2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE | MAY 12-13, 2026 | OMNI BEDFORD SPRINGS
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Omni Bedford Springs Resort
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Expert Panel Sessions
Engaging discussions with industry leaders on timely issues shaping the Food and Beverage Industry. Session topics and speakers to be announced. -
Mini Trade Show
Connect with leading suppliers and explore new products, services, and innovations impacting food retail and distribution. -
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
An evening of networking with industry peers, followed by a formal dinner celebrating leadership and excellence across the industry. -
Lisa Dell’Alba Food Industry Trailblazer Award
This signature PFMA award recognizes exceptional leadership and lasting impact within the Food and Beverage Industry. The 2026 recipient will be announced. -
PFMA Wholesaler Meeting
A dedicated forum for wholesalers to discuss market trends, operational challenges, and emerging opportunities shaping the year ahead.
Agenda
DAY ONE | Tuesday, May 12, 2025
8:30 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.
Golf Check-In
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Golf Course
Golf | Free time (non-golfers)
10 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Vendor set-up
(Optional. Must register in advance.)
3:00-4:00pm
Wholesalers meeting
(PFMA wholesalers only)
4:00-8:30 p.m.
Mini trade show vendor tables
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
Mingle with colleagues and trade show vendors.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dinner & Reception
7:30-8:30 p.m.
After Dinner
Drinks and vendor mingle
8:30 p.m.
Vendor Pack-Up
DAY TWO | Wednesday, May 13, 2025
7:30 a.m.
Registration opens
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Session #1
Prevention and Intervention: How Businesses in the Food Supply Chain Can Drive Change in the Fight against Human Trafficking, presented by
- Heather Fry, Director of Industry Training, Truckers Against Trafficking
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Session #2
The Modern Cooler: Why Hemp-Infused Drinks can be the Next Retail Essential
- Christopher Lackner, Founder and President, Hemp Beverage Alliance (HBA)
- Diana Eberlein, Chair, Coalition of Adult Beverage Alternatives
- Steve Malagari, PA State Representative
11:45 a.m.-Noon
Annual Meeting
(All attendees welcome)
12:15 p.m.
Board Meeting
(PFMA board members only)
