October 13–14, 2026
Join PFMA at the Hershey Country Club for the 2026 Fall Legislative Conference.
Two days of conversations, insights, and advocacy that keep our members ahead of the curve. More details to come.
Staying at the Conference? Overnight Accommodations Needed?
Use this link to access our group room block rate at Hotel Hershey
Group ID: 10345255
General Attendee Passcode: PAFMA2026
To make reservations by phone, call 855-729-3108 from 8AM – 8PM and ask for the room block for PA Food Merchants Association at The Hotel Hershey.
2026 Fall Legislative Conference Sessions
State Election Update
Christopher Nicholas and Brittany Crampsie will discuss Pennsylvania’s 2026 election cycle and what it means for the Food and Beverage Industry.Federal Update
Andy Harig of FMI and Stephanie Johnson of NGA will share updates on federal issues affecting food retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. Additional speaker may be announced.The Facts About Pricing
Kathy Hayden of Inmar Intelligence will join a discussion on modern pricing strategies, including dynamic pricing and surveillance pricing. The session will separate fact from myth and explain what these issues mean for businesses, policymakers and consumers.Wholesaler Meeting
This session will bring together wholesalers from across the Commonwealth to discuss key issues impacting distribution, supply chain operations and regulatory challenges.More speakers to come
Additional panelists and session details will be announced as the conference agenda is finalized.
PFMA will honor Michael Gould, President, Core-Mark Scranton OpCo, with the Lisa Dell’Alba Food Industry Trailblazer Award in recognition of his leadership, industry contributions and longstanding commitment to Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry.
Agenda
DAY ONE | Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Jay Weitzel Room
PFMA Board Meeting
3:45 p.m. | TBD
Conference Registration Opens
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | TBD
Wholesalers Meeting
Open only to members who are wholesalers. This session will delve into specific challenges and opportunities facing the wholesale sector within the food and beverage supply chain.
4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Picard Grand Pavilion
Educational Session – The Facts About Pricing
Unpacking and separating fact from myth about modern pricing strategies. Presented by Kathy Hayden, Inmar Intelligence
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Picard Grand Pavilion
Cocktail Reception
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | TBD
Trailblazer Award Presentation and Dinner
Dinner with colleagues and presentation of the Lisa Dell’Alba Food Industry Trail Blazer Award to Michael Gould of Core-Mark.
DAY TWO | Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
7:30 | Keystone Lobby
Registration
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Traditions Room
Buffet Breakfast
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | TBD
State Election Update
State Election Update panel with Christopher Nicholas and Brittany Crampsie
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | TBD
Federal Policy Update
Federal Update panel with Stephanie Johnson – NGA, Andy Harig – FMI
