Sweets & Snacks Expo
About This Show
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is North America's premier trade show for the confectionery, candy, and snack industry, hosted annually by the National Confectioners Association (NCA).
The show connects 15,000+ retail buyers, brand managers, brokers, and distributors with 1,000+ manufacturers and suppliers spanning candy, chocolate, gummies, chips, cookies, frozen confections, and emerging better-for-you snack brands. It's the industry's top venue for discovering new products, placing purchase orders, and spotting the trends that will hit retail shelves next season.
A dedicated Supplier Showcase precedes the main event, giving ingredient and packaging suppliers direct access to candy and snack manufacturers ahead of the main floor opening. The expo itself features the New Products Showcase, trend-focused education sessions, and networking events.
The 2027 edition of the Sweets & Snacks Expo runs May 18-20, 2027 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2027?+
The Sweets & Snacks Expo 2027 runs May 18-20, 2027 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What is the Sweets & Snacks Expo?+
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is North America's premier candy and confectionery trade show, hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA). It connects 15,000+ buyers with 1,000+ manufacturers and suppliers in candy, snacks, and frozen confections.
Who attends the Sweets & Snacks Expo?+
Retail buyers, brand managers, brokers, distributors, and suppliers attend, representing supermarkets, mass retail, convenience, and specialty channels from across North America and internationally.
Who organizes the Sweets & Snacks Expo?+
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is organized by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), the trade group representing America's candy and snack industry.