ABST Conference 2024

Thanks to everyone that attended #ABSTConference2024! We are sue that everyone had a brilliant time, and we are please to say that the pictures from the event are available to view here, including the networking sessions, LIVE Competitions, Judging and our Black Tie Dinner Awards ceremony too!

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What is the ABST and how do we support Bakery Students in the UK and Ireland?

Conference

One of the highlights of the baking industry calendar. Learn about our annual student conference.

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Bakery Competitions

Every year, hundreds of bakery students take part in our national competitions from all over the UK.

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The Innovation Awards 2024

Well done to all students that took part in our February 2024 Innovation Competitions! The final results were as follows:

Lamination Innovation Competition Sponsored by Rondo;
🥇1st Place - Simone Butler | Tameside College
🥈2nd Place - Hinda Jire | University College Birmingham
🥉3rd Place - Silvana Mebrahtu | University College Birmingham

Burger Bun & Morning Good Innovation Competition sponsored by Guenthers; 
🥇1st Place - Sawdah Choudhury | University College Birmingham
🥈2nd Place - Silvana Mebrahtu | University College Birmingham
🥉3rd Place - Hinda Jire | University College Birmingham

The judges were very impressed with the products and there will be more information and pictures in the our BakersBite magazine which will be available at the end of February!

The latest News...

Our pick of the most interesting news affecting bakery students and trainees in the baking industry and announcements from the ABST as well! For more information simply click on the images below. For more news and updates visit our "Latest News Page" here.
Updated 18th June 2024
CONFERENCE 2024 PICTURES
Want to see some of the pictures from Conference 2024? Click above to see what happened!
Updated 16th June 2024
COMPETITION WINNERS 2024
Want to know who won at conference 2024? Click the image above to find out!
​Updated 27th February 2024
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Click the image above to download the competition schedule for our National Competitions 2024
​Updated 03rd February 2024
CONFERENCE T-SHIRT VOTE
Its that time of year where you get to vote on your favourite conference t-shirt! Choose now!
Updated 05th January 2024
JOB OPPORTUNITY
An exciting job opportunity for a Bakery Technologist at AB Mauri. Closes 2nd Feb 2024
Updated 05th January 2024
INNOVATION AWARDS 2024
Update on our Innovation Awards competitions which are held in February 2024.
Updated 26th September 2023
ABST SUSTAINABILITY COMP
We will be announcing our latest competition taking place in November 2023 soon!
Updated 25th June 2023
ABST CONFERENCE 24 THEME
ABST 2024 Conference theme announced as Aliens and Astronauts. Get your fancy dress ready!
Updated 23rd June 2023
2023 COMPETITION RESULTS
...and the winners are... Check out the winners of our National Competitions 2023.
Updated 22nd June 2023
CONFERENCE ROUNDUP 2023
So what happened at #ABSTconference2023 Check out the roundup to see what you missed!
Updated 05th March 2023
COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2023
The National Competition Schedule for competitions held at ABST Conference 2023 Saturday 17th June.
Updated 26th February 2023 
WCB BURSARY APPLICATION
Bakery students can now apply for the Worshipful Company of Bakers Bursary courses. More info here.
Updated 26th February 2023
​INNOVATION COMP RESULTS
It's what you have all been waiting for! The results of our February Innovation Competitions!
Updated 25th February 2023
T-SHIRT VOTING TIME!
Time to vote for your Conference 2023 T-shirt. The most important decision to make this week. Maybe!
Updated 24th February 2023
ABST FEBRUARY MEETING
ABST February Committee Meeting will take place on Saturday 25th February 2023.
Updated 27th November 2022

The Hugh Weeks Award 23

More information on the Hugh Weeks Award 2023, including how nominations are submitted.
Updated 20th November 2022

Free Trends Report

Download the British Baker Free Top Trends Report 2023 edition from William Reed.
Updated 02nd October 2022

ABST October Meeting

ABST October Committee meeting will take place on Saturday 22nd October 2022.
Updated 01st October 2022

ABST COnference 2023

ABST Annual Conference 2023 dates confirmed at Alton Towers Conference Centre
Updated 01st October 2022

BAkery Student Support

ABST and CBA continue student support for bakery work placements & visits to industry.
Updated 01st October 2022

ABST Free Membership

ABST membership for the Academic Year 2022/23 is now open! Free for all Bakery students and industry.

ABST Conference 2023

If you are looking to find out what happened at #ABSTConference2023 you have come to the right place. Click the button below to see the pictures and competition results from the weekend.

Spotlight on Education

Check out our Spotlight on Education area of the website, where each month we will be focusing on a different bakery training establishment to let you know about Bakery Colleges and Universities throughout the UK and Ireland.