The baking industry has a great story to tell, ďŹ nd out more at the 2015 ABA Convention — where ABA will be unveiling critical research about the impact of baking in the retail marketplace and featuring a strong speaker program focused on what it will take to keep baked goods a leading growth category.
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THE POWER OF BAKING CONTINUES... at the 2016 ABA Convention! Learn more about how you can use the Power of Baking to drive growth!
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GROWTH CATEGORY Almost all segments of baked goods are experiencing growth.
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Convention Speakers ABA brings another powerful lineup of speakers! Why Should You Attend? • • • •
ABA will take another deep dive into the impact of baking as a category Find out what it will take to keep baked goods a leading growth category Gain valuable lessons on the “Power of Leadership” Learn about the endless possibilities and opportunties today’s technology provides
ATBI BREAKFAST SPEAKER “Leadership Lessons from the Master: Ronald Reagan” Ken Adelman
CUSTOMER PANEL: “Maximizing the Relevancy of Baking to Power Growth” Moderator: Leslie Sarasin FMI President & CEO
Ambassador and Former Arms Control Director for President Ronald Reagan
Kerry Robinson Vice President — Bakery & Deli, Walmart
BUSINESS SESSION SPEAKER
Joe Schechinger VP of Non-Protein Foods, Wendy’s QSCC
“Growing Your Business with Shareable Content” Jonathan Perelman Former Vice President of BuzzFeed Motion Pictures and Former Global Lead for Industry Relations at Google
Kevin Davis President and CEO, Bristol Farms
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Convention Schedule SATURDAY, MARCH 19 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
IBIE Committee* AIB Meetings* QBA Meetings* ABA Audit & Finance Committee* ABA Executive Committee*
*meetings by invitation
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm New Attendee Reception (by invitation) First ABA Convention? Meet ABA Board members, other first-timers and get an orientation on the industry’s most prestigious event!
Sponsored by B.C. Williams Bakery Service 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Millers’ Welcome Reception
Officially kick off your convention experience by catching up with old friends and meeting new colleagues at this opening reception.
7:30 am – 1:00 pm IBA Meeting (Open to all)
Sponsored by The Millers: ADM Milling, Ardent Mills, Bartlett Milling Company, Bay State Milling Company, Grain Craft, and North Dakota Mills
9:30 am – 1:15 pm ABA Board of Directors Meeting & Lunch (by invitation)
MONDAY, MARCH 21
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm ABA All Membership Meeting Highlights include:
• State of ABA — Chairman Rich Scalise, Hearthside Food Solutions • “Changing of the Guard” — Chairman Scalise Welcomes Incoming Chairman Fred Penny, Bimbo Bakeries USA
•“Harnessing the Power of Research: What’s Next for the Grains Industry” — Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) Dialogue with ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie and GFF Executive Director Christine Cochran, featuring members of the GFF Scientific Advisory Board
Refreshments Sponsored by Lallemand/American Yeast 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm NextGenBaker Networking Reception (Open to all) Sponsored by Topos Mondial
6:45 am – 7:30 am ATBI Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation) 7:30 am – 9:15 am ATBI Leadership Breakfast “Leadership Lessons from the Master: Ronald Reagan” Invocation by Bowman Williams, B.C. Williams Bakery Service Ken Adelman — Ambassador and Former Arms Control Director for President Ronald Reagan The highly-acclaimed author of Reagan at Reykjavik: Forty-Eight Hours that Ended the Cold War will share his experience an advisor to the president during the historic Iceland superpower summits with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, offering a front row seat at one of President Reagan’s finest moments and provide keen insights into the power of leadership.
Sponsored by ATBI, Lawrence Foods, Mother Murphy’s Flavors, and StarPak LTD
2016 ABA Convention | March 20-23 | Arizona Biltmore
Convention Schedule MONDAY, MARCH 21 (continued) 9:30 am – 12:15 pm Morning Business Session Sponsored by Bemis Company
Customer Panel — “Maximizing the Relevancy of Baking to Power Growth” Food Marketing Institute President and keen observer of the retail grocery marketplace Leslie Sarasin will guide a distinguished panel of baking industry customers through the complex and dynamic consumer environment to assist bakers in maximizing their relevancy and value and ultimately drive growth.
