Sunday, June 11, 2023

4:00-4:30 PM

New Member Reception, Exhibit Hall D Foyer
By special invitation, outgoing RCI Board President Rebecca Craig and incoming Board President Jeffery Smith welcome our newest members to this year's event.

4:30-6:30 PM

Registration & Welcome Reception, Exhibit Hall D Foyer
Kick off an exciting convention week with a warm welcome, featuring hors d'oeuvres and drinks. This welcome reception will coincide with registration hours so you can mix and mingle with fellow attendees as you arrive.

Sponsored by Ultimate Confections

7:30-9:00 PM

Next Generation Event (RCI Members Only), 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 Guittard Chocolate Company

7:30 AM-3:00 PM

Registration Desk Open, Exhibit Hall D Foyer

Welcome Breakfast & Membership Meeting,
Grand Ballroom AB

10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Industry Expo, Exhibit Hall D

10:30-11:30 AM

12:00-1:00 PM

Reception on Expo Floor, Exhibit Hall D
Join us on the expo floor to connect with candy makers and suppliers and enjoy light fare during this networking reception, compliments of RCI.

Dessert Bar sponsored by The Blommer Chocolate Company

2:00-3:30 PM

3:30-5:30 PM

Candy Clinic (RCI Member Exclusive), Grand Ballroom AB
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, *Hilton Milwaukee - Hilton Honors Lounge
Hosted by Jeffery Smith of Peterbrooke Chocolatier, incoming RCI Board President

Registration Desk Open, Exhibit Hall D Foyer

Breakfast, Grand Ballroom AB

Education: Roundtables: Conversations for Candy Businesses, Grand Ballroom AB

10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Industry Expo, Exhibit Hall D

12:00-1:00 PM

2022-2023 Board & Board Spouses' Lunch,
*Hilton Milwaukee - Milwaukee ChopHouse
Thank you to the 2022-2023 board members for your contribution to this sweet association over the past year. RSVP is required.

2:00 PM

Education: Ensuring FDA Compliant Nutrition Labeling & Packaging, Room 203

4:00-4:15 PM

Boxed Chocolate Exchange, Room 203
This fun tradition presents the opportunity for candy makers to sample each other's confections and see how they are packaged. To participate, drop off your boxed chocolates at the RCI registration desk prior to the exchange.

4:15-5:00 PM 

Kettle Talk Open Discussion (RCI Members Only), Room 203

7:00-11:00 PM

Awards Banquet, Grand Ballroom AB
Celebrate highlights of the week and give award recipients a chance to shine! After dinner, cap off the evening with music from a live DJ! Bring your dancing shoes and expect a full dancefloor!

Entertainment sponsored by Linnea's Candy Supplies

8:00 AM-5:00 PM**

Buses Leave for Off-Site Tours
*Depart from Hilton Milwaukee Lobby

• Burke Candy & Ingredients
• Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate
• Fazio's Chocolate

**Note: All tour day travel times are approximate and dependent on factors beyond the control of RCI.

6:30-10:15 PM

Shuttles to and from Harley-Davidson Museum Experience,
*Depart from Hilton Milwaukee Lobby

7:00-10:00 PM

Harley-Davidson Museum Experience,
sponsored by Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate
Take a ride on the wild side during this farewell reception sponsored by Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate. As the only Harley-Davidson Museum in the world, it showcases more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts. Explore the museum on a self-guided tour before enjoying appetizers and drinks in our private event space.

8:00 AM-5:00 PM**

Buses Leave for Off-Site Tours
*Depart from Hilton Milwaukee Lobby

• Ultimate Confections
• Vande Walle's Candies
• Wilmar Chocolates

**Note: All tour day travel times are approximate and dependent on factors beyond the control of RCI.