Stop by to pick up your badge and meet the PMMI staff.
The shuttle will depart from the convention center entrance at 6:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided.
Stop by to pick up your badge and meet the PMMI staff.
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!
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.
Speaker: Patty Andersen, Vice President of Human Resources & After Market Services for Delkor Systems, Inc., and Chairwoman, PMMI
Stop by to pick up your badge and meet the PMMI staff.
Speaker: Andrew Dougherty, Vice President of Member Services, PMMI
Overview of programs, services and funding available to all PMMI Member Employees
Member Testimonials:
Speaker: Andrew Dougherty, Vice President of Member Services, PMMI
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!
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.
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: 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.
The buses will depart from the convention center entrance at 1:45 p.m.
The bus will depart from the convention center entrance at 5:45 p.m.
Note: A valid ID is required to enter Chocolate World for the reception.
Stop by to pick up your badge and meet the PMMI staff.
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.
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.
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.
Additional Breakout:
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!
Speaker: Patty Andersen, Vice President of Human Resources & After Market Services for Delkor Systems,Inc., and Chairwoman, PMMI
Stacks, On Property
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.
Fire and Grain, On Property
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
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.
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.
