PMMI Welcome Desk
Stop by to pick up your badge and meet the PMMI staff.
Board of Directors Reception and Dinner
The shuttle will depart from the convention center entrance at 6:30 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting Breakfast
Board of Directors Meeting
Lunch will be provided.
Leadership Development Program - For LDP registrants only
PMMI Foundation Board Meeting - by invitation only
Committee Meetings - Committee Members Only
PMMI Welcome Desk
Stop by to pick up your badge and meet the PMMI staff.
Tech Talks
Quick hitting, dynamic presentations from fellow PMMI members. Discover the latest innovations that can revolutionize your business in a rapid-fire format. Experience five to six topics delivered in rapid succession. If one topic doesn’t align with your interests or needs, don’t worry - the next topic starts in less than 20 minutes!
Chairperson's Reception
Note: If you have a reserved seat at the dinner, the table number will be on the back of your badge.
Attire
Men: Dress pants and a collared shirt is suggested. A jacket is recommended but a tie is not necessary. Women: dress pants and blouse or dress is suggested.
Chairperson's Dinner
Networking Breakfast
PMMI Welcome Desk
Stop by to pick up your badge and meet the PMMI staff.
Chairperson's Update and BoD Elections
Speaker: Patty Andersen, Vice President of Human Resources & After Market Services for Delkor Systems, Inc., and Chairwoman, PMMI
PMMI Advantage
Overview of programs, services and funding available to all PMMI Member Employees
Speaker: Andrew Dougherty, Vice President of Member Services, PMMI
Members Meeting Members
Following the success of this format in 2023, members will join other members for this interactive exchange between PMMI member company representatives. Learn about the solutions offered by fellow members, grow your network, and advance your industry knowledge. Bring a sample product to enhance your company overview!
Hershey Operations Presentation
Speaker: Tim Hinegardner, Vice President, Manufacturing, The Hershey Company
From data analytics and highly automated packaging to workforce engagement and training, the Hershey team is continuously seeking improvement. Tim will share their outlook and needs to remain at the lead in the confectionary business.
Networking Break
Dynamic Disco is back again!
There is something for everyone. With three concurrent sessions in the general session room, you can listen to your favorite or sample all three without leaving your seat. This is an outstanding opportunity to increase your personal awareness of business and industry issues impacting your team and the industry.
Speaker: Rebecca Marquez, Director Custom Research, PMMI
Speaker: Jeremy Turner, Head of Cyber and Risk, Cogility
Building an Effective Multi-Generational Workforce
Speaker: Kim Lear, Founder and Content Director, Inlay Insights
With four generations actively engaged in most workplaces, generational differences in technology use and communication norms could lead to conflict and sometimes misunderstandings regarding project execution, strategy, and more. This session will help you find specific, actionable strategies to manage your cross-generational challenges and turn your multi-generational workforce into a competitive advantage.
Networking Lunch
Buses Depart for the Plant Tour
The buses will depart from the convention center entrance at 1:45 p.m.
Plant Tour: JLS Automation
Transportation to Reception
Reception at Chocolate World
Networking Breakfast
PMMI Welcome Desk
Stop by to pick up your badge and meet the PMMI staff.
Peer to Peer Roundtable
Join fellow members to explore shared challenges, learn new solutions, and find new ways to advance all aspects of your business. This session is an outstanding opportunity for members to hear from other members regarding approaches to challenges in everyone’s operations.
AI Disruption
Speaker: Carol Reiley, Serial Entrepreneur, AI Roboticist & an Active Advocate for Diversity/Bias in AI
Overcoming the Hype and Discovering the Opportunity - Since the launch of ChatGPT in early 2023, multiple AI platforms have emerged that companies can use to improve their business operations. AI can be used to enhance all aspects of your business, including supply chain, inventory management, project management, plus marketing and training materials. Gain a clearer perspective on the realistic applications and strategic advantages AI offers, ensuring you stay ahead in an era of rapid technological evolution.
Networking Break
Dynamic Disco continues!
There is something for everyone. With three concurrent sessions in the general session room, you can listen to your favorite or sample all three without leaving your seat. This is an outstanding opportunity to increase your personal awareness of business and industry issues impacting your team and the industry.
Panelists:
- Dale Andersen, President & CEO, Delkor Systems, Inc.
- Patrick Carroll, President, IMA Diary & Food USA
- Lisa Hurtz, Branding Sales Manager – Food, Felins USA, Inc.
- Carol Reiley, Serial Entrepreneur, AI Roboticist & an Active Advocate for Diversity/Bias in AI
Speaker: Stacy Johnson, VP of Business Development, Hoosier Feeder Company
Speaker: Hayden Turner, VP of Operations and Technical Support, IMA Dairy & Food USA
Additional Breakout:
Speaker: Mark Navin, VP of Sales, Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.
Prepping for PACK EXPO International
Speaker: Matt Neuberger, President & CEO, Neuberger & Co, Inc.
At just six weeks away from PACK EXPO International, this is an opportunity for your team to hone plans, refine your organization’s booth display, and prepare for discussions at the booth with key prospects. As a leader in sales training and the facilitator for the newly introduced PMMI training course on successful selling at trade exhibitions, Matt Neuberger will help you and your team make the most of your PACK EXPO investment!
Closing Remarks
Speaker: Patty Andersen, Vice President of Human Resources & After Market Services for Delkor Systems,Inc., and Chairwoman, PMMI
Program Planning Committee Meeting - Committee Members Only
Spouse/Guest Get-Acquainted Breakfast
Complimentary Spouse Program – The Hershey Story Museum Tour
Join us for a guided tour of The Hershey Story Museum to learn about Milton S. Hershey’s life and the history of Hershey, PA. The tour will be followed by a class in the Chocolate Lab to make your very own chocolate creation and a chocolate flight tasting. The shuttle will depart from the convention center entrance at 9:00 a.m. sharp.
Spouse/Guest Get-Acquainted Breakfast
Young Professionals Conference
1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
The 2024 Young Professionals Conference (YPC) will be held on the last day of the PMMI Annual Meeting after the sessions have ended. The YPC is an opportunity for emerging leaders in packaging and processing to get expert career advice, explore industry hot topics, and network with peers.
Learn More About the Young Professionals Network
Packaging & Processing Equipment Selling in Today's Market class (Day 1)
8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
As the packaging and processing industry becomes more technologically advanced, OEM sales professionals must be more knowledgeable than ever about industry equipment technology, materials, regulations, and customer needs.
Based on the Sandler Sales System, this 2-day in-person program, customized for the packaging and processing industry and exclusive to PMMI members, will help capital equipment sales professionals and their managers learn systematic consultative selling techniques to make them trusted advisors to customers purchasing packaging, processing, and automation equipment.
Packaging & Processing Equipment Selling in Today's Market class (Day 2)
8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
As the packaging and processing industry becomes more technologically advanced, OEM sales professionals must be more knowledgeable than ever about industry equipment technology, materials, regulations, and customer needs.
Based on the Sandler Sales System, this 2-day in-person program, customized for the packaging and processing industry and exclusive to PMMI members, will help capital equipment sales professionals and their managers learn systematic consultative selling techniques to make them trusted advisors to customers purchasing packaging, processing, and automation equipment.
