Bakers’ Symposium 2026 · 6th Edition

Ready, Rise, Reinvent

Thriving in a Changing Bakery World

Join up to 250 industry professionals — bakery owners, ingredient suppliers, hotel chefs, café operators, specialist bakers, bakery schools and educators — on Thursday 30 July at e2i Employment and Employability Institute, Singapore.

30 July 2026 · Thursday · 9:30am–3:00pm

Event Hall 2–4, 80 Jurong East St 21, Singapore 609607

Up to 250 industry professionals

Supported by

Bakers’ Symposium 2025 · In the room

180+ industry professionals. One day. We are back.

Last July, Singapore’s baking industry came together for the fifth edition. This is what it looked like.

Why This Event Matters

Previous Bakers' Symposium event scene — Scenes from previous editions

Previous Bakers' Symposium event scene — Scenes from previous editions

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Who’s in the mix?

Bakery owners, ingredient suppliers, café operators, hotel F&B leads, specialist bakers, baking schools, educators and students. B2B only.

02

What’s on the tray?

Frontier insights on AI in baking, frozen-dough technology and digital marketing for bakery businesses. Direct conversations with major ingredient and equipment suppliers.

03

Why now is the time to rise.

The baking industry is being reshaped by AI tools, frozen-dough innovations and social commerce. 2026 marks our sixth edition — the largest yet, with the most direct industry-to-industry conversations to date.

The voices shaping baking’s next chapter.

Opening Speech

Chef Judy Koh

Founder, Creative Culinaire Academy and Pralet

“Opening Speech”

Guest of Honour

Mr Foo Cexiang

Member of Parliament, Tanjong Pagar GRC

“Guest of Honour Address”

Session · e2i

Mr Benjamin Wong Jun Jie

e2i (Employment and Employability Institute)

“Transform Your Business Performance and Workforce Readiness with NTUC’s e2i”

Keynote

Mr Foo Chuan Yue

Head of AI Engineering Hub, AI Singapore

“AI as an Ingredient: Powering the Next Generation of Baking Businesses”

Session · Puratos

Ms Sandy Shiek

Marketing Director, Puratos

“Scaling Excellence: Modern Sourdough, Frozen Technology and the Phygital Frontier”

Session · Puratos

Chef Vincent Fogaroli

Puratos

“Scaling Excellence: Modern Sourdough, Frozen Technology and the Phygital Frontier”

Session · Lesaffre

Chef Daniel Phua

Lesaffre Singapore Pte Ltd

“Beyond the E-numbers: Engineering the Future of Fermentation”

Panel Facilitator

Mr Collin Chee

Emcee and Panel Facilitator

“Industry Panel: Overcoming challenges and growing the business”

Panellist

Chef Rachel Barete Abuton

Founder, Ahl Richie & Ahl Rose Bakeshop and Doughters

“Overcoming challenges and growing the business in changing times”

Panellist

Chef Wolen Superal

Co-founder, Bakers Champ

“Overcoming challenges and growing the business in changing times”

Panellist

Chef Tan Liak Khoon

Founder, Oven Recipes

“Overcoming challenges and growing the business in changing times”

Panellist

Chef Wythe Soon

Co-founder and Executive Chef, La Levain

“Overcoming challenges and growing the business in changing times”

Panellist

Mr David Tan

Managing Director, PAR International · Emeritus President, Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association

“Overcoming challenges and growing the business in changing times”

Panellist

Chef Tran Le Thanh Thien

Owner, Asian Culinary and Bakery Academy · President, World IAC Asia

“Overcoming challenges and growing the business in changing times”

Session · TikTok Shop

Mr Jonathan How

Account Manager, TikTok Shop Singapore

“How to use TikTok Shop for your bakery business expansion”

Closing Session

Mr Jeremy Ang

Clinic Manager & Lecturer, Singapore University of Social Sciences

“Beyond the Oven: Mental Wellness in the F&B Trade”

Thursday, 30 July 2026 — the full programme.

Eight industry sessions across one full working day. Breakfast, lunch and networking built in.

Part One — Morning

9:30–10:00

Registration & morning breakfast

Networking over light refreshments.

10:00–10:10

Opening Speech

Chef Judy Koh Founder, Creative Culinaire Academy and Pralet

10:10–10:20

Guest of Honour Address

Mr Foo Cexiang Member of Parliament, Tanjong Pagar GRC

10:20–10:30

Group photography

10:30–10:40

Transform Your Business Performance and Workforce Readiness with NTUC’s e2i

Mr Benjamin Wong Jun Jie e2i

10:40–11:10

AI as an Ingredient: Powering the Next Generation of Baking Businesses

Practical applications of AI for bakery operations — pricing, inventory, recipe development, customer insight.

