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July 24–25, 2024

Vancouver, WA, USA

This two-day event travels across the country bringing PMMI members and CPG professionals together to help the industry move forward. The Roadshow is packed with informative discussions on industry hot topics and customer insights. Plus, we'll show you how PMMI's resources can help enhance your business. This event serves as an in-person meeting opportunity for industry professionals at no cost to the attendee.

Plant Tour Hosted By:
Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods

2024 PMMI Roadshow Agenda

AC Hotel by Marriott Vancouver Waterfront – 333 West Columbia Way | Vancouver, WA 98660

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Optional Early Arrivals Dinner

If you are arriving early for the Roadshow, please join us for an optional early arrivals networking dinner on the 4th floor patio of the AC Hotel. We will have a table set up for you to pick up your badge! 

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

11:00 - 11:30 am

Roadshow Registration / badge pick-up in AC Hotel

11:30 - 12:00 pm

Luncheon: Welcome to the 2024 PMMI Roadshow!

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Hear from Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods:
Bill Lozier, Chief Operating Officer
Allyson Borozan, Chief Growth Officer
Meghan Keeley, VP of Supply Chain
Cheryl Collins, VP of People

1:30 pm

Buses depart Hotel for Bob’s Red Mill Plant Tour

1:30 - 2:00 pm

Buses travel to Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods

2:00 - 4:45 pm

Plant Tour: Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods (Milwaukie, OR)

4:45 - 5:00 pm

Buses travel to Bob’s Red Mill Restaurant (15 mins. from Plant Tour location)

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Dinner at Bob’s Red Mill General Store and Restaurant

7:00 pm

Buses depart Bob’s Red Mill and return to AC Hotel

Thursday, July 25, 2024

8:00 am

Roadshow Registration / badge pick-up in AC Hotel

8:00 - 8:45 am

Networking Breakfast

9:00 - 9:50 am

PMMI OpX Chairman, M. Shawn French, Director of Innovation & Packaging Engineering at Danone North America

What I've Learned from 30+ Years in the Packaging Industry

9:50 - 10:45 am

PMMI Member, Michael Newcome, Vice President of Sales, JLS Automation

Developing Successful Sales Teams

Kate Fiorianti, Director, Workforce Development, PMMI

Update on the NEW Max work product: Trends in Packaging Machinery Compensation Structures

10:45  - 11:00 am

Networking Break

11:00 - 11:50 am

PMMI Member, Penny Vander Velden, Director of Sales and Marketing, AGC Heat Transfer

You Can't Make Cheese Without Authenticity - Best Practices in Operations and how that evolved into success in Sales through intimate knowledge of what the customer is looking for.

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Networking Luncheon

Andrew Dougherty, Vice President, Member Services, PMMI

PMMI Membership Benefits, Resources and Funding

Kate Fiorianti, Director, Workforce Development, PMMI

PMMI New Offerings: Successful Selling @ PACK EXPO Trade Shows and SheLeads: Navigating Leadership for Women

Allison Wagner, Director, Marketing and Business Strategy, Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Getting Engaged in the PPWLN – Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network.

1:00 - 1:50 pm

Tom Egan, Vice President, Industry Services, PMMI

OpX Leadership Network and PMMI Member MaX Share Groups – Work Products for End-Users and OEMs.

1:50 - 2:05 pm

Networking Break

2:05 - 2:55 pm

Amber Miller, Senior Marketing Manager, PMMI Media Group

Marketing Trends and Best Practices in Packaging & Processing: Insights from PMMI Media Group and Advertisers

Discover Winning Strategies to Drive Brand Awareness and Business Growth

PMMI Member Panel Discussion:

Innovative Marketing Approaches for Traditional Industries
Exploring Fresh Perspectives and Strategies to Disrupt the Status Quo

Panelists:

  • Allison Wagner, Director, Marketing and Business Strategy, Morrison Container Handling Solutions
  • Angela Marcaccio, Marketing Content Manager, ProMach, Inc.
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2:55 - 3:45 pm

Jorge Izquierdo, Vice President, Market Development, PMMI

Growth, Trends and New Opportunities in Packaging Equipment

5:15 pm

Meet in AC Hotel Lobby to walk to Reception & Dinner

5:30 - 8:00 pm

Networking Reception & Dinner at Dosalas Restaurant