79th Annual Production Conference | April 14-15, 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.
““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
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.
Conference Highlights
Check out the highlights from our 78th Annual Production Conference!
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.
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.
Thank You, 2025 Event Sponsors
