1,000 exhibitors and thousands of industry professionals gather as Sweets & Snacks Expo makes its highly anticipated Las Vegas debut
LAS VEGAS – Sweets & Snacks Expo opens today at the Las Vegas Convention Center, welcoming the global confectionery and snack industries to the premier event for innovation, networking, and business growth. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the 2026 show marks the Expo’s first year in Las Vegas, with 17,500 industry professionals and 1,000 exhibitors expected from around the world.
“Sweets & Snacks Expo has built a reputation as the can’t-miss event for the candy and snack industries, and Las Vegas provides an incredible backdrop for the next chapter of the show’s growth,” John Downs, president & CEO of the National Confectioners Association, host organization for Sweets & Snacks Expo, said. “As we welcome attendees to Las Vegas for the first time, they will experience what we’re best known for: world-class education sessions, unmatched networking opportunities and endless opportunities to discover the latest innovations shaping the candy and snack industries.”
Spanning 275,000 square feet of show floor, the Sweets & Snacks Expo brings manufacturers, retailers, brokers, and suppliers together to showcase the latest confectionery and snack innovations and emerging trends. The show also offers a robust educational program, featuring insights from industry experts and thought leaders on a wide range of topics. And, of course, Sweets & Snacks is also an unmatched opportunity for the industry to foster collaboration and inspire innovation across the confectionery and snack categories — all while enjoying immersive and uniquely Las Vegas experiences.
The 2026 event also includes the Supplier Showcase on May 18 and 19, ensuring the entire confectionery and snack supply chain is represented under one roof.
For more information, check out the official Sweets & Snacks Expo Media Kit for additional show details and media resources.
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À propos du salon Sweets & Snacks Expo
Le salon Sweets & Snacks Expo est le rendez-vous incontournable des secteurs de la confiserie et des snacks. Mettant à l'honneur les lancements de nouveaux produits, les solutions de développement commercial et les innovations en matière de merchandising, ce salon annuel rassemble des professionnels qualifiés de la vente au détail de confiseries et de snacks ainsi que des représentants d'entreprises qui présentent les dernières nouveautés dans ce domaine. L'événement est organisé par la National Confectioners Association. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur SweetsAndSnacks.com.
À propos de la National Confectioners Association (NCA)
La National Confectioners Association est le porte-parole de l'industrie américaine de la confiserie. Nos entreprises membres créent des moments de joie grâce au chocolat, aux bonbons, aux chewing-gums et aux pastilles à la menthe, génèrent 55 milliards de dollars de ventes au détail et ajoutent une touche de douceur à la vie. La NCA défend des politiques qui aident les fabricants de confiseries et les autres acteurs de ce secteur unique à prospérer, tout en rappelant aux consommateurs que le chocolat et les bonbons sont des friandises. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur CandyUSA.com ou suivez la NCA sur Facebook, X et Instagram.
