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Virtual Presentations Livestreaming May through October
Up Next: July 13, 2021
Sugar & Calorie Reduction – Challenges & Opportunities – This presentation will look at various confections and their options for lower sugar content, decreased glycemic response and minimized caloric impact.
Schedule at a Glance
Get an overview of the full virtual conference so you can start customizing your experience. It’s great to share with colleagues who may be interested in attending!
Attendee Registration
Find the right type of registration option for you! Pick what works for your schedule and educational needs. Special discounts are offered for early registrants and those who purchase our full virtual package.
Meet the Speakers
We’ve got a fantastic lineup of industry professionals on our virtual program. Learn more about the presenters and their presentation topics.
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.
“Very useful and practical information that I can take away for immediate practice and use. Love the demos!”
Attendee, 2019 Annual Production Conference
“Outstanding and engaging presentations.”
Attendee, 2019 Annual Production Conference
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Search Database
Search our proceedings database for papers, videos and slides of past conference presentations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.