75th Annual Production Conference

April 11-13, 2022 | 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.

“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

Thank You 2022 Event Sponsors

Attendee Registration

Learn about the different types of registration, pricing and other details to help you plan your conference experience.

Exhibitor Registration

Get details on everything you need to know to register as an exhibitor for the Monday afternoon show, including hall passes and speed networking.

Event Sponsorship

Support the 75th Annual Production Conference and increase your company awareness by becoming a sponsor.

Meet the Exhibitors

Check out the exhibit floor plan and our list of registered exhibitors to date.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.