Sponsored by Dawn Food Products, Inc.
9:30 am – 12:00 pm Spouse and Guest Event Sponsored by DSM Bright Science. Brighter Living.TM 12:15 am – 1:30 pm BBQ Luncheon Break bread together and recharge between business sessions.
Sponsored by Burford Corporation, Kerry, Corbion Caravan Ingredients, and Lockton Companies Monday Afternoon Refreshments Sponsored by DuPont Nutrition & Health and Gemini Bakery Equipment 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Afternoon Business Session Sponsored by MGP Ingredients, Inc.
Moderator: Leslie Sarasin FMI
Kerry Robinson Walmart
Joe Schechinger Wendy’s QSCC
Kevin Davis Bristol Farms
“What’s In-Store for 2016 and Beyond” Todd Hale, Todd Hale LLC and former Senior Vice President, Consumer and Shopper Insights, Nielsen Retail insights thought leader Todd Hale will return to take a deeper dive into the importance of wellness claims to the bakery category, as well as the continued impact indulgence categories are having on sales levels. He will also examine which categories – private label or brands – are driving the greatest growth.
Sponsored by Stewart Systems/Baker Thermal Solutions and CSM Bakery Solutions
“Growing Your Business with Shareable Content” Jonathan Perelman — Head of Digital Initiatives, ICM Partners and former Vice President of BuzzFeed Motion Pictures and former Global Lead for Industry Relations at Google Named by Adweek as 2014’s “Top 50 Real Movers and Shakers Behind the Worlds Top Brands,” Perelman helped propel Buzzfeed into one of the fastest-growing cultural phenomena on the Internet. Mr. Perelman is making himself available for an informal dialogue after his presentation. This is a spectacular opportunity for marketing and young professionals to learn from one of the most innovative professionals in business today.
Speaker Sponsored by Colborne Foodbotics
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Convention Schedule MONDAY, MARCH 21 (continued) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PAC High Donors Roundtable (by invitation) A highly regarded political and business speaker will join PAC high donors for this enlightening session on the 2016 Presidential election, the American economy and beyond.
Sponsored by Bundy Baking Solutions 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception
Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while networking and socializing with industry colleagues at this popular event.
Sponsored by Bemis Company and Rabobank
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm American Bakers PAC Dinner (by invitation) “2016 Presidential Election: What’s at Stake for American Business” American Bakers PAC Speaker: Exciting speaker TBA! This is one PAC Dinner you don’t want to miss. The PAC speaker will share a political insider’s viewpoint on the 2016 Presidential Election and its implications for American business.
Dinner Sponsored by Markel Food Group — AMF/Reading/Tromp
ABA Thanks Additional Sponsors Wi-Fi Service on Monday, March 21, Sponsored by Berry Plastics Room Key Cards Sponsored by Cain Foods Industries Convention Amenity Sponsored by Manildra Group USA Wine Welcome Gift from Lallemand/American Yeast Lanyards Sponsored by Formost Fuji Corporation Convention Dailies Sponsored by The Austin Group General Sponsors: Kalustyan, Pak Group, and Toolbox Software
What Industry Execs Have to Say “The ABA Convention is a great place to network within the industry. While we all compete, we share many of the same problems. Seeing fellow industry leaders in a non-threatening atmosphere and working for a common cause leads to idea sharing that is win-win.” – Chip Klosterman, Klosterman Baking Co. “The contacts and leads I have gained by attending the ABA Convention have not only helped me grow our business, my membership has enabled me to give back to an industry and organization I truly believe in. Over 30 years of membership says it all.” — Gary Cain, Cain Food Industries
2016 ABA Convention | March 20-23 | Arizona Biltmore
Sports Day! TUESDAY, MARCH 22
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Sports & Networking Lunch (All attendees welcome!)
6:45 am – 7:15 am Golf Tournament Breakfast Sponsored by D. Thomas & Associates, Dunbar Systems and LeMatic, Inc.
This is a great networking event held outdoors following the golf tournament. All attendees are encouraged to attend!
