IWF Atlanta
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Use the following information to assist in the exhibiting process.
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A Word from Our Team
Thank you for committing to IWF 2026, North America’s largest woodworking event and the industry’s must-attend show. You’re coming to Atlanta to do business with a huge population of attendees from across the U.S. and around the world.
We’re here to make sure your IWF experience – before, during and after the show – is all that it can be. We also want to make sure you have all the tools, resources and opportunities available to optimize your IWF investment. So, let’s get started here and now.
Sincerely,
Kevin Holtzclaw and the IWF Team
Helpful Info & Resources
Get Ready for IWF
Use this guide as a reference point and don’t hesitate to reach out to our team with questions.
All parties need all details to meet essential deadlines, comply with all show rules and order booth furnishings and services.
Some freight arrival and removal dates are on overtime days. You should budget for the potential added expense for material handling and labor services on those days.
In many cases, you will save money and avoid possible delays by ordering in advance.
3520 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 120
Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: 404-693-8333
Fax: 404-693-8350
Email: ExhibitorServices@iwfatlanta.com
Website: www.iwfatlanta.com
President and CEO
Vice President of Business Development
Vice President of Operations
Director of Exhibitor Services
Director of Marketing and Education
Move-in and Move-out Freight Schedules
Below are specifications for the exhibition areas at the Georgia Word Congress Center.
Need additional building specifications? Download Floor Plans for Georgia World Congress Center →
Buildings A & B, Level 1
(Show Floor)
Building A - Booths A9000-A11000
Building B - Booths B4000-B8500
Buildings BC & C, Level 1
(Show Floor)
Building BC – Booths BC100-BC1526
Building C – Booths C500-C3999
Contractors
An Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) is any company other than the official contractor (GES) that an Exhibitor hires to work in their booth inside the exhibit hall before, during or after the show. Review the instructions linked below. Then register your EACs in your Exhibitor Resource Center.
Deadline: All EACs must be registered and approved by IWF by July 1, 2026.
The official general contractor for the show is GES (Global Experience Specialists). Additional suppliers have been assigned responsibility for other show-related services. Find all Official Contractor contact information below.
GES Global Experience Specialists
885 Douglas Hill Rd, Suite 200, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Contact: Exhibitor Services
Phone: 888-454-4427
Email: csratlanta@ges.com
Website: www.ges.com
Pearson Technology
Phone: 866-610-3971
Email: help@gopearsontechnology.com
Website: www.pearsontechnology.info/iwf-exhibitor-form
DSV Solutions LLC
1100 S. Tamiami Trail, Ste. B, Venice, FL 34285
Contact: George Jacob
Phone: 786-577-6756
Email: george.jacob@dsv.com
Website: www.dsv.com
Georgia World Congress Center – Edlin Electrical
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
Contact: Engineering Department
Phone: 404-223-8400
Fax: 404-223-4003
Website: www.gwcc.com
TLC National Convention Plant Services
121 Pine Dr, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Contact: Caprice Walker
Phone: 770-507-6777
Fax: 770-474-4676
Email: info@iamtlc.net
Website: iamtlc.net
Image
885 Woodstock Rd, Suite 430-#400, Roswell, GA 30075
Contact: Tamera Robertson
Phone: 404-906-6745
Contact form: imagemta.com/contact-email%2Fmodel-form
Website: imagemta.com
Maritz
Phone: 864-641-1550
Email: iwf.exhibitor@maritz.com
Maritz
Phone: 877-623-3487
Email: exhibitorservices@maritz.com
Order Online: exhibitor.swap.mge360.com/Home/Login#/
Dupree Security Group, Inc.
104 Sycamore Pl, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030
Contact: Mary Brown
Phone: 404-350-8355
Fax: 404-350-6991
Email: marybrown@dupreesecurity.com
CCLD
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
Phone: 404-222-5500
Fax: 404-222-5514
Email: info@ccld.net
Website: www.ccld.net
Digital Show Directory - Multiple Listings
Contracted IWF 2026 Exhibitors can add a Full Marketing Listing for a separate company, division or manufacturer to be included in the IWF 2026 Digital Show Directory. (Full Listing companies will not receive seniority points to be eligible for priority assignments.)
