Live Competitions

Experience live baking talent and follow official competition updates for the 2026 expo.

Day 1

Signature Cake Design Challenge

Apply below. Public voting opens after the competition.

Cupcake Decoration Showcase

Apply below. Public voting opens after the competition.

Day 2

Wedding Cake Structure Challenge

Apply below. Public voting opens after the competition.

Creative Pastry Display Challenge

Apply below. Public voting opens after the competition.

Day 3

Artistic Sugar Work Challenge

Apply below. Public voting opens after the competition.

Best Expo Showpiece Challenge

Apply below. Public voting opens after the competition.

Competitor registration

Apply to compete

Choose the competition you want to enter. Selected competitors will be contacted by the organizers.

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Competition Center

Follow two live competitions each day and review competitor profiles as they are announced.

Public Vote Weight

Public votes account for 40% of the final score. Judges review the full criteria and announce the winner on stage.

Judge profiles

Competition judges

The judging panel will score each competition alongside the public vote.

Chef Bethlehem

Cake design judge

Chef Samuel

Pastry technique judge

Mekdes Alemu

Presentation and market judge

Competitor Profiles and Public Results

Competitor profiles and public vote totals appear here as each competition opens for voting.

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Vote With Your Ticket Code

Voting will be available after competition entries load.

Choose a competition

Competition details are coming soon.

Partnership Opportunities

Our Official Partners & Sponsors

Supported by leading international and regional brands in the baking industry.

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BakeMate logo
Chocolake logo
MyBake logo
Cremio logo

"This event showed us the potential of Ethiopia's cake industry. We will definitely be back for the next edition."

— Sponsor Representative, BakeMate