Atlanta has become one of the most strategic trade show destinations in North America, especially for industries spanning manufacturing, logistics, construction, energy, security, and advanced materials.
Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, technology provider, or a brand seeking growth in the U.S. Southeast, the 2026 Atlanta trade show calendar offers high-impact events designed to boost visibility, generate qualified leads, and strengthen market positioning.
In a competitive show environment like Atlanta, a strategically designed exhibit booth can transform every conversation into a long-term business opportunity.
1. MODEX
The must-attend event for supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics innovation, bringing together over 37,000 professionals and 1,000+ exhibitors from more than 90 countries.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Date: April 13–16, 2026
Industry: Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Technology
Featured Exhibitors: Honeywell Intelligrated, Siemens, Toyota Material Handling
2. International Woodworking Fair (IWF) 2026
North America’s largest trade show dedicated to woodworking, furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, and architectural wood products.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Date: August 25–28, 2026
Industry: Woodworking, Manufacturing, Machinery, Materials
Featured Exhibitors: SCM Group, Biesse, Stiles Machinery
3. IPPE – International Production & Processing Expo 2026
A global event for the poultry, meat, and animal food industries, connecting processors, producers, and equipment suppliers from around the world.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Date: January 27–29, 2026
Industry: Food Processing, Protein Production, Packaging, Automation
Featured Exhibitors: Tyson Foods, Marel, Cargill
4. SECO International
The leading trade show for the footwear industry, SECO International brings together footwear brands, designers, manufacturers, material suppliers, retailers, and sourcing professionals from around the world.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Date: February 25 – March 01, 2026
Industry: Footwear Manufacturing, Fashion & Apparel
Featured Exhibitors: Nike, Adidas, New Balance
5. The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) 2026
A premier event for advanced materials and composites, serving aerospace, automotive, construction, and industrial markets.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Date: September 22–24, 2026
Industry: Composites, Advanced Materials, Manufacturing
Featured Exhibitors: Hexcel, Toray, Owens Corning
6. Atlanta Build Expo
A regional B2B event focused on commercial and residential construction, design, and building technologies.
Location: Cobb Galleria Centre (Halls A,B & C), Atlanta, GA
Date: February 25–26, 2026
Industry: Construction, Architecture, Building Materials
Featured Exhibitors: Hilti, Simpson Strong-Tie, Bosch Tools
7. RE+ Southeast
A fast-growing renewable energy event focused on solar, storage, EV infrastructure, and clean energy solutions across the Southeast.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Date: March 31 – April 1, 2026
Industry: Renewable Energy, Solar, Energy Storage, Clean Tech
Featured Exhibitors: Tesla Energy, First Solar, ABB
8. VERTICON 2026
The world’s largest vertical aviation conference, bringing together helicopter and advanced air mobility professionals.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Date: March 9–12, 2026
Industry: Aviation, Helicopters, Advanced Air Mobility
Featured Exhibitors: Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Safran
9. Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026
A leading global event for security management, risk mitigation, and critical infrastructure protection.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Date: September 14–16, 2026
Industry: Security, Risk Management, Cyber & Physical Security
Featured Exhibitors: Axis Communications, Motorola Solutions, Genetec
10. Great American Franchise Expo – Atlanta 2026
A high-impact franchise development event connecting franchisors with investors and entrepreneurs seeking growth opportunities.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Date: May 16–17, 2026
Industry: Franchising, Entrepreneurship, Investment
Featured Exhibitors: The UPS Store, Dunkin’, Anytime Fitness, Kona Ice
Boost Your Trade Show Presence in Atlanta with totm exposition
In a major trade show market like Atlanta, how your brand is presented matters just as much as what you offer. At totm exposition, we design high-performance custom exhibit booths tailored to stand out on Atlanta’s busiest show floors.
Our expertise includes:
- Modular and scalable booth structures
- Premium lighting and bold branding
- Immersive experiences and integrated AV systems
- Optimized layouts to maximize visitor flow and lead generation
Trust totm exposition with your next Atlanta exhibition and turn your trade show presence into measurable business results.
Vice-president | Co-founder of totm exposition