The Bakers U Kickoff: Rock Star Trends, Fresh Revenue & Smart HR

Turn Up the Heat on Baking Innovation

We’re excited to invite you to a powerhouse morning of education, idea generation, and community connection! Join the Wisconsin Bakers Foundation (WBF) and Bakers U in Appleton, WI, to discover the tools, trends, and strategies your bakery needs to thrive in today's market.

The core purpose of Bakers U is simple: to bring our baking industry together to support community sharing, cost reduction, and fresh idea generation.

Event Details

• When: August 25th | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• Where: Fox Cities Exhibition Center, Appleton, WI

• Cost: Completely FREE for WBA members and their staff!

Part 1. Powerhouse Morning Education: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center for a fast-paced morning of panels, expert advice, and community networking.

Part 2. Valley's Food Show & WBA Booth: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Maximize your time in Appleton! Once our morning sessions wrap up, head straight over to "Turn Up the Heat on Baking Innovation" at Valley's Food Show. Visit our booth and make a full day of it!

Pro Tip: We highly encourage you to bring your staff along! It’s an incredible team-building and professional development opportunity for your whole crew.

What to Expect at Bakers U

WBF & Bakers U Intro

Learn about exclusive scholarships and foundational initiatives built specifically to support your bakery's growth and staffing.

Beyond the Bakery Case

Discover new revenue streams that actually work. We will feature real-world examples of Wisconsin bakeries driving massive sales beyond the traditional display case.

HR Hazards and Hacks

Get quick, actionable solutions for essential human resources issues unique to the baking and food service industry.

Bakery Trends Panel

An interactive, open-forum session featuring some of Wisconsin's most innovative bakeries sharing what's working right now.

Featured Speakers

Hear insights, strategies, and lessons learned from respected industry peers who are leading the way in Wisconsin:

• Joey Carioti – Cranky Al's

• Scott Vachavake – Breadsmith of Appleton

• Nea Hahn – Whisk & Arrow Sugar Studio

• Thomas Schultz – Valley Cooperative Association

• Isabella Tomcheck – Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe

Whether you are looking to cut operational costs, find your next big revenue stream, or connect with fellow passionate bakers in our community, we hope you and your team will join us for this energizing event.

Click Here to Learn More & Register

Have questions about the event or need help registering your team? We are happy to help!