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.

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AAK USA | Booth #50

Imperial Design Technologies | Booth #96

Egan Food Technologies | Booth #56

Agostoni Chocolate | Booth #87

TRICOR Systems, Inc. | Booth #49

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.

Get the Green Light!

Still looking for the green light from your supervisor to attend this year’s conference? We’ve got you covered!

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.