74th Annual Production Conference
Mon., April 20 – Wed., April 22, 2020
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square & Lancaster County Convention Center, PA
A supplier exhibition, educational sessions featuring live demos and audience tasting samples and many networking opportunities are all part of the experience.
“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
Our detailed conference agenda is now available in digital form. View and download the official program booklet.
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.
Attendee Registration
Learn more about registration fees, types of registration and more for attendees.
Exhibitors
Get details on everything you need to know as an exhibitor — registration, booth reservation, speed networking and more.
Hotel
Hotel rooms are now available to book at the PMCA attendee group rate. Make your conference experience more convenient by staying at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.
Event Sponsorship
Support the 74th Annual Production Conference by becoming an event sponsor.
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 within the confectionery industry.
Onsite Meetings
Several PMCA committees hold in-person meetings at the annual production conference. Check out our calendar for dates and times.
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.
Search Database
Search our proceedings database for papers, videos and slides of past conference presentations.
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.
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.