HSCG Soap Conference 2026

The HSCG Annual Conference has been held almost every year for the last 28 years. As a non-profit trade association representing the handcrafted soap, cosmetic and candle industry, the Annual Conference has been our way to bring like-minded people together for an immersive networking and learning experience. The event has evolved and grown over the years, but it has remained a very inviting and nurturing environment for makers and entrepreneurs. The HSCG has always strived to keep the conference affordable without sacrificing the quality that participants have come to expect.

Right now, small businesses are struggling under the chaos and uncertainty of the current economic climate. Never before have we heard from so many companies about their ongoing challenges. We are always observant and make adjustments when needed to further benefit our members. We’re aware of the hardships many are facing, and we are aligning our focus accordingly.

Therefore, because of factors outside of the association’s and the industry’s control, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Annual Conference, which was set to take place in Mystic, CT, on April 13-16, 2026 at Mohegan Sun Resort.

We share your disappointment, and we are confident that the HSCG will be able to resume the Annual Conference in the near future, at a time that will be most beneficial to attendees and vendors. We deeply value the time spent in-person with makers at our events, and when the time is right, we’ll be back together, celebrating our industry as only makers can.