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ADMISSION:
$25- Early Registration ends Friday, February 29, 2008
$35- Pre-registration ends Thursday, April 3, 2008
$35- On-site Registration ends Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Those who register after March 7, 2008 will not receive badges in the mail.
Badges may be picked up on-site at the Dessert Experience Registration Desk.
SHOW HOURS:
| Monday, April, 7, 2008 | 10:00am-5:00pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| Tuesday, April, 8, 2008 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
SHOW POLICIES:
1) The Great American Dessert Experience registration is non-refundable.
2) For the Trade Only.
3) Persons under 13 not admitted, including infants.
4) No smoking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE AND RECEIVE IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION BY EMAIL.
| Members of the Press: If you are a member of the working press and wish to receive a press pass to the expo, please download an application here. (PDF) |
The Great American Dessert Experience will attract national and international
food buyers looking to buy new products, meet with suppliers, network with colleagues, and learn about the latest developments in desserts, coffee and tea. The special needs of these industries, as well as the fast pace of change and innovation, make this event a must attend for any business involved with desserts. Attendees include:
| Brokers | Coffee Retailers | Consultants |
| Dept. Stores | Distributors | Food Services |
| Journalists | Gourmet Shops | Hotels/Motels |
| Import/Export | Manufacturers | New Business |
| Planners/Caterers | Pastry Chefs | Restaurants |
| Retail Buyers | Roasters | Wholesalers |
Key Buyers from Previous Shows include
| Arby's | Arizona Biltmore | Art Institute of Atlanta |
| Aruba Marriott | Barry Callebaut | Castle on the Hudson |
| Cheflive | Chronicle Books | Cinnabon |
| Costco Wholesale | Ethel M Chocolates | General Mills |
| Golden Nugget Hotel | J.W. Marriott | Le Cordon Bleu College |
| Sodexho | Stratosphere Hotel | Sysco |
| Target Corporation | Ritz Carlton Las Vegas | Whole Foods |
| Wynn Las Vegas | Longhorn Steakhouse |
For Hotel Reservations, click here.
“THIS WAS OUR FIRST EXPO AND IT WAS WONDERFUL!” — Coffee Expresso
“THE CELEBRITY DESSERT CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS WERE INFORMATIVE AND FUN!”
— Sweet Success
“I FOUND THIS EXPO BY WATCHING IT ON THE FOOD NETWORK — IT WAS GREAT!” — Circle of Friends Cafe
“WE DID FIND A LOT THAT WE CAN INCORPORATE INTO OUR BAKERY”
— Sweet Express
