The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is widely recognized as the world’s leading annual event for the poultry and egg, meat, and animal feed industries. Each year, IPPE brings together professionals from across the global poultry and animal protein sectors to exchange knowledge, discover new technologies, and identify practical solutions to improve production and processing efficiency.
IPPE 2026 will take place from January 27 to 29, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, USA. With more than 1,300 exhibitors and over 664,000 square feet of exhibition space, the event represents the largest and most comprehensive showcase of technologies, equipment, and services for the global animal protein industry.
Strong focus on poultry production and processing
For the poultry industry, IPPE offers a unique platform covering the entire production chain. From breeding and hatchery management to live production, feed manufacturing, processing, and food safety, IPPE presents solutions that directly impact daily poultry operations.
At IPPE 2026, poultry producers, integrators, and technical managers will find technologies and services related to:
- Hatchery and incubation systems
- Broiler and layer farm management
- Feed manufacturing, nutrition, and ingredient efficiency
- Automation, equipment, and labor-saving technologies
- Processing, hygiene, and product quality
These solutions support improvements in performance, chick quality, feed efficiency, biosecurity and overall profitability.
Purpose and industry impact
The objectives of IPPE are clear and strongly aligned with industry needs:
- To enhance operational efficiency
- To share best practices and applied research
- To introduce innovative technologies and services
- To strengthen global business and technical networks
By addressing both technical and operational challenges, IPPE helps poultry and animal protein companies remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.
A global platform for knowledge and business
IPPE attracts nearly 31,000 industry professionals from more than 130 countries, including company owners, senior management, veterinarians, nutritionists, engineers, and technical specialists. This strong international participation makes IPPE a valuable meeting point for exchanging global experience and building long-term business relationships.
For poultry professionals, IPPE provides the opportunity to:
- Meet leading global suppliers in one location
- Learn about technologies already applied in commercial operations
- Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges
- Stay informed about industry trends and future developments
A must-attend event for poultry professionals
As global demand for poultry meat and eggs continues to increase, the industry faces growing pressure to produce more protein in a safe, efficient, and sustainable way. IPPE 2026 plays an important role in supporting this objective by connecting technology providers with poultry producers and processors.
📅 January 27–29, 2026
📍 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, USA
IPPE 2026 remains a global reference point for innovation and progress in the poultry and animal protein industries, supported by media partners such as Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine committed to advancing industry knowledge worldwide.
