Sweets & Snacks Expo

The Sweets & Snacks Expo is recognized as the largest trade show dedicated to confectionery and snack products across North America, establishing itself as the premier business-to-business gathering for the confectionery and snack industries. This trade-only event brings together a comprehensive array of industry professionals, including manufacturers, retailers, distributors, brokers, and suppliers. The 2027 edition is scheduled to take place from May 18-20, 2027, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

The expo serves as a vital platform for showcasing a wide range of products and solutions. Core exhibit sectors include candy, chocolate, gum, mint, and various snack categories, alongside biscuits, natural snacks, breakfast products, and frozen desserts. Additionally, the event features packaging and food presentation solutions, private label development, food ingredients, merchandising displays, and insights into supply chain strategies and consumer trends. Attendees are vetted professionals with purchasing authority, such as retail buyers, category managers, and procurement teams from diverse channels including grocery, convenience, mass, club, and e-commerce.

Organized annually by the NCA National Confectioners Association, the Sweets & Snacks Expo facilitates networking, education, and discovery of new products. Key concurrent events include the Supplier Showcase (May 17-18, 2027), the Most Innovative New Product Awards (MINPA) ceremony, and over 40 educational sessions and workshops for 2027. The event is AUMA listed, underscoring its significance in the trade show landscape.