The International Cake Exploration Societé (ICES) was founded in 1976[1] in Monroe, Michigan, USA[2] by Betty Jo Steinman.
The ICES is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, advancing and encouraging exploration of the sugar arts.
ICES also promotes and provides opportunities for continuing education,[3] development of future sugar artists, and enjoyment of the art form.
ICES holds an annual Convention and Sugar Art Show[4][5][6][7][8][9] in a different location in the United States.
Certification is a live, 8-hour, adjudicated test held in conjunction with the annual ICES Convention and Show.