Mr Foo Chuan Yue Head of AI Engineering Hub, AI Singapore

11:10–11:30

Scaling Excellence: Modern Sourdough, Frozen Technology and the Phygital Frontier

Ms Sandy Shiek & Chef Vincent Fogaroli Marketing Director, Puratos

11:30–11:50

Beyond the E-numbers: Engineering the Future of Fermentation

Chef Daniel Phua Lesaffre Singapore

11:50–12:30

Industry Panel: Overcoming challenges and growing the business in changing times

Facilitator: Mr Collin Chee · Panellists: Chef Rachel Barete Abuton (Ahl Richie & Ahl Rose Bakeshop and Doughters), Chef Wolen Superal (Bakers Champ), Chef Tan Liak Khoon (Oven Recipes), Chef Wythe Soon (La Levain), Mr David Tan (PAR International), Chef Tran Le Thanh Thien (Asian Culinary and Bakery Academy).

12:30–12:45

Question & Answer

Part Two — Afternoon

12:45–1:45

Lunch & networking

1:45–2:15

How to use TikTok Shop for your bakery business expansion

Mr Jonathan How Account Manager, TikTok Shop Singapore

2:15–2:45

Beyond the Oven: Mental Wellness in the F&B Trade

Mr Jeremy Ang Clinic Manager & Lecturer, Singapore University of Social Sciences

2:45–3:00

Closing

Limited Masterclasses · 31 July + 1 August

Go deeper, hands-on. Two days at Creative Culinaire Academy.

Up to 30 places each day. Booking details and applicable fees (if any) will be shared with confirmed delegates.

Reserve a place

Masterclass 1 · Friday, 31 July 2026 · 10:00am–4:00pm

Laminated Pastry with Asian Twist and Artisan Breads

Where classic French technique meets bold Asian flavours.

Chef Wolen Superal Co-founder, Bakers Champ

Who this is for: Professional bakers, bakery owners, culinary students and baking enthusiasts.

Masterclass 2 · Saturday, 1 August 2026 · 10:00am–4:00pm

Sweet, Savoury, Surprising: Reinventing Raisins in Modern Baking

Experience bold bakery innovations with naturally sweet and flavourful raisins.

Chef Judy Koh Founder, Creative Culinaire Academy

Who this is for: Professional bakers, bakery owners, culinary students and baking enthusiasts.

Backed by the leaders in Singapore’s baking industry.

Questions, answered.

Is Bakers’ Symposium 2026 free to attend?

Yes. Bakers’ Symposium 2026 is free for all approved industry attendees. Be sure to register on time for administrative purposes and don’t wait for the last minute.

Who attends Bakers’ Symposium 2026?

Bakers’ Symposium 2026 is designed for working professionals in Singapore’s baking, confectionery and wider F&B industry: bakery owners and operators, hotel pastry departments, café groups, ingredients and equipment suppliers, baking schools and industry educators.

Where is the venue and how do I get there?

Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) is located in the Jurong East area, well served by MRT and public buses. Full venue details and directions will be provided in your confirmation email.

Address: Event Hall 2–4, 80 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore 609607

Venue location can be found here.

What is the programme format?

Bakers’ Symposium 2026 will run from 9:30am to 3:00pm on Thursday 30 July 2026, with eight sessions covering AI in bakery operations, fermentation innovation, mental wellness, an industry panel discussion, and more. Lunch and networking are included. See the programme section above for the full agenda.

Will there be a masterclass?

Yes. Two limited masterclasses will be held on 31 July and 1 August at Creative Culinaire Academy. Up to 30 places each. Booking details and applicable fees (if any) will be shared with confirmed delegates.

I registered but cannot attend. What do I do?

Please email us as soon as you can. This will help us with planning and logistics.

How and when will I be confirmed after registering?

After you submit the form, Creative Culinaire Academy will go through your details and send you an invite.

Registration closes when seats are full

180+ bakers in 2025. Will you be ready to rise and reinvent in 2026?

Industry-vetted seats are limited. Submit your details below.

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Masterclass Sessions

Optional — select one or both days.

Learn from reputable chefs as they demonstrate a variety of bakes and recipes from across Asia and Singapore.

Creative Culinaire Academy, 17 Eng Hoon Street #01-03, Singapore 169767

31 July 2026 · 10:00am to 4:00pm

Laminated Pastry with Asian Twist and Artisan Breads

Where classic French technique meets bold Asian flavours — By Chef Wolen Superal, Co-founder, Bakers Champ.

1 August 2026 · 10:00am to 4:00pm

Sweet, Savoury, Surprising

Reinventing Raisins in Modern Baking — By Chef Judy Koh, Founder, Creative Culinaire Academy.

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