Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026

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 2026 edition ran May 19–21, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The show connects retail buyers, brand managers, brokers, and distributors with 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.

Independent surveys highlight the show's value: 94% of attendees rely on it to stay current on the latest products and trends, 95% say it provides good value to their company, and 96% would recommend it to industry peers.

A dedicated Supplier Showcase pre-show (May 17–18) gives 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 across the full three-day run.

Note: The 2027 Sweets & Snacks Expo moves to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis — check the NCA site for updated dates.