National Pastry Conference

National Pastry Conference is billed as the largest pastry networking event in the United States, bringing together pastry chefs, culinary professionals, students, and aspiring bakers for three days at the Charlotte Convention Center. The program is organized into four components: hands-on demonstrations, a pastry show featuring ingredient and equipment vendors, live stage presentations, and pastry competitions. Attendees include working pastry chefs, culinary students, and industry suppliers showcasing new products and techniques. The event aims to revitalize and inspire the pastry industry through education, competition, and networking.