Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026
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 2026 edition ran May 19–21, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Sweets & Snacks Expo?+
The 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo ran May 19–21, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2027 edition moves to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
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.