# AACT National Technical Seminar

- Dates: 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
- Location: Oak Brook, Illinois, Oak Brook, United States
- Address: 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
- Organiser: American Association of Candy Technologists
- Industry: Consumer Goods

## About

The 2026 National Technical Seminar is held September 28-30, 2026, in Oak Brook, Illinois. It is an annual conference for technologists in the sweet goods industry, featuring non-commercial seminar presentations, round table discussions, social gatherings, and the Iron Confectioner competition.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.aactcandy.org/national-seminar/)
- [Registration](https://www.aactcandy.org/shop/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://www.aactcandy.org/national-seminar/schedule/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Ticket pricing

USD 200 to 690

## Where to stay

- **Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago**: 410 m from the venue, 2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/hyatt-lodge-oak-brook-chicago/chilo)
- **Chicago Marriott Oak Brook**: 1.5 km from the venue, 1401 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook
- **Residence Inn Oak Brook**: 1.6 km from the venue, 790 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/chibk)
- **Extended Stay America**: 1.8 km from the venue
- **Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center**: 2.0 km from the venue, 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook

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