Sunday, August 30
9-9:45AM: Coffee with Joe & Panel
–Panel has been notified and will
-I ask that panelists bring two questions each to start, if need be posted on social media
-We can also request questions online prior to the Event
Panel members
Packaging: Simplex paper Box Kevin Feeser
Formulas/Recipes: Linnea’s Candy Supplies Joe Sofia
Labeling: Met Speed Label: Chuck Mullen
10-10:45AM: Coffee with Joe- Don’t Lose Your Temper?
Joe and co-speaker Bruce will answer the most frequently ask question
“I lost my temper”
We will tackle the tough questions, fat and sugar bloom, cooling and storage.
Why cocoa butter percentage make a difference and more.
11-12PM: Meltaway Demo with Joe Sofia
1-2:30 PM: RCAP Master Confectioner Competition
Watch from the Expo floor the battle of giants
-Barry Callebaut vs Blommer
-Secret ingredient TBD
-Two members per team, 1Hour to produce two confections using the secret ingredient
-Judging by Marriott Chef, President (Paul), and one exhibitor chosen randomly
2:45-3:45PM: Business Talk- Dan Petty, Edward Jones
Monday, August 31
9- 9:45AM: Coffee with Joe & Panel
New panel member:
Packaging: Duerr Packaging Sam Duerr
Production: Giambri’s Quality Sweets Dave Giambri
Equipment: PC Molds/Newtown Chocolatier: Doug Haines
Marketing: 37 Chocolates: Estelle Tracy
-Panel has been notified and will be posted on social media
-I ask that panelists bring two questions each to start, if needed-We can also
– request questions online prior to the Event
10-11:00AM: Beyond the Candy Case –
New Revenue Streams for Confectioners
Presented by Yeli Marshall, Yelibelly Chocolates
Explore creative ways confectioners can expand their business, attract new customers,
and generate additional revenue streams beyond traditional candy sales.
12:30-1:30PM: Chocolate Talk with Estelle
Back by popular demand Estelle owner of 37 chocolates
Hands-On Round Table Workshop:
Boost Your Sales in 5-Minute Bursts/Sell Smarter, Not Harder
Join Estelle Tracy for a roll-up-your-sleeves session where you won’t just learn — you’ll do.
This year, AI joins the toolkit, and by the end of this hour, you’ll have already used it.
We’ll start with pen and paper: you’ll identify your top sales channel priorities, because the goal isn’t to do all the things — it’s to do the right things for your business.
From there, we move through a quick audit of your social presence, then into social media, email marketing, and AI, taking action at every step.
You’ll brainstorm content, prompt AI live, and leave with a scripted Instagram Reel ready to record.
1:45-2:45PM: Succession Planning- Replacing Valuable Employees–
Ron Hilton, Wolfgang Confectioner
Tuesday September 1
9 -10:00 AM: New Limited Addition Round Table Business Forum
“NOTE Maximum participation 20 you must register on line to attend”
Joe Creveno and Bruce Smith and other guest moderator will assist
Main Topics: Business, Marketing & Sales
-Each table will have same topic to discuss amount’s themselves
-Report to group your group suggestion, idea etc.
-Then we rotate and repeat with new topic
-Think out of the box!
Be prepared to take notes