Schedule

Where is the 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo?

All official show events will take place at the McCormick Place, West & Skyline Halls.

When does the Sweets & Snacks Expo take place?

The Sweets & Snacks Expo starts with the Supplier Showcase and the Awards Ceremony on May 22, 2023. The show floor is open May 23 – 25, 2023.

Monday, May 22

Join us for the beginning of Sweets & Snacks Week on Monday, May 22, one day before the Sweets & Snacks Expo floor opens!

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Supplier Showcase – The Sweets & Snacks Supplier Showcase is a supplier marketplace which allows suppliers to the confectionery and snack industries to connect with manufacturers pre-show. More information on the Supplier Showcase is available here.
5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Awards Reception & Ceremony –Join us as we reveal the 2023 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners. Awards will be given at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for a cocktail reception open to all. Learn more.

Tuesday, May 23

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Featured Products Showcase
8:15 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.	Eye Opener Morning Education Session
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hours
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Show Floor Education

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	8:15 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration	Featured Products Showcase	Eye Opener Morning Education Session	Exhibit Hours	Show Floor Education

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Supplier Showcase Continues! – The Sweets & Snacks Supplier Showcase is a supplier marketplace which allows suppliers to the confectionery and snack industries to connect with manufacturers. More information on the Supplier Showcase is available here.

Wednesday, May 24

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Featured Products Showcase
8:15 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.	Eye Opener Morning Education Session
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hours
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Show Floor Education
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Buzz Networking Reception

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	8:15 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration	Featured Products Showcase	Eye Opener Morning Education Session	Exhibit Hours	Show Floor Education	Buzz Networking Reception

Thursday, May 25

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Registration
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Featured Products Showcase
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hours
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Show Floor Education