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Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Convention Center

May 18–20, 2027

Supplier showcase: May 17 & 18

Thank you for a great show! Save the date for next year.

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Convention Center

May 18–20, 2027

Supplier showcase: May 17 & 18

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The Stakes?
Success.

From single store retailers to multinational brands, this is where you go to learn and grow.

The Stakes? Success.

From single store retailers to multinational brands, this is where you go to learn and grow.

100+ Candy, snack & frozen exhibitors
40+ Insights-driven education sessions
15000+ Industry and retail peers
96% Attendees recommend Sweets & Snacks

94% of attendees rely on the show to stay current on the latest products and trends.

Taste what’s new.
Discover what’s selling.

Ace your assortment.

Dial up your product mix with the latest launches and must-have trends in candy and snacks. This is where standout items get discovered — and sales strategies get sharper. Stock what stands out.

MINPA

From flavor explosions to form-factor reinventions, the Most Innovative New Product Awards spotlight the sure bets in two of the hottest aisles in retail: candy and snacks.

View the 2026 Awards Showcase

Find the right partners.
Meet the people that matter.

Get a seat at the table.

Immerse yourself in the industry. Build powerful connections with the leaders, changemakers, and rising voices shaping the future of candy and snacks. Strike up potent connections.

95% of attendees say the show provides good value to their company.

Learn from leaders.
Get actionable insights.

Raise your game.

Stay ahead of the curve with insights that matter — from emerging packaging and flavor trends to retail strategy and shopper behavior. These are the tools that help top buyers win. Get insights that sell.

Ready to start winning?

Sweets & Snacks Expo is your ultimate destination for products and insights that deliver big wins in two of retail’s most profitable categories. From innovative confectionery to tasty snacks, we’ve got the tools and strategies you need to raise the stakes for your business. Unlock the hottest trends and take a chance on game-changing ideas designed to boost your bottom line and sharpen your connection with shoppers.

For Buyers

Build smarter. Buy better. Lead the aisle.

Discover the vendors and products that align with your shoppers and your sales goals. From trendspotting and strategic planning to game-changing insights, this is where you get the tools, data, and partners to elevate your store, your front end, and your career.

For Brands

Where decision-makers discover what’s next.

From the Show floor to the co-located Supplier Showcase, this is where the biggest names in retail and manufacturing come to find products, spark partnerships, and stay on top of what’s driving the category forward.

Show off your latest innovation. Make it the talk of the show.

For Brokers

One event. A year’s worth of progress.

Your clients are here. Your customers are here. And so are the insights and inspiration to help you guide both. From sales planning to trendspotting to building your internal team, this is the most efficient, effective place to do it all.

For Suppliers

Your customers are here. You should be, too.

With 1,000+ manufacturers and 16,000+ industry leaders in one place, Sweets & Snacks Expo is your opportunity to strengthen partnerships, start conversations, and show how your solutions drive innovation.

Plus, get the education that helps you better understand what your customers need next.

For Influencers

Create. Connect. Be the buzz.

This is the content creation moment of the year for candy and snacks. With exclusive access, standout visuals, and endless brand collab opportunities, you’ll grow your network and your reach, right from the show floor.