The 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will be the largest trade show floor in IPPE's history, with 1,200+ exhibitors occupying more than 646,000+ square feet of exhibit space. Join representatives from the poultry, egg, meat and animal food industries January 27-29, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, to discover real-world solutions, watch cutting-edge equipment in action and network with top decision-makers from every corner of the supply chain.
IPPE is a collaboration of three shows — International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo — showcasing the latest technology, equipment, supplies and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat and poultry, and animal food manufacturing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association, the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.
In addition to the expanded show floor, the 2026 IPPE will offer more than 80 hours of learning sessions on current industry topics. These sessions will focus on industry trends, food safety, plant operations, sustainability, AI and many more current topics.
Education sessions offered with attendee registration and at no additional cost include the WMIN educational session: Building connections, empowering growth; Unwrapping sustainability: Innovations and strategies in meat packaging; Sanitation essentials: Building the foundation for food safety; AFIA feed education program; the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit; and more.
Paid education opportunities include the Baseline Listeria monocytogenes intervention and control workshop; Foreign material control maturity model: From reaction to prevention; Feed Mill of the Future Conference: How innovation and sustainability will shape the feed industry of tomorrow; Smart systems, stronger operations: Harnessing AI and automation in meat and poultry processing; and more. Visit the IPPE website to register.
In addition to the education sessions, a variety of networking events and activities will be offered to bring people together, spark conversations and open doors to new opportunities. These opportunities include the popular TECHtalks program, IPPE Happy Hour, New Product Showcase, Hot Wing Eating Contest, and two chances to gather at the State Farm Arena to cheer on the Atlanta Hawks.
Mark your calendar, plan your meetings and come ready to explore — the future of production and processing will be on display.
