2:00 – 6:30 p.m. 

Hospitality and Registration Desk

Check in, pick up your badges and sign up for optional activities.

6:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Early Arrival Reception and Dinner

Join us for a relaxing evening of networking.

Dress: Resort Attire

7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 

Board of Directors Meeting – By invitation.

For Board and President’s Advisory Council members, invited guests and staff. Working breakfast will be provided.

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Hospitality and Registration Desk

Check in, pick up your badges and sign up for optional activities.

12:00 p.m.

Shotgun Golf Tournament Riviera Golf Course (*)

This course was expertly carved by Jack Nicklaus using the terrain's natural contours. 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Proper golf attire is required. Gentlemen must wear long pants or tailored shorts and a polo shirt. All players must either wear sneakers, running shoes, soft spike golf shoes, or golf sandals with socks. Buses will depart from the lobby of the hotel at noon. Cost per person: $240 Club Rental: $60.00 per set. Important: If you brought your own clubs, you must bring them to the course. Please be in your cart by 12:45 p.m. 

12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling tour

Enjoy a spectacular afternoon on the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean. Visit Isla Mujeres aboard a private sailing catamaran. Explore beautiful North Beach in Isla Mujeres snorkeling and swimming or walk along the white sand beach to the village. Buses will depart from the lobby of the hotel at 12:00 p.m. Cost per person: $185

12:50 – 4:00 p.m. 

Jungle Tour

Admire the beauty of the Caribbean Sea while you drive your own speedboat. Start at Nichupte Lagoon and go through a series of canals exploring the mangrove areas, with opportunity to view plenty of animals. Once you will reach the open sea, you will make your way to the coral reef area, the second largest reef barrier in the world, full of coral and multicolor fish. Take part in a 45-minutes guided snorkeling tour before you drive back the marina in Cancun. Buses will depart from the lobby of the hotel at 12:50 p.m. Cost per person:$155

7:00 p.m.

Chairperson's Welcome Reception

7:45 – 10:00 p.m.

Chairperson's Dinner

Don't miss this "not your average chairperson dinner". Be ready to be enchanted by beautiful regional dances and music of Mexico. Soak in the experience as magnificent displays of ancient dance, music, and traditions from indigenous Mexican Maya, Yaqui, and Aztec cultures come to life.

Attire: Cocktail attire. Men: Please wear dress pants with a button-down shirt. It is recommended men wear a jacket. A tie is not necessary. Ladies: Please wear either a dress or slacks with a blouse. No jeans or sneakers.

Note: If you have a reserved seat at the dinner, the table number will be on the back of your badge. No children under 16 years of age.

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast. – Everyone is invited

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Hospitality Desk

Check in, pick up your badge and sign up for optional activities.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Ignite Your Business Success with a Powerful Culture Transformation

Speaker: Jamie Notter, Co-Founder & Culture Designer, PROPEL

Elevate your business by participating in Jamie's dynamic session on transforming culture for success. Drawing from his most recent book, Culture Change Made Easy, learn to spot and bridge the gaps between your stated culture and its reality, ensuring a thriving workplace that attracts top talent.

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. 

PMMI Chairperson’s Report

Speaker: Patty Andersen, Vice President of Human Resources & After Market Services for Delkor Systems Inc., and Chairwoman, PMMI

PMMI Advantage

Speaker: Andrew Dougherty, Vice President, Member Services, PMMI

9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

Networking Break

Mexican Business Success in North America

Moderator: Jorge Izquierdo, VP, Market Development, PMMI

Senior executives from businesses in Mexico with operations in the U.S. will discuss their business approach and plans for their Mexico and U.S. operations.

Panelists:

• Roberto Fernandez Bravo, Director de Ingenieria y Proyectos (Director of Projects and Engineering), grupo Jumex
• Roberto Cardoso Baca, Global Procurement Sr Manager, Jugos Del Valle & Santa Clara
• Rafael del Regil, Director of Operations, Grupo Herdez

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

AI in Manufacturing

Speaker: Tom Morrison, President & CEO, Tom Morrison & Associates, Inc.

AI went mainstream in 2023. From ChatGPT to enhanced workplace tools, AI is in vogue. Less clear is AI in manufacturing. Tom Morrison will provide insights to "AI as a Friend" and ways your team can embrace AI tools especially to bolster your supply chain.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Networking Lunch – Everyone is invited.

1:30 – 5:00 p.m. 

Corn Hole Tournament - Everyone is invited.

Due to popular demand, corn hole is back. Get ready for a bag-throwing good time at PMMI's Cornhole Tournament! Pick your teammate or come single and get paired up.

6:30 – 10:00 p.m. 

"White Hot Night" Beach Party

Join us for an evening of good food, great drinks and a ton of FUN. If you know PMMI members, you know there will be music, singing and dancing. Attire: in celebration of summer, white outfits are encouraged.

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 

Networking Breakfast – Everyone is invited. 

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Hospitality Desk

8:30 – 9:45 a.m. 

ITR Economic Outlook

Speaker: Brian Beaulieu, CEO and Chief Economist, Institute for Trend Research (ITR) Economics

Market segments having badly, elections, inflation, global economic uncertainty - they can all affect your business. ITR's Brian Beaulieu discusses their insights for 2024.

9:45 – 10:10 a.m.

Networking Break

10:10 – 11:00 a.m. 

Sustainability Spaghetti

EPR, biogas, SEC requirements, CO2, materials transition, legislation, recycling – so many business threads mashed into one word. Join the session to help untangle what they mean to your customers and your business.

11:05 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Peer to Peer Roundtables (3)

It's back by popular demand. Following success at Annual Meeting 2023, members will discuss topics you want based on your member company revenue size.

• Up to $20 million
• $21-50 Million
• $51+ Million

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. 

Networking Lunch – Everyone is invited

1:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Closing Business Session

Navigating Change: Insights on Employees, Strategy, and Seizing Opportunities

Speaker: Mark King, Former CEO of Taco Bell

Delve into a session with Mark as he shares experiences in employee dynamics, strategic planning, seizing opportunities, as well as changes created by the pandemic. Drawing from his rich background at Taylor Made, adidas, and CEO of Taco Bell, this final business session promises a blend of humor and strategy, welcoming all attendees to glean valuable insights for personal and professional growth.

3:15 – 3:45 p.m.

Program Planning Committee Meeting - Program Planning Committee Members Only

6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Presidents Advisory Council Dinner - By Invitation Only

8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

PMMI Networking Lounge - Stop by for late night desserts and cocktails.

Tuesday, April 16

9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Spouse Program - Day at the Spa

Start your morning with gentle Yoga followed by Spa treatments - Mini facial, pressure point massage, and a chair massage. While you wait for your treatments, enjoy the hydrotherapy options - Aromatherapy steam room, cold plunge, Vichy showers, Vitamin C infused showers, or relax in the lounge. Cost per person: $175

Wednesday, April 17

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Spouse Program – Mexican Cooking Class

Join us for a culinary journey that explore authentic Mexican cuisine. Experience authentic flavors and learn to craft iconic dishes in a fun and traditional environment. We'll kick off with an exciting mixology lesson and dive in to create a delightful four-dish feast. Please meet in the lobby of the hotel prior to 11:00 a.m. Cost per person: $200