Executive Leadership Conference

2024 Agenda

 

Sunday, April 14

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

Monday, April 15

Activities, sessions and meals are open to attendees and their guests, unless otherwise noted.

*Optional Activities: Advanced registration is required. A 10-business day cancellation policy applies.

Your participation in these activities includes a $20 donation to support the PMMI Spirit to Serve Family Member Scholarship. Click here to learn more. If you have any questions regarding the donation, please contact [email protected].

*Optional Activities: Advanced registration is required.

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.

Advanced Registration is required. A 10-business day cancellation policy applies.

 

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.

Tuesday, April 16
Business Sessions will take place in Salon 1 & 2 unless otherwise noted.

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.

Workforces Across the Generational Divide

Continuing on this important topic will help members understand what is needed in their business.

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

9:15  9:45 a.m. 

PMMI Advantage

Speaker: Glen Long, Senior Vice President, PMMI

9:45 10:15 a.m.

Networking Break

10:15  11:15 a.m. 

Mexican Business Success in North America

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. Moderated Panel

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.

Wednesday, April 17
Business Sessions will take place in Salon 1 & 2 unless otherwise noted.

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 acclimation. 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 Speaker

3:15 3:45 p.m.

Program Planning Committee Meeting - Program Planning Committee Members Only

Dinner at your leisure at one of the hotel restaurants or off property. You must make a reservation with the restaurants in advance.

Hotel Restaurants: You must make a reservation with the restaurants in advance with the hotel concierge. Casitas Beach Palapa location at extra cost

Off Property Restaurants: This meal and transportation will be at your expense. The hotel concierge can make a reservation and book your transportation.

6:30 9:30 p.m.

Presidents Advisory Council Dinner

9:00 11:00 p.m.

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

 

Spouse/Guest Agenda

*Optional Activities: Advanced registration is required. A 10-business day cancellation policy applies.

Your participation in these activities includes a $20 donation to support the PMMI Spirit to Serve Family Member Scholarship. Click here to learn more. If you have any questions regarding the donation, please contact [email protected].

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