PMCA's Technical Production Conference is its "Signature Event", providing an open forum for
the exchange of technical information. Candy manufacturers and suppliers meet with the goal to
continually improve the efficient production of quality chocolate and confectionery. The technical
session focus on new ingredients, processing technologies and equipment as well as exploring current
industry issues. The conference also features a comprehensive half-day supplier exhibition that
complements the technical nature of the program sessions and features the latest ingredients and
technology.
When & Where
PMCA's 63rd Annual Production Conference will be held April 27 - 29, 2009, at the Hershey Lodge
and Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania. The technical program will run from Monday morning
(April 27) through noon on Wednesday (April 29), and is designed to benefit confectionery manufacturing
personnel in production, management, R & D, and quality control. This event is open to anyone in the
confectionery industry or related industries.
Monday afternoon, April 27, will feature a half day Supplier Exhibit. Because of the Exhibit,
a one-day registration, 'Monday Only,' is available. We will begin selling Exhibit Booths in late
September 2008. All exhibiting companies must be members of PMCA. If your company is a member of PMCA
you will automatically receive a packet of information. If your company is not a member, please contact
the PMCA Office to receive membership and exhibit information. Membership information, application form
as well as an on-line application are available through this web site.
Registration Fees and Information Packets
Because the Annual Production Conference is a non-profit event organized for the benefit of the entire
confectionery industry, registration fees are designed to be affordable for any size company. Full Registration
fees for personnel from member companies have a reduced rate.
Previous attendees and personnel from member companies are automatically on the mailing list to receive program
and registration information. Packets will be available late January 2009. If you are not on our regular mailing list
or have never attended the conference, please contact the PMCA Office through this web site to receive a registration packet
by mail. The conference is open to anyone in the confectionery or allied industries
Two types of registration will be available:
'Full' and 'Monday Only.
All fees are per person.
Full Registration includes admission to all events:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Technical Sessions, Monday Supplier Exhibit, Monday dinner, Tuesday lunch,
Tuesday dinner, and a copy of the Proceedings, in print and in CD-ROM, when published later in the fall.
Full Registration Fees:
$295 for personnel from PMCA member companies
$320 after April 13, 2009.
$345 for personnel from non-member companies
$370 after April 13, 2009.
Monday Only Registration includes admission to Monday Technical Session, Supplier Exhibition, Monday
Cocktail Reception and Dinner
Monday Only Fees:
All industry personnel $125
$135 after April 13, 2009
Special rates apply to active faculty members and active press:
$145 for Full Registration, $160 after April 13, 2009.
Details regarding the Technical Program will be available by mid December 2008. A list of exhibiting companies
with hot links to their web sites will be posted on the PMCA web page by year's end.
If you would like your name to be added to our regular mailing list to receive registration information, please
contact the PMCA Office through this web site with your complete mailing address.
