The Retail Bakers of America have partnered with IBIE this year to bring you the top educational opportunies available. Take note of the schedule sessions and mark your schedule for those you don't want to miss.

Sunday, September 26

RBA Hands-on Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Cake Sculpting
Working with Sugar Veil
Fondant / Modeling Chocolate

RBA Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Latest Wedding Cake Trends — Marketing to today's brides

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Websites and Beyond — Online advertising and promotion using Contant Contact and social media

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Troubleshooting Production Issues

Monday, September 27

RBA Hands-on Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cake Sculpting
Advanced Fondant
Working with Fondant

RBA Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Baking Healthy: Using alternative ingredients

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Wedding Cakes: Sales, production and delivery issues

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Adding a Deli to Your Bakery: Wise investment or extra headaches?

Tuesday, September 28

RBA Hands-on Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cookie Decorating with Fondant & More
Tiers, Spears and Fears
Jewels and Gems from Sugar

RBA Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Baking for a Clean Label

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Theme-based Merchandising for Your Retail Bakery

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sculpted Cakes: Marketing and pricing strategies

Wednesday, Septmeber 29

RBA Hands-on Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Airbrushing Class / Demonstration
Lifelike Gumpaste Flowers
Tired of Turnover? Toos for Finding and Retaining a Solid Staff

RBA Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes!

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Pricing for Profit in the Retail Bakery

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Reformulating for a Trans-Fat-Free Bakery