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2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Event Date: May 19, 2026
The 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo was held May 19-21 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.
Mike Gilroy, VP of industry engagement at Mars Snacking
Mike Gilroy, VP of industry engagement at Mars Snacking
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Maggie Kaeppel, VP Publisher, North & Mid Atlantic Regional Director, The Shelby Report
Maggie Kaeppel, VP Publisher, North & Mid Atlantic Regional Director, The Shelby Report
Pringles Booth, 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Pringles Booth, 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo
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Elizabeth Cherry, Senior VP, Southwest Regional Director, The Shelby Report
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JTM Foods Team at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo
JTM Foods Team at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo
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