Mark your calendar! 74th Annual Production Conference, April 12-14, 2021
The PMCA Annual Production Conference is a premier technical conference for the confectionery and snack industry. A supplier exhibition, educational sessions featuring live demos and tasting samples and many networking opportunities are all part of the experience.
Each presentation in our program is reviewed by a committee to ensure high-quality information on essential and trending topics.
PMCA will follow any CDC and local health department guidelines that may be in place during the conference.
“Very pleased with the attendance and the exhibitor show. Great attendance at our booth!”
Exhibitor, 2019 Annual Production Conference
“Outstanding and engaging presentations.”
Attendee, 2019 Annual Production Conference
“Very useful and practical information that I can take away for immediate practice and use. Love the demos!”
Attendee, 2019 Annual Production Conference
Program
Please check back later for the official 2021 program booklet. In the meantime, visit our speaker lineup page.
Meet the Speakers
We’ve got a great lineup of industry professionals on our program. Get to know our speakers and learn about their presentation topics.
For Exhibitors
Get details on on everything you need to know as an exhibitor — registration, booth reservations, speed networking and more. Each booth comes with one complimentary full conference registration and an unlimited number of hall passes.
For Attendees
Learn more about attendee registration including pricing, types of registration and our cancellation policy.
Event Sponsorship
Support the 74th Annual Production Conference by becoming an event sponsor. All sponsors will be included in the official program booklet and other program materials.
Marie Kelso Award
The Marie Kelso Award is given to the author of the paper presented at the previous years’ conference that most significantly contributes to industry knowledge, honoring the memory of Marie Kelso and her unwavering belief in the value of the production conference for the industry.
Virtual Participation
For the first time, we are please to offer a virtual abridged conference experience for those who are unable to attend our event in person. Please check back later for details.
Hans Dresel Award
The Hans Dresel Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a significant or long-term active contribution to the confectionery industry. The recipient must have exhibited advanced knowledge of an industry-related topic and be generally recognized as inspirational.
Search Database
Search our proceedings database for papers, videos and slides of past conference presentations.
Propose a Topic
Are you interested in being a presenter at our production 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.
2019 Highlights
Our 73rd Annual Production Conference was held Monday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Lancaster, PA. Check out the schedule, speaker lineup, photos and more.
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.
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 hardships.