Registration Desk Open, Ballroom Gallery

4:00-6:00 PM

Welcome Party, South Terrace
Pop on in and stay awhile as we kick off an exciting convention week with a festive welcome! This reception will coincide with registration, so you can mingle with fellow attendees while you enjoy eye-popping food stations and drinks. 

Sponsored by The Blommer Chocolate Company

Next Generation Event (RCI Member Exclusive), off-site
RCI members in their twenties and thirties are invited to attend a fun mixer. Get to know the next generation of industry leaders and have fun in the process (RSVP required).

Sponsored by Union Confectionery Machinery Company

Registration Desk Open, Ballroom Gallery

Welcome Breakfast & Annual Membership Meeting, Ballroom B

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Industry Expo, Ballroom A

Reception on Expo Floor, Ballroom A

Sweets and treats sponsored by Guittard Chocolate Company

3:00-5:30 PM

Candy Clinic (RCI Member Exclusive), Ballroom B
Get recognized for your creative, new ideas! If you have a clever concept that has worked well in your business, you're invited to share!

Sweet Meet, *Westin Penn City Grille
Hosted by Rebecca Craig of Marie's Candies, 2022-2023 RCI Board President

Education: Breakfast with Warren: A History of American Candy Making, Ballroom B

Education: Color Your World with Cocoa Butter, Ballroom B

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Industry Expo, Ballroom A

RCI Headshot Lounge, Ballroom A, Booth #319

All attendees are invited to get professional headshots taken for FREE, compliments of RCI. Plus, receive a gift as a thank you for participating.

12:00-1:00 PM

2021-2022 Board & Spouses' Lunch, Room 307
Thank you to the 2021-2022 board members for your contribution to this sweet association over the past year. RSVP is required.

2:00 PM

Education: Packaging that Pops!, Rooms 302-304

4:00 PM 

Kettle Talk (RCI Member Exclusive), Rooms 302-304
Join this open discussion where confectionery professionals ask questions and share knowledge on the topics of chocolate techniques, production, regulatory affairs, labeling laws, business ownership and more. 

7:00-11:00 PM

Awards & Afterglow, Ballroom B
 Set the night aglow as we celebrate highlights of the week and give award recipients a chance to shine. After dinner, the festivities will continue with a silent disco. Join us for an experience you'll have to see to believe. You'll be oh-so glad you did!

Entertainment sponsored by Linnea's Candy Supplies

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Off-Site Confectionery Tours *Departure from Westin Lobby

7:30-10:30 PM

Night at The Warhol: Sponsored by Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate
*Shuttles depart from Westin Lobby
Get inspired by the famous works created by Andy Warhol, known as the "Prince of Pop Art." Along with guided tours of the museum, enjoy an interactive silkscreen printing experience and unique keepsake. Appetizers and beverages will also be provided. Don't miss an opportunity to connect during this fun, interactive event while celebrating the conclusion of another great convention week!

8:00-5:00 PM

Off-Site Confectionery Tours, *Departure from Westin Lobby