings |
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Society of Bakery Women Burnch |
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Formulation Floor Table Top Setup |
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Young Professionals' Event |
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: Podcast #1 |
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: Podcast #2 |
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Ambassador & First Time Attendee Meet-up |
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Opening Reception: Backyard BBQ Bash |
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Small Group Dinners |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | KSU/FSU Alumni Breakfast |
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Opening General Session |
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | ASB Next! Stage: Podcast #3 |
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Formulation Floor Open |
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Hall of Fame Luncheon |
2:10 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: BakeTALK #1 |
2:10 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Techical Breakout Sessions #1 - #4 |
2:10 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Ideation Lab #1 |
2:55 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: BakeTALK #2 |
2:55 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Techical Breakout Sessions #5 - 8 |
2:55 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Ideation Lab #2 |
3:40 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: BakeTALK #3 |
3:40 p.m. - 4:15 p.m | Techical Breakout Sessions #9 - #12 |
3:40 p.m. - 4:15 p.m | Ideation Lab #3 |
4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Formulation Floor Open with Networking Reception |
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: Podcast #4 |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Young Professionals' Networking Event - Spin Chicago |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | General Session |
10:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Formulation Floor Open |
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: Podcast #5 |
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Past President/Chair Luncheon |
2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: BakeTALK #1 |
2:00 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. | Techical Breakout Sessions #13 - #16 |
2:00 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. | Ideation Lab #4 |
2:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: BakeTALK #5 |
2:50 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. | Techical Breakout Sessions #17 - #20 |
2:55 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Ideation Lab #5 |
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | ASB Next! Stage: Podcast #6 |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | ASB Board Meeting |
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Closing Event - Redhead Piano Bar (limited tickets) |
