Founder:
Ebony Johnson
Ebony is the owner of SOUL Sweet and a Hospitality Management alumna of East Carolina University. Her love for baking and passion for service brought her to Charleston, SC—the hospitality epicenter of the South—where she has expanded both her baking skills and network of food and beverage professionals.
Creating the Confection Convention was produced from two needs: the need for a fun and immersive event made up of unparalleled pastries, and the need for vendors and patrons to appreciate the wonderful contributions that dessert culinarians offer to the world of hospitality. Holding the convention in Fayetteville, NC brings Ebony’s story full circle; it’s where her hospitality career began with her first business, Ebby-Cakes, and now she’s a trailblazer in the hospitality industry.
The mission of the Confection Convention is to bring together confectioners, dessert enthusiasts, foodies, culinary influencers, and industry leaders to promote networking and business opportunities for both small and established businesses alike.