Sweets & Snacks Expo accepting proposals for 2026
The industry trade show seeks speakers for education and supplier showcase sessions.
Sweets & Snacks Expo, the largest trade show dedicated to the confectionery and snack industries, is now accepting education proposals for its 2026 show floor and co-located Supplier Showcase.
Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the event offers a platform for subject matter experts and thought leaders to share fresh insights, research, strategies, and trends with more than 16,000 attendees, including retailers, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and brokers.
Sweets & Snacks Expo welcomes more than 90% of the U.S. confectionery-buying market and over 75% of the snack-buying market, along with more than 1,000 exhibiting manufacturers. The 2026 event will take place May 19–21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The Supplier Showcase will be held May 18–19.
Sample topics for Sweets & Snacks education sessions include:
- Trends: Generational shifts, premium indulgence, snacking occasions
- Innovation: Product development, flavors, smart packaging, AI in R&D
- Retail: Omnichannel strategies, new channels, shopper behavior, impulse disruption
- Marketing: Storytelling, influencers, TikTok strategies, seasonal excitement
- Operations: Sustainable sourcing, inflation strategies, automation, resilient supply chains
- E-commerce and social commerce: Direct-to-consumer, data-driven merchandising, subscriptions, digital impulse
Sample topics for Supplier Showcase sessions include:
- Health and functional ingredient innovation
- Sensory and experiential trends
- Sustainability and responsible sourcing
- Packaging and manufacturing innovation
- Tech and supply chain enhancements
- Ingredient innovation
- Regulatory impacts with the MAHA movement
Speakers will receive two all-access passes to attend the three-day show (travel expenses are the responsibility of the speaker). Presenters will also benefit from increased visibility on the Supplier Showcase exhibit floor and through show marketing efforts.
All proposals must be submitted by Friday, October 31, 2025.
To submit a proposal for Sweets & Snacks Expo, visit SweetsAndSnacks.com/Call-For-Speakers. To submit a proposal for the Supplier Showcase, visit SweetsAndSnacks.com/Supplier-Showcase-Speakers.
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