7:15 am – 1:00 pm 23rd Annual Paul Abenante PEC Golf Tournament
Join us on the courts of the Arizona Biltmore as we serve up fun-filled, exciting championship matches. Beverages and prizes will be provided. Attendees, spouses, and guests are welcome. Sign up when you register. Fee is $50 pp.
The golf tournament is open to all attendees, spouses and guests. This is a shotgun start, scramble-format event. Pairings based on handicaps. To participate, sign up when you register. The golf fee is $175 pp.
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tennis Tournament
Sponsored by Barth Packaging and Kwik Lok Corporation
Sponsored by BEMA, Buhler, Inc., and sponsoring member companies of the Allied Trades of the Baking Industry
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Farewell Reception
Additional Golf Sponsors:
Sponsored by AB Mauri and Kwik Lok Corporation
Beverage Carts: Southern Perfection Fabrication Co. and Rehrig Pacific Company Tournament Prizes: AMF Bakery Systems Golf Amenity: Southern Perfection Fabrication Co. Golf Carts: The Peerless Group Hole-in-One Golf Caps: Shick Contest Golf Balls: DuPont Nutrition & Health Sponsored by
Join your friends and colleagues for a final evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before saying goodbye.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 7:30 am – 9:00 am Get-Away Breakfast Grab a bite and a cup of coffee and say goodbye to fellow attendees before catching your flight back home.
J&K Ingredients
See you next year! Golf Pro Sponsored by ATBI, Red Star Yeast Company, and McGahee, Lacy & Associates ABA’s longtime friend Dennis Sastyshur, Director of Golf at the Caves Valley Golf Club, will be joining us again to lend a hand and help golfers hone their skills on the course.
2017 ABA Convention March 25-29 Boca Raton Resort & Club – A Waldorf Astoria Resort Boca Raton, Florida The Power Continues...
Everything You Need to Register! The stunning Arizona Biltmore boasts a glittering history and service that sparkles; all set within 39 glistening acres in the heart of Phoenix. With eight pools, two championship golf courses, a spa and event space overlooking lush gardens and surrounding mountains — it’s little wonder this resort is called the “Jewel of the Desert.” A favorite vacation retreat of U.S. presidents and legendary film stars since 1929, Arizona Biltmore - a Waldorf Astoria Resort, is one of the few hotels worldwide with an architectural imprint left by respected American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The resort has recently undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment and it shows. With mission-style furnishings and art deco lighting in its rooms, the resort’s suites and cottages reveal the property’s architectural heritage, while the calming décor refIects the Sonoran desert that surrounds it.
Resort Information
Dining
Arizona Biltmore 2400 E Missouri Avenue | Phoenix, AZ 85016
Choose from a variety of dining options such as a light poolside meal at The Cabana Club, more formal American lodge-style cuisine at Wright’s, or updated classics at Frank & Albert’s.
Reservations: $279/night + Tax (Single/Double) Phone: (602) 955-6600 | Ask for the ABA Convention rate or use the code “Bake16” to receive the discounted room rate.
Reservation cut-off: March 10, 2016 After March 10, room rates will be based on space and rate availability. Cancellations must be made up to five days prior to arrival.
Location & Car Rental Flights Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately eight miles (15 minutes) from the resort.
Car Rental ABA has special rates with Avis – call (800) 331-1600 and use the Avis Worldwide discount number — D006356 to receive the best car rental rates available.
Attire Receptions will be held outside (weather permitting), so a jacket or light wrap is advisable. Business Attire Welcome Reception Monday Evening Cocktail Reception American Bakers PAC Dinner Business Casual Meetings and Business Sessions BBQ and Sports Luncheons (sports attire) “Themed” Attire Tuesday evening’s Farewell Reception may call for special themed attire — stand by for more details!
Hotel Parking
To Register:
Daily self-parking is $12.00 plus tax; daily valet parking and overnight valet parking are $27.00 plus tax.
Go to www.americanbakers.org and look for the Power of Baking logo to access ABA’s easy-to-navigate Convention registration site.
American Bakers Association • 202-789-0300 • www.americanbakers.org • #PowerofBaking