What's Popping Conference 2026

Two and half full days of cake pop fun, connecting, learning, and shopping. Check out www.whatspoppingcon.com for schedule and event details.

Two and half full days of cake pop fun, connecting, learning, and shopping. Check out www.whatspoppingcon.com for schedule and event details.

Join us at Daisy Pops this morning for a little extended fun, fellowship, and a Pop Shop tour!

In this workshop, we’ll break down what makes Daisy Makes tools different and how they’re used from popping to the final product. We’ll cover shaping, sizing, and design efficiency, along with tips for getting clean, consistent results. It’s all about popping smarter, not harder! You’ll take home at least six Daisy Made cake pops that you created yourself, along with new techniques and confidence to keep popping like a pro!

Learn all the tips and tricks for using Poppy Paint in this hands-on class! Watch a tutorial on shaping and dipping cake pops, then we paint as a class. Each attendee will get to paint their very own cake pop to take home, plus a bottle of Poppy Paint to keep creating after class.

We’ll make a variety of 90s-themed cake pops using different skills and techniques that will help you with this fun and popular theme, while also growing your overall cake popping skills! You’ll go home with 4 totally 90’s themed cake pops, plus a BRP BoxShop stand window box, and Rachel’s signature “Cakepop Cheat Sheet” handout.

If chocolate/ candy melts has ever given you trouble, this class is for you! We’ll spend the first half learning the ins and outs of the best chocolate to use for dipping cake pops, including how to troubleshoot common issues and choose the right brands. Then we’ll wrap up with a hands-on candy clay-making session. You’ll receive a helpful workbook to reference later, along with your own Candy Clay to take home and keep practicing.

Pop Off with Content Creation is your crash course in building confident, consistent content. Over two hours, we’ll explore where to start, how to create effectively, Brittany’s tips and best practices, plus a resource list and Q&A to set you up for success. You’ll leave with a curated list of Brittany’s favorite content creation tools, a quick-reference guide packed with essentials, and a bottle of Sparkling Sanding Sugar (because great content deserves a little extra sparkle).

Pop Off with Content Creation is your crash course in building confident, consistent content. Over two hours, we’ll explore where to start, how to create effectively, Brittany’s tips and best practices, plus a resource list and Q&A to set you up for success. You’ll leave with a curated list of Brittany’s favorite content creation tools, a quick-reference guide packed with essentials, and a bottle of Sparkling Sanding Sugar (because great content deserves a little extra sparkle).

Ready to level up your cake pops? Christine will walk you through advanced decorating techniques that take your pops from cute to show-stopping. You’ll learn how to dip in chocolate for a smooth, professional finish, then add next-level details and royal icing accents for a polished look. Come ready to learn, decorate, and leave feeling like a true pop artist. You’ll leave with several beautiful, fully decorated cake pops created by you, plus new skills and techniques you can use on future sets.

Dip and decorate fun treats such as pretzels and Oreos, make rice cereal pops and cakesicles with ease, and learn how to fill your menu (or kitchen!) with easy edible works of art. Everything you decorate in class is yours to take home, so you’ll leave with a variety of finished treats and plenty of inspiration for your own menu.

Let’s dive into the basics of cake pops, from crumbles to cake dough! Explore different types of dough made from cooled, steamed, and frosted cake. See, feel, and taste the difference, and learn how to get the perfect dough consistency every time. You’ll take home 6 cake pops total (2 made from each dough style), a dough troubleshooting guide for when things get a little sticky, and the confidence to fix your dough like a pro.

Edible printing workshop on the basics of using Canva and PicCollage to make your images. Learn how to print, cut, and apply edible images to cake pops. You’ll receive a resource document with recommended apps, supplies, helpful links, and basic how-tos, plus you’ll complete 4–6 cake pops during class.

Step out from behind the kitchen and have some fun teaching others! Learn how to plan, price, and structure a cake pop workshop from start to finish, including what to teach, how to demo, and how to keep students engaged. We’ll also cover logistics like supplies, timelines, marketing/locations, and creating a fun experience that has people lining up for your next class. You’ll leave with 6 cake pops, plus a full toolkit of ideas and planning strategies to confidently host your own successful cake pop workshops.

Storybook-inspired cake pops filled with castles, crowns, fairytale magic, and whimsical details. Competitors may submit as many entries as they’d like, in as many categories as they’d like, as long as the entry fee is paid for each submission.

Pops inspired by animals and creatures big and small — from jungle favorites to pets and mythical beasts. Competitors may submit as many entries as they’d like, in as many categories as they’d like, as long as the entry fee is paid for each submission.

Food-inspired pops that look like real meals, snacks, or tasty treats — the more realistic or clever, the better! Competitors may submit as many entries as they’d like, in as many categories as they’d like, as long as the entry fee is paid for each submission.

Show your creativity by transforming a Daisy Makes shape into something totally unexpected (1st pop) while showing the original (2nd pop) side-by-side. Competitors may submit as many entries as they’d like, in as many categories as they’d like, as long as the entry fee is paid for each submission.

A themed collection of multiple treats that tells a story or sticks to a clear concept — perfect for showcasing style, color coordination, and full-set presentation. Competitors may submit as many entries as they’d like, in as many categories as they’d like, as long as the entry fee is paid for each submission.

Pass for all What's Popping Con vendors and sponsors! Please reserve individual passes for each person coming with your organization.