COVID-19 FAQ

Currently NCA is working on partnering with a company to upload your information safely and securely. As the show approaches, attendees will receive more detailed information on the verification processes.

National Confectioners Association will follow all governmental requirements and CDC guidance. As of January 3, 2022, the City of Chicago and McCormick Place require that all guests must wear masks while inside McCormick Place, regardless of one’s vaccination status. Recognizing that legal requirements to mitigate COVID-19 infection are constantly changing, we may revise mask policies as we get closer to Expo. We will continue to keep our guests updated. For more information visit the City of Chicago and McCormick Place COVID webpages.

The health and safety of the Sweets & Snacks Expo community is the show’s top priority, and show management will abide by state and local requirements, as well as CDC guidance, to keep visitors to the show safe. Refer to the questions on vaccination and masking above.

Additionally, show management will:

• Encourage social distancing where feasible;
• Install hand sanitizing stations throughout the show; and
• Enhance physical cleaning with regular sanitizing of high-traffic areas throughout the show floor and common areas, including doorways, elevators and escalators.

You can find more information about the McCormick Place response to COVID-19, including its GBAC STAR Accreditation, on the facility website.

No, the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo will not be conducting temperature checks.

Yes. The Sweets & Snacks Expo staff, contractors and exhibit staff will be required to follow the Sweets & Snacks safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment at all times. Exhibitor-appointed contractors (EAC) and union labor will also be required to follow the Sweets & Snacks Expo’s safety protocols, as well as ESCA safety guidelines.

Attendees that provide their cell phone numbers will receive text messages with need-to-know information about the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo including safety protocols.

Every hotel room reservation booked through onPeak, the Sweets & Snacks Expo’s official housing contractor, is held without a deposit until May 1. In the unlikely event the show is not permitted to take place, all reservations will be canceled without a deposit being taken, so there will be no cancellation fees due. If you decide not to attend Sweets & Snacks Expo, but the show has not been canceled, you will be able to cancel your hotel reservation up to May 5 without a cancellation fee. If you reserve accommodations independently, please confirm cancellation dates and fees with the hotel.