Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 will be held on 13 – 15 May at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC), Indianapolis. The pre-show day (12 May) will feature the event’s famous Supplier Showcase and an awards ceremony. Considered a key platform for the USA’s confectionery and snack sectors, the international event will present companies from over 25 countries. The upcoming edition will be the second Sweets & Snacks Expo to take place in Indianapolis, after a successful debut. The occasion will bring to ICC approximately 1,000 exhibiting brands, joined by more than 16,000 professional visitors.
The product showcase at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 in Indianapolis will cover a wide range of confectionery and snack offerings – from cookies, chocolate and mints to nuts, popcorn, chips and meat snacks. The exhibition will reflect the growing demand for seasonal, kosher, sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan, organic and novelty products. Participants will also discover the latest in packaging and storage equipment, machinery and software, as well as services related to marketing and logistics.
Sweets & Snacks Expo’s Startup Street and the Most Innovative New Product Awards will highlight trends and new concepts that will transform the industry. Some of the most notable award categories will include Best In Show, Small Business Innovator, Gourmet/Premium – Candy, Novelty/Licensed – Candy & Snacks, Savory Snacks and Baked Goods.
With the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 dates approaching, the demand for hotels near the Indiana Convention Center is expected to rise. It is recommended to plan your business trip to Indianapolis ahead of time, while the best deals are still available. We at ExpoBeds provide a customised accommodation solution. You can use our online booking tool to find a suitable hotel for Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025. Alternatively, complete our reservation form to receive a list of Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 hotel offers tailored to your requirements.
Information
Who can you meet there
Past editions
Held in Indianapolis
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 1,000 | ||
| Visitors | 16,000 |
Held in Chicago
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 800 | ||
| Visitors | 18,000 |
Quick info
| Organiser: | National Confectioners Association |
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026 |
| Sectors: | Food and beverage |
| Website: | Sweets & Snacks Expo official website |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
- 25+ years of innovation in the confectionery and snack sectors
- 1000+ exhibitors at Sweets & Snacks Expo
- 250,000+ sq ft of exhibition space
- 16,000+ professional visitors
Next editions
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026
Indiana Convention Center
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