New Exhibitor
Returning Exhibitor
WIA Members
Digital Show Directory - Multiple Listings
Contracted IWF 2026 Exhibitors can add a Limited Listing for a separate company, division or manufacturer to be included in the IWF 2026 Digital Show Directory.
Ensure that your booth design complies with the Display Regulations. Pay close attention to height restrictions and graphic placement.
Questions about display regulations? Contact: J.P. Roberts,
jp@iwfatlanta.com | 404-693-8337
You must submit your booth design for approval to J.P. Roberts by June 1, 2026. Our intention is to help you avoid issues during setup at the show. Your booth design can be as simple as a hand drawn sketch, but you must indicate the heights of display items, including any lighting mounted on the back wall or side walls. And remember, ALL hanging signs must be approved.
The Georgia World Congress Center does not have dust collection systems. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to provide for their own dust collection.
Show management reserves the right to restrict the operation of any equipment expelling fly waste that, in the opinion of Management is excessive, hazardous, or interferes with the rights of others. In addition to operating restrictions, Management may also require the installation of special cleaning systems and/or plexiglass walls or other barriers to prevent fly waste from flowing into the aisles or other booths.
The following companies have available dust collection systems for sale or lease/rental. Please contact them directly with your requirements.
Chris Schlentz
Phone: 206-265-1702
Email: chris@totalairproducts.com
Website: www.coimausa.com
Rob Williamson
Phone: 336-821-0823
Email: rob.williamson@nederman.com
Website: www.nederman.com
Exhibitors (Housing and Registration Manager Only) can access their Registration and Housing portal from their Exhibitor Resource Center. Log into your ERC dashboard and click on “Exhibitor Badges & Housing” under the Registration & Housing tile.
Note: Your quantity of Complimentary Exhibitor Badges is based on booth size. Additional badges over the allotment are $50.00 per badge.
Pre-Registered Exhibitors ONLY can pick up their badges in the International Entrance Lobby between buildings A & B.
Sunday, August 23: 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Monday, August 24: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Exhibitor and Qualified Distributor new registrations must go to one of the designated desks in the Main Registration areas in Building A or C Lobby.
Monday, August 24 – Thursday, August 27: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday, August 28: 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
April 20 – Early names due for drawing for perks
June 22 – Final names due for names assigned to blocked rooms
July 8 – Last day to choose “Mailing” on badge delivery in portal
July 8 – Last day to register or change badge names online if “Mail badges” was chosen during registration
July 13 – Badges begin mailing
July 24 – Housing closes
(Exhibitor badge names can be changed/substituted if badges have not been printed. Otherwise, badge must be turned in to change the name.)
Access all of the services and information related to exhibiting with the online Exhibitor Resource Center.
You can add your company description and product categories for the online exhibitor directory to help drive business to your booth.
You can also find reminders about important dates, register your booth personnel, make booth payments online, order show services and lead retrieval, and access the online Exhibitor Services Manual.
Note: The person your company designated as the IWF Primary Contact must set up the account.
1. If you are the IWF Primary Contact, go to the ERC login page and enter your email address.
2. If this is your first time logging in, you should receive an email with a link to set your password.
3. You will receive a second email from noreply@mapyourshow.com, “Finish Account Setup: IWF2026.” The email contains a personalized link that takes you back to the site to finish setup.
Note: For security purposes, the link expires 1 hour from the time the request was made. The email will also provide a Verification Code, if your Verification Code field is not pre-populated.
Once you have set up the account, you can give more people access. In the ERC, click on “Users” in the left-hand menu list. Enter the name and email address of the new user. This person will now receive an email from noreply@mapyourshow.com and can finish setting up their user account in your company’s ERC.
If you’re traveling from outside the USA, you will need a visa.
Start early, and use our guide to help prepare.
Get Coverage
IWF assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, or theft of items in your exhibit. As an Exhibitor, you are responsible for your property at all times.
Exhibitor shall purchase commercial general liability insurance, placed with a financially stable insurance carrier, which insures Exhibitor’s operations and obligations under this agreement. Said policy shall have limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Exhibitor shall cause Management to be named as an Additional Insured under the foregoing policy.
The foregoing insurance is a minimum requirement and shall in no way limit the liability of Exhibitor. Exhibitor shall furnish evidence satisfactory to Management that Exhibitor has secured and is maintaining the foregoing insurance policy.
