78th Annual Production Conference | April 7-9, 2025

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.

HOTEL UPDATE: THE PMCA BLOCK IS FULLY BOOKED. You can still book at the Lancaster Marriott outside of our block. Phone: 717-239-1600

““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

2025 Event Sponsors

Program

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

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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.

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Attendee Registration

Choose the registration type that’s right for you. Register early for discounted rates!

Get the Green Light!

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

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Exhibitor Registration

Reserve your booth space for our 2025 supplier exhibit on Monday, April 7. Standard and expanded booth sizes are available. PLEASE NOTE: the new start time is 1:00 p.m.

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Exhibit 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.

Hotel Accommodations

THE PMCA BLOCK IS FULLY BOOKED. You can still book at the Lancaster Marriott outside of our block. Phone: 717-239-1600

Social Sharing Toolkit

Share your #pmca2025 experience by getting the word out! Use our images and sample text on social media or in your email signature.

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Event Sponsorship

Support the 78th Annual Production Conference and gain recognition for your company by becoming an event sponsor.

Marie Kelso Award

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 Award

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.

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Conference Highlights

Check out the program, speakers, photos and more from our 2024 Annual Production Conference.

Speaker Benefits

Interested Speakers

Automatic eligibility for the Marie Kelso Memorial Award and being published in MC Magazine are just a few benefits of speaking at a PMCA production conference.

Propose a Topic

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.

Al and Michael Allured

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.