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IWF 2026 happens Tuesday, August 25 – Friday, August 28, 2026.
Tuesday, August 25 – 8:30 am* – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, August 26 – 8:30 am* – 5:00 pm
Thursday, August 27 – 8:30 am* – 5:00 pm
Friday, August 28 – 8:30 am* – 2:00 pm
* Building A opens 7:30 am each day
IWF 2026 registration is open as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
No one under the age of 16 is permitted on the exhibit floor for safety and insurance reasons. No exceptions will be made.
Advanced Discount Early Registration is $25.00. Starting at 12:01 am ET on August 1, 2026 through the end of the show, registration is $50.00 for show admission only.
The cost to attend the Education Conference sessions and symposia varies based on the program. Find specific costs and more information on our Conference page.
No. IWF is open only to industry trade professionals and serious woodworking enthusiasts.
The GWCC is located at 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard in downtown Atlanta. It is within easy walking distance of most downtown hotels. From the airport, you can use MARTA (Atlanta’s rapid rail system), take a cab/rideshare or rent a car. MARTA and/or shuttle bus service will also be available from select hotels.
The Georgia World Congress Center offers convenient on-campus parking for attendees and staff of on-site events, with the option to reserve a guaranteed parking spot. Additional spaces are available in independent lots throughout downtown Atlanta that are within walking distance of the GWCC.
The schedule for the IWF shuttle bus will be posted online and in the lobby of each hotel served by it. If your hotel is served, you can catch the shuttle bus to IWF each morning of the Fair and be returned to your hotel each afternoon. At the show site, each bus will drop off and pick up at both the Building C Lobby and the International Entrance Transportation Hub.
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IWF has negotiated special rates at Atlanta hotels just for IWF participants. You can book your hotel during your show registration process.
No. Children (anyone under the age of 16) are not allowed at IWF and no exceptions will be made. Check with your hotel for suggestions on arranging childcare during the times when you will be at the show.
The Georgia World Congress Center has a limited number of wheelchairs available at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wheelchairs and motorized wheelchairs are also available through Mobility Georgia.
Yes, coat and baggage check is available at the Georgia World Congress Center during IWF.
Search for the company on our website, or visit our show planner site.
Yes, IWF operates an International Buyers Lounge where interpreters will be available for short-term consultation and assistance. Translation services will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese.
Some major downtown hotels, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and most large downtown banks have currency exchange. Currency exchange services are not available on site at the Georgia World Congress Center.
For returning exhibitors who contracted for IWF 2022 and/or IWF 2024, the cost is $18.25 per sq. ft. of exhibit space. Get rates for all types of exhibitors and spaces on our Cost to Exhibit page.
For a complete list of deadlines and reminders, log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center (ERC) and click on “Checklist” in the sidebar or menu.
The Exhibitor Resource Center is an online tool for contracted exhibitors. From this one hub, you can access all of the services and information you need for a successful IWF.
Yes, the IWF Education Conference features diverse programs highlighting the latest woodworking trends. Sponsorships are available, as are exhibitor-led sessions (the Exhibitor EDU track). Session proposals may be submitted during the Call for Presentation period.
For information about sponsorships or the Exhibitor EDU track, contact Jessica Stilts at jessica@iwfatlanta.com or call 404-693-8333.
Review the move-in and move-out freight schedule for your booth’s building.
Building A – Assigned Freight Schedule
Building B – Assigned Freight Schedule
Building BC – Assigned Freight Schedule
Building C – Assigned Freight Schedule
To order a variance or change of schedule for your move-in or move-out, log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and click on the Assigned Freight Schedule tile.
Both advance shipment to the GES warehouse and direct shipment to the show site are available. For complete shipping instructions, log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and click on the Exhibitor Manual tile.
All vehicles delivering or picking up freight at the Georgia World Congress Center must check in at the GES Marshalling Yard. You must arrive on or before your assigned time, on your assigned date. For complete marshalling yard instructions, log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and click on the Exhibitor Manual tile.
Order booth furnishings and services in the Exhibitor Manual. For the best pricing, check out the Discount Packages, available for a limited time. Log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and click on the Exhibitor Manual tile.
Hanging signs are only allowed in certain space configurations and must be approved by IWF. For complete guidelines for hanging signs, log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and click on the Exhibitor Manual tile.
Find the complete list of official show contractors and their contact information on our How to Prepare page.
You can use your own Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) if certain requirements are met. You must register the contractor and follow specific guidelines, accessible from our How to Prepare page. EACs will NOT be permitted to perform the following services: Electrical, Telephones, Plumbing, Booth Cleaning, Catering, Drayage/Rigging.
Yes, our official show contractor, GES, offers a variety of discount packages that can save you money on furnishings, flooring, labor, equipment and all types of services. To secure your discounts, order by July 27, 2026. See all the options by logging in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and click on the Exhibitor Manual tile.
Your company’s designated Registration and Housing Manager can register booth personnel and reserve hotel rooms at the same time through the online registration process. Further details are available on our How to Prepare page.
Maritz Global Events is the only official housing partner for IWF. Housing companies contacting you pretending or implying to represent IWF with “too good to be true” deals may not be legitimate and/or may carry hidden risks and fees.
No. Please be aware that Maritz Global Events is the ONLY official housing provider for IWF. Your room rates and reservations are only guaranteed when you book your room through Maritz.
Exhibitors have an allotment of free badges based on booth size, with the option to purchase more for $50.00 per badge. Your designated Registration and Housing Manager can access badge information by logging in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and clicking on the Exhibitor Registration & Housing tile.
Badges can be mailed for personnel who are registered by July 8, 2026 – you must choose “Mail Badges” in the registration portal. Badges begin mailing on July 13, 2026. All un-mailed badges can be picked up at the show site. Your designated Registration and Housing Manager can access badge information by logging in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and clicking on the Exhibitor Registration & Housing tile.
In addition to the complimentary exhibitor badges for booth personnel, every contracted exhibitor will receive complimentary guest passes for customers.
Additional guest passes will be available for purchase for $5.00 each.
Your designated Registration and Housing Manager can access guest pass information by logging in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and clicking on the Exhibitor Registration & Housing tile.
The Registration and Housing Manager for your company can order a COMPLIMENTARY Lead Management System. To get the discount, you must order on or before June 2, 2026. Your Registration and Housing Manager can place the order by logging in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and clicking on the Lead Management Systems tile.
Log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center to access a variety of marketing options. Get links to your booth and online showroom to share with your audience; secure one of our many branding and sponsorship opportunities to drive traffic at the show; upgrade your online listing to increase visibility; and much more!
No. Under no circumstances can alcohol be served during show hours, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday–Thursday or 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Friday. Alcohol may only be served after hours.
Apply for meeting room space by downloading and completing the Meeting Room Application. IWF Show Management will review the application and confirm reservation and room location by email. Further details and the application are also available on our How to Prepare page.
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