RETAIL CONFECTIONERS INTERNATIONAL
Annual Convention & Industry Expo
Buffalo, NY · June 17-21, 2024

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HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Book your stay at RCI's official conference hotel, Hyatt Regency Buffalo, for the best rates and a comfortable experience. The Annual Convention & Industry Expo will take place at the Buffalo Convention Center which is connected to the host hotel.

Book your hotel online now or call 888-591-1234 and ask for the RCI or Retail Confectioners International group rate. Rates start at $199/night. Deadline for reservations is May 17, 2024 or until rooms are sold out.

INDUSTRY EXPO
Join colleagues as you discover innovative products and new services for confectioners. Entry to the expo is exclusive to candy makers and other confectionery professionals. Industry credentials, such as a business card or proof of business, are required when picking up your badge at the registration desk. View our expo map.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 │ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us from noon to 1:00 PM for a reception on the expo floor!

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 │ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

For those staying at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo: self-parking is available to overnight guests for $25 per day, Valet parking is $29.50 per day. Parking rates are subject to change.

For those driving in for the day: To locate parking near the convention center visit www.spothero.com. To reserve your parking spot, visit the Buffalo Convention Center Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up. New to SpotHero? Download the SpotHero iPhone/Android app.

CANDY CLINIC (RCI Member Exclusive)
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 it! Bring a small table display (3' x 3') and describe your best new idea in under 2 minutes. Attendees will vote on the winners in the following categories:

• Best Summer Idea
• Best Christmas Idea
• Best Valentine's Day Idea
• Best Easter Idea
• Best Marketing/Merchandising Idea
• Best Packaging Idea
• Best New Piece
• Best Innovation

Awards will be given out at the Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening. In addition, awards will also be given out to the Best First Time Entrant and President's Choice. Sign up by May 17 by emailing events@retailconfectioners.org. Companies may enter in up to two categories. New to Candy Clinic? See what it's like!

RCI BOXED CHOCOLATE EXCHANGE
The RCI Boxed Chocolate Exchange is a fun tradition practiced at the Annual Convention, giving members a chance to sample each other’s confections and see how they’re packaged. Members are encouraged to bring a one-pound box of their assorted chocolates to the registration desk during check-in. The boxes will be displayed during the convention week. On Wednesday, members who participated will have an opportunity to select a box from another member.

NEXT GENERATION EVENT
If you or a member of your group is in their 20s and 30s and interested in more information about the Next Generation event, email RCI at events@retailconfectioners.org.

FOOD ALLERGIES & SPECIAL NEEDS
If you have any questions or special needs, including food allergies, please contact RCI at 417-883-2775 or email events@retailconfectioners.org.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cancellation Policy: If registration is cancelled up to two weeks prior to the first day of the event, you will be given a full refund; no full or partial refunds will be honored for cancellations made less than two weeks before the event begins. Expo Tickets are non-refundable. By registering for this event, you agree to the full list of terms and conditions.