News Release

For Immediate Release

International Production & Processing Expo

Atlanta, Ga. - August 3, 2026


Contacts:
Victoria Broehm, 703.558.3579, vbroehm@afia.org, (AFIA)
Hannah Keck, 678.514.1979, hkeck@uspoultry.org, (USPOULTRY)
Casey Kammerle, 202-587-4253, ckammerle@meatinstitute.org, (Meat Institute)

2027 IPPE Invites Industry Professionals to See Tomorrow's Industry Today

Less than six months away, the 2027 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is preparing to bring together more than 32,000+ attendees to experience the latest innovations, technologies and solutions for the poultry, egg, meat and animal food industries. The 2027 trade show floor has already surpassed 620,000 square feet and secured more than 1,225 exhibitors, with more expected to come!

As the only annual event of its kind serving all four sectors, IPPE offers attendees a unique opportunity to discover what's next for their businesses. Attendees will experience cutting-edge equipment in action, explore practical solutions to today's challenges, gain insights from industry experts and build valuable connections across the supply chain. IPPE is where the future comes into focus.

"IPPE continues to be the place where the protein and animal food industries come together to exchange ideas, discover new technologies and solidify relationships that drive businesses forward," said show organizers. "Whether attendees are looking for innovative products, practical solutions or expert education, they will find it at the 2027 IPPE.

Scheduled for Jan. 26-28 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., the 2027 IPPE will feature the latest products and technologies, comprehensive education programs addressing today's most pressing industry topics and numerous networking opportunities designed to connect professionals from around the world.

Attendee registration opens on Oct . 5. For more information about IPPE, visit www.ippexpo.org.

2027 IPPE SHOW HOURS: 
Tuesday, Jan. 26: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 27: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Thursday, Jan. 28: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Made up of three integrated trade shows – the International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo – IPPE is sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, American Feed Industry Association and Meat Institute.

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About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute's hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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