When and where is the 2027 Sweets & Snacks Expo?

May 18-20, 2027 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, with a pre-show Supplier Showcase day on May 17.

It is a trade-only event restricted to companies in the confectionery and snack industries; it is not open to the public, and no one under 16 is admitted.

When does registration open and what does it cost?

Registration for 2027 opens in December 2026. There is online and onsite registration, and fees rise as the show approaches. One-day badges are not offered.

Are refunds available?

No. Unless the expo is canceled, registration fees are not refunded.

Sweets & Snacks Expo 2027

Name: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2027
Start: 2027-05-18T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-20T13:00:00+00:00
Location: Indiana Convention Center

About this event

The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the National Confectioners Association's annual B2B show for the candy and snack industries. Manufacturers launch new products to retail buyers, brokers and distributors on the show floor, while a pre-show Supplier Showcase connects ingredient, packaging and equipment suppliers with manufacturers.

Who attends

Attendance is restricted to qualified companies in the confectionery and snack industries and their staff, and each registrant must document their company's industry activity and their own employment.

Retail and concessions buyers
Candy, snack and frozen treat brands
Brokers and distributors
Ingredient, packaging and equipment suppliers
Media and content creators

Show features

The organizer cites 15,000+ industry and retail peers and 1,000+ manufacturers. Around the main floor are:

Supplier Showcase (May 17-18)
Most Innovative New Product Awards (MINPA) reception and ceremony on May 17
Featured Products Showcase
Startup Street and Specialty Market
Eye Opener morning sessions and show-floor education
Distributor Connect, WLG Breakfast and Happy Hour

Schedule

The show floor is open May 18 and 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Supplier Showcase runs May 17 (1:00-5:00 p.m.) and May 18 (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.).

Sweets & Snacks Expo 2027 is a Food & Beverages event taking place 18-20 May 2027 at Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, United States.