79th Annual Production Conference | Tuesday, April 14 – Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, PA

The PMCA Annual Production Conference is a premier technical conference for the confectionery and snack industry. Each presentation in our program is reviewed by a committee to ensure high-quality information on essential and trending topics.

Check out a sneak peek below of our 2026 program!

Sneak Peek

““This was my first year and I will absolutely be going back! I loved the variety of topics that were covered…it was great to hear other people’s perspective and hear the little things that got my gears turning about random problems. I LOVED how open everyone was to just introducing themselves and made me feel right at home. I left with a very happy heart, and I was sad it was over!” – Past Conference Attendee

Attendee Registration

Choose the registration type that’s right for you! Full conference and expo-only pass options are available.

Exhibitor Registration

Booth placement is first-come, first-served – secure your preferred spot today!

Program

Our detailed agenda is now available! Start planning your conference experience and learn more about the topics being presented.

Meet the Presenters

We’ve got a great lineup of industry professionals on our program. Get to know the all the speakers you’ll be spending time with throughout the conference.

LEARN|CONNECT|GROW EXPO Floor Plan

Check out the list of registered exhibitors and layout for the supplier show. Booth spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Sponsorship

Snag your opportunity for direct engagement and visibility in a professional, welcoming atmosphere.

Hotel Accommodations

Make your conference experience as convenient as possible and book in the PMCA block at the Lancaster Marriott.

Conference Highlights

Check out the highlights from our 78th Annual Production Conference!

Marie Kelso Memorial Award

This award is given to the author of the presentation at the previous year’s conference that most significantly contributes to industry knowledge.

Hans Dresel Memorial Award

This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a significant or long-term active contribution to the confectionery industry.

Propose a Topic

Are you interested in presenting at our conference or proposing a topic on behalf of your company? Is there is a topic you wish to learn more about? Submit a proposal for our Program Committee’s review.

Participation Grant

The Allured Fund for Confectionery Education provides grants to those who would like to attend an educational event in the US confectionery industry but are unable due to financial constraints.