The International Cake Exploration Society (ICES) Nigeria has officially announced its 2026 Cake Expo, unveiling a technology-focused theme that places artificial intelligence at the centre of the country’s baking and confectionery industry transformation.
The expo, scheduled for October 7–8, 2026, will run under the theme “AI Advantage: Elevating Cake Business and Creativity”, according to organisers. Country Representative of ICES Nigeria, Obianuju Arinze, said the upcoming event is designed to equip bakers and cake entrepreneurs with modern tools for business growth and creative expansion.
“We are in a time where technology is no longer optional; it is essential. Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries across the world, and the cake industry is no exception,” Arinze said during the unveiling ceremony.
She explained that the 2026 expo will focus on how AI can improve production efficiency, support design innovation, and enhance customer engagement in the cake business.
Board Chairman of ICES Nigeria, Chineze Ibuoka, also emphasised the organisation’s broader vision of industry development and global competitiveness.
“Our goal is to ensure bakers are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to build profitable, sustainable cake businesses that can compete confidently on a global stage,” Ibuoka said.
According to ICES Nigeria, the expo will bring together bakers, cake artists, and confectionery entrepreneurs from across the country and beyond, with training sessions and exhibitions centred on technology-driven creativity.
The organisation noted that AI tools are increasingly being adopted in areas such as cake design visualisation, pricing optimisation, production planning, and customer service automation, marking a shift toward more data-driven baking enterprises. AIBase Nig
ICES Nigeria, which has grown into a nationwide community of cake professionals, said the 2026 edition will not only showcase creative works but also highlight the “future of the industry” through innovation and digital transformation. The expo is expected to further position Nigeria’s confectionery sector in global conversations on the modernisation of the creative industry.
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