Registration for the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) opens on October 6, 2025, with organizers announcing what will be the largest edition in the show’s history. The event will take place January 27–29, 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Record-setting scale
The upcoming expo will feature more than 651,000 square feet of exhibit space and over 1,250 confirmed exhibitors, making it the biggest IPPE to date. Industry leaders from across the globe are expected to attend, with the show floor set to showcase the latest in technology, equipment, supplies, and services across poultry, egg, meat, and animal feed production.
Attendees who register online by January 9, 2026 can take advantage of a discounted rate of $85, after which the standard fee increases to $135.
Education and networking opportunities
Beyond the trade show floor, participants will have access to more than 80 hours of education programs, on-floor activities, and exclusive networking events designed to share best practices and drive competitiveness in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Members to Atlanta program
The Members to Atlanta (M2A) program will once again support participation by offering complimentary attendance to qualified professionals from member companies of the American Feed Industry Association, the Meat Institute, and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. The program is backed by leading exhibitors, including Kemin Industries, Aviagen, Heat and Control, Ceva Animal Health, Cobb-Vantress, Elanco Animal Health, and Zoetis.
Organizers emphasize that the M2A initiative continues to help attract a global audience of professionals across the animal food and protein industries, reinforcing IPPE’s status as the world’s largest annual event of its kind.
Show hours
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Tuesday, Jan. 27: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
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Wednesday, Jan. 28: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
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Thursday, Jan. 29: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST
For registration and program details, visit ippexpo.org.
