2026
  • July 20 – 24

    Practical course: Industrial Chocolate Manufacturing, (in English), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • July 20 – 31

    Resident Course in Confectionery Technology, (Candy School), Babcock Hall, UW–Madison Campus, Madison, WI, USA
    University of Wisconsin–Madison
    Conference Services, 1605 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706, USA
    Phone: +1 (608) 263 3046; Home page: www.foodsci.wisc.edu; E-Mail: foodsci@wisc.edu

  • August 10 – 13

    RCI Chocolate Boot Camp, Fascia’s Chocolates, Waterbury, CT, USA
    RCI / Retail Confectioners International
    3029 E Sunshine St., Ste. A, Springfield, MO 65804, USA
    Phone: +1 (417) 883 2775; Home page: www.retailconfectioners.org; E-Mail: events@retailconfectioners.org

  • August 15 – 17

    NACDS Total Store Expo (TSE), Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, USA
    NACDS / National Association of Chain Drug Stores
    413 N. Lee St., PO Box 1417-D49, Alexandria, VA 22313-1417, USA
    Phone: +1 (703) 549 3001; Home page: www.nacds.org; E-Mail: ckrese@nacds.org

  • August 30 – September 1

    Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show, Marriott Lancaster, Lancaster, PA, USA
    Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show
    USA
    Home page: www.phillycandyshows.com; E-Mail: rcapcandyshow@gmail.com

  • September 2 – 3

    CAA International Cocoa Conference Exhibition & Dinner, Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore
    CAA / Cocoa Association of Asia
    5 Shenton Way, UIC Building #10/11-01, 068808, Singapore
    Home page: www.cocoaasia.org; E-Mail: enquiry@cocoaaasia.org

  • September 7 – 11

    Practical Introduction Course: Industrial Sugar Confectionery Production, (in English), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • September 13 – 15

    IFDA Solutions Conference, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
    IFDA / International Foodservice Distributors Association
    1410 Spring Hill Rd. Ste. 210, McLean, VA 22102, USA
    Phone: +1 (703) 532 9400; Home page: www.ifdaonline.org; E-Mail: events@ifdaonline.org

  • September 14 – 16

    PMMI Annual Meeting, Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

  • September 14 – 17

    Convenience Distribution Business Exchange (CDBX), JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort, Aventura, FL, USA
    CDA / Convenience Distribution Association
    2750 Prosperity Ave., Ste. 530, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA
    Phone: +1 (703) 208 3358; Home page: www.cdaweb.net; E-Mail: cda@cdaweb.net

  • September 16 – 17

    Einführungspraktikum: Schokoladen-Temperierung und Kühlung, (in German), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • September 17 – 18

    Packaging & Processing Equipment Selling in Today’s Market, Montreal, Canada
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

  • September 22 – 24

    Chewing Gum Seminar, (in English), Aachen, Germany
    D&F Sweets GmbH
    Hirzenrott 6, 52076 Aachen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (2408) 59 808 06; Home page: df-sweets.de; E-Mail: trainings@df-sweets.de

  • September 28 – 30

    AACT National Technical Seminar, Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook, IL, USA
    AACT / American Association of Candy Technologists National Chapter
    711 W. Water St., PO Box 266, Princeton, WI 54968, USA
    Phone: +1 (920) 295 6959; Home page: www.aactcandy.org; E-Mail: aactinfo@gomc.com

  • September 29 – October 1

    Practical Introduction Course: Bar Manufacturing Technology – Protein Bars, (in English), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • October 6 – 8

    Einführungspraktikum: Herstellungstechnologie Zuckerdragees, (in German), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • October 6 – 9

    NACS Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA
    NACS / National Association of Convenience Stores
    1600 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    Phone: +1 (703) 684 3600; Home page: www.convenience.org

  • October 12 – 14

    Einführungspraktikum: Herstellungstechnologie Industrielle Weichkaramellen (Toffees, Fudge, Kaubonbons), (in German), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • October 14 – 16

    Nuts: From Farm to Formulation & Everything in Between, Hosted by Northwest Hazelnut Company, Hubbard, OR, USA
    PMCA
    PO Box K, Bath, PA 18014, USA
    Home page: www.pmca.com; E-Mail: info@pmca.com

  • October 18 – 21

    Pack Expo International, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

  • November 3 – 5

    Einführungspraktikum: Herstellungstechnologie von Gummi- und Geleeprodukten mit Fokus auf Funktionelle Gummiprodukte, (in German), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • November 10 – 11

    Einführungspraktikum: Herstellungstechnologie Industrielle Hartkaramellen, (in German), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • November 10 – 13

    Gums & Jellies Advanced Seminar, (in English), Aachen, Germany
    D&F Sweets GmbH
    Hirzenrott 6, 52076 Aachen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (2408) 59 808 06; Home page: df-sweets.de; E-Mail: trainings@df-sweets.de

