2023 North American Maple Conference

Quality from Tree to Table

Hundreds of maple producers from the US and Canada will gather in Sturbridge, MA, October 25-28, 2023 for the industry’s longest-running annual conference. The event has been held every year for decades, and attracts sugarmakers of all sizes, along with researchers, regulators, and professionals from related industries for four days of research presentations, practical skills workshops, meetings, tours, antique displays, and networking.

Registration will be open in early June, but you can get involved now in a few ways:

• Interested in presenting a workshop? Use this form to submit your proposal.
• Want to donate an item or service for the silent auction to support the NAMSC Research and Education Fund? Email [email protected].
• Want to find out about becoming a sponsor of the event, or exhibiting your products at our trade show? Email [email protected].
• Want to bring and display your maple antiques? Email [email protected].

Preliminary agenda:

• Wednesday, 10/25: Meetings for NAMSC delegates
• Thursday, 10/26: Tours of sugarhouses and local attractions, and a Taste of Massachusetts dinner
• Friday, 10/27: Research presentations, evening banquet
• Saturday, 10/28: Practical skills workshops

Each day will feature an industry trade show, meals, plenty of time for networking, and a silent auction to benefit the NAMSC Research and Education Fund.

Further details will be added here as plans develop.