Photo courtesy The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association
The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association (PTNPA) announced that registration is open for its 2025 Convention, to be held Jan. 17-20, 2025, at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The annual PTNPA Convention brings together industry leaders for educational workshops and general session speakers, networking opportunities, activities and outings, business connections and celebrations as the association marks its 85th anniversary.
“PTNPA’s 2025 Convention provides a meaningful and efficient way for our members to come together, learn and conduct business during a short amount of time,” said Jeannie Shaughnessy, CEO, PTNPA. “Importantly, this members-only event provides attendees with fantastic educational sessions, speakers and panels that address the most relevant and timely topics for the nut industry.”
The preliminary program includes:
- 2025 economic outlook presentation by Scott Clemons, partner and chief investment strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman
- Commodity presentations and panels led by PTNPA members covering market trends and forecasts for every commodity in the industry
- Regulatory outlook and landscape from Martin Hahn, partner at Hogan Lovells.
- Nut industry sustainability session introducing the mission and objectives of PTNPA’s recently launched Sustainability Committee
- More sessions and presentations to be announced soon
“The PTNPA Convention is a special time each year when the majority of our members come together in person,” said Joel Perkins, PTNPA chair and Horizon Nut Company CEO. “There is no better place for nut industry leaders to connect, gain insights, share ideas and do business. We look forward to welcoming members to sunny Scottsdale in 2025 for what promises to be a productive few days.”
The early bird registration discount ends Oct. 18. A discounted room rate at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is available until Dec. 18, based on availability. Group rates are available.
More information about the event can be found here.
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