  • November 15 – 17

    PLMA Private Label Trade Show, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, USA
    PLMA / Private Label Manufacturers Association
    630 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
    Phone: +1 (212) 972 3131; Home page: www.plma.com; E-Mail: info@plma.com

  • November 24 – 26

    Einführungspraktikum: Herstellungstechnologie Zuckerdragees, (in German), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • January through December

    Video Online Course: Chewy Candy, (in English) on Demand
    D&F Sweets GmbH
    Hirzenrott 6, 52076 Aachen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (2408) 59 808 06; Home page: df-sweets.de; E-Mail: trainings@df-sweets.de

  • January through December

    Video Online Course: Gums & Jellies, (in English) on Demand
    D&F Sweets GmbH
    Hirzenrott 6, 52076 Aachen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (2408) 59 808 06; Home page: df-sweets.de; E-Mail: trainings@df-sweets.de

  • December 2 – 3

    Einführungspraktikum: Herstellungstechnologie Schokoladendragees, (in German), Solingen, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

  • December 2 – 4

    The Candy Planning: Halloween Session, Virtual session with ECRM Connect
    ECRM / Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing
    27070 Miles Rd, Ste. A, Salon, OH 44139, USA
    Phone: +1 (440) 498 0500; Home page: www.ecrm.marketgate.com; E-Mail: dvillena@ecrm.marketgate.com

  • December 8 – 10

    Chocotec International Chocolate Congress, Cologne, Germany
    ZDS / Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süsswarenwirtschaft
    De-Leuw Straße 3/9, D-42653 Solingen, Germany
    Phone: +49 (212) 5961 0; Home page: www.zds-solingen.de; E-Mail: info@zds-solingen.de

2027
  • January 24 – 27

    IDFA Dairy Forum 2027, Orlando, FL, USA
    IDFA / International Dairy Foods Assoc.
    1250 H St. NW, Ste. 900, Washington, DC 20005, USA
    Phone: +1 (202) 737 4332; Home page: www.idfa.org; E-Mail: publications@idfa.org

  • January 31 – February 2

    The NGA Show 2027, MGM Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA
    NGA / National Grocers Association
    1005 N. Glebe Rd., Ste. 250, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
    Phone: +1 (703) 516 0700; Home page: www.nationalgrocers.org; E-Mail: info@nationalgrocers.org

  • February 28 – March 2

    NCA State of the Industry Conference, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, FL, USA
    NCA / National Confectioners Association
    1101 30th St. NW, Ste. 200, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    Phone: +1 (202) 534 1440; Home page: www.candyusa.com; E-Mail: info@candyusa.com

  • April 6 – 7

    IDFA Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort, Ponte Verda Beach, FL
    IDFA / International Dairy Foods Assoc.
    1250 H St. NW, Ste. 900, Washington, DC 20005, USA
    Phone: +1 (202) 737 4332; Home page: www.idfa.org; E-Mail: publications@idfa.org

  • April 6 – 8

    PLMA Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, OH, USA
    PLMA / Private Label Manufacturers Association
    630 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
    Phone: +1 (212) 972 3131; Home page: www.plma.com; E-Mail: info@plma.com

  • April 12 – 14

    Pack Expo Southeast, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA, USA.
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

  • April 25 – 26

    Bakery Showcase Trade Show & Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Baking Association of Canada
    7895 Tranmere Dr., Ste. 202, Mississauga, ON L5S 1V9, Canada
    Phone: +1 (905) 405 0288; Home page: www.baking.ca; E-Mail: info@baking.ca

  • May 5 – 7

    The NAMA Show 2027, New Orleans, LA, USA
    NAMA / National Automatic Merchandising Association
    20 N. Wacker Ste. 3500, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
    Phone: +1 (312) 346 0370; Home page: www.namanow.org; E-Mail: jbradshaw@vending.org

  • June 8 – 10

    Expo Pack Guadalajara, Expo Guadalajara, Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

  • September 27 – 29

    Pack Expo Las Vegas, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

  • November 8 – 10

    PMMI Annual Meeting, Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, Kansas City, MO
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

2028
  • March 21 – 23

    Pack Expo East, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

  • June 6 – 9

    Expo Pack Mexico, Expo Santa Fe, CDMX, Mexico
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

  • September 9 – 13

    IBIE International Baking Industry Exposition, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA
    BEMA / Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds
    7101 College Blvd, Ste. 1505, Overland Park, KS 66210, USA
    Phone: +1 (913) 338 1300; Home page: www.bema.org; E-Mail: info@bema.org

  • November 5 – 8

    Pack Expo International, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org

2029
  • September 24 – 26

    Pack Expo Las Vegas, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA
    PMMI / The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    12930 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 200, Hemdon, VA 20170, USA
    Phone: +1 (571) 612 3200; Home page: www.packexpo.com; E-Mail: expo@pmmi.org