How to Attend IWF

Your guide to attending IWF Atlanta.

IWF is excited to welcome you to North America’s largest woodworking trade show and conference. This is the show for woodworking professionals. Sign up for updates to stay in the know.

Seamless Registration

Easy Registration and Housing

Together with Maritz, our official registration and housing partner, we aim to make your registration process as easy as possible.

  • Attendee registration is open as of March 3, 2026, at 9:00 am ET.
  • 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.
  • Housing: You can book your hotel room within the IWF block as part of the registration process.
  • Names can be substituted prior to badge printing. There are no refunds on registration.*
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Beware of Housing Imposters

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.

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Benefits of Attending

The show for woodworking professionals.

With more than 800 world class exhibitors, the latest innovative products and education to level up, IWF is tailored specifically for woodworking professionals.

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Design Emphasis

A Platform for Future Talent

The Design Emphasis Showcase is a must-see at IWF. Furniture pieces designed and built by students from colleges and universities throughout the United States are on display, the finalists in the Design Emphasis Student Furniture Competition.

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IWF Education Conference

Work more efficiently, expand into new markets, and improve profitability.

The IWF Education Conference provides woodworking industry professionals with practical learning and development opportunities relevant to contemporary business operations and management.
Want to lead a session?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jessica Stilts at jk@iwfatlanta.com or call 404-693-8333.

Registration and Education Conference Refunds: Refunds are not available for buyer attendee show registration and Education Conference symposia and general course sessions. Sessions can be substituted, but there are no refunds for difference in pricing. IWF provides special-case refunds on a case-by-case basis. Email requests to LCH@iwfatlanta.com. Approved refunds will be processed 30 days after the show.

Statistics from IWF 2024 Show Performance Research. Independently conducted study of IWF 2024 exhibitors and attendees. By Bishop-Goebel Research.

Just the FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to a few of our most frequently asked questions here.

Advance registration is $25.00, offered March 3–July 31, 2026. Starting at 12:01 am August 1 through the end of the show on August 28, 2026, registration is $50.00.

Register to attend

The cost to attend the Education Conference sessions and symposia varies based on the program. Ticket purchase will be available during the online registration process and onsite. Find specific costs and more information on our Conference page.

See Education Conference

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.

Getting to the GWCC

Search for the company on our website, or visit our show planner site.

Go to the IWF Show Planner

IWF has negotiated special rates at Atlanta hotels just for IWF participants. You can book your hotel during your show registration process.

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