In-Booth Hospitality Events must be scheduled and approved by IWF Show Management. Any hospitality event in a meeting room or in-booth where alcohol will be served cannot begin until the show closes at 5:30 pm.
Exhibitors can apply to hold an in-booth hospitality event by downloading and completing the In-Booth Hospitality Event Application. IWF Show Management will review the application and confirm approval by email.
Under no circumstances can ALCOHOL be served during show hours Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, or Friday, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. Alcohol may be served after hours only.
You must be an exhibitor in good standing to secure meeting space or schedule an in-booth hospitality event. Should you cancel your exhibit space, your meeting space or event will be automatically cancelled.
Meeting rooms are available on a limited basis. Room assignments are approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exhibitors must provide the purpose of needing a meeting room. Complimentary meeting rooms are used for staff meetings or staff training.
IWF will provide a one-hour Pop-Up room at no cost for brief appointments with buyers to discuss confidential business or close a deal. The one-hour limit will be enforced. If more than one hour is needed, there will be an hourly charge of $500. Daily rates are also available.
All food and beverages must be pre-ordered through Levy Restaurants for additional costs.
Depending on your booth size and number of guests, you are required to secure security for the duration of the event. IWF will determine the number of guards depending on the event size. Security must be provided by Dupree Security, 404-350-8355.
Under no circumstances can ALCOHOL be served during show hours Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, or Friday, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. Alcohol may be served after hours only. Exhibitors can have their own barkeeper to serve non-alcohol beverages only.
In-Booth Hospitality Event Application
Please direct questions and return application to Debbie Hulsey at debbie@iwfatlanta.com or call 404-693-8335.
The Registration and Housing Manager for your company can order a COMPLIMENTARY Lead Management System. The Registration and Housing Manager is the ONLY person who can place this order. To start, they must log in to the IWF Exhibitor Resource Center (ERC) and click on the Lead Management Systems tile.
1. If you are the Registration and Housing Manager, go to the ERC login page and enter your email address.
2. If this is your first time logging in, you should receive an email with a link to set your password.
3. You will receive a second email from noreply@mapyourshow.com, “Finish Account Setup: IWF2026.” The email contains a personalized link that takes you back to the site to finish setup. Please Note: For security purposes, the link expires 1 hour from the time the request was made.
Note: For security purposes, the link expires 1 hour from the time the request was made. The email will also provide a Verification Code, if your Verification Code field is not pre-populated.
Questions concerning the SWAP Lead Management System?
Please email exhibitorservices@maritz.com.
Meeting Rooms are available for staff meetings or staff training for exhibitors at the Georgia World Congress Center during International Woodworking Fair 2026. Exhibitors can 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.
Cost to reserve meeting room space is determined upon receiving application. Payment is due within 5 business days from the date of the confirmation if required and there are no refunds.
Under no circumstances can ALCOHOL be served during show hours 8:30am-5:00pm Monday–Thursday or 8:30am-2:00pm Friday. Alcohol must be served after hours only.
Please direct questions and return application to Debbie Hulsey at debbie@iwfatlanta.com or call 404-693-8335.
Exhibitors can begin inviting distributors to the program via their Registration and Housing Portal on January 27, 2026. Please be sure to invite your distributors EARLY so they can take advantage of the program!
Registration & Guest Passes
Housing
IWF assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, or theft of items in your exhibit. As an Exhibitor, you are responsible for your property at all times. We highly recommend that you provide your own insurance coverage against all contingencies.
IWF Show Management is very security conscious. We go to great lengths to provide a safe and secure environment where exhibitors and attendees can transact their business without distraction. With heightened security measures becoming part of our everyday lives, we encourage you to be aware of your property and surroundings at all times while at the show. All your booth personnel should be advised to wear official IWF exhibitor badges at all times as a security measure and must use the official IWF Property Passes when removing items from the Exhibit Hall.
Safety First
IWF Show Management basic security arrangements include the following:
Guards will be stationed at entrances and exits 24 hours a day and will patrol the exhibit ftoor during non-show hours. If you would like to hire a private guard for your booth, you can do so through Dupree Security, the official security contractor.
A secured storage room will be available for exhibitors to store valuable items. We recommend items that are especially vulnerable to theft or pilferage be kept in the overnight storage room during non-show hours and during installation and dismantling.
These are special forms issued by Show Management. When properly filled out and signed by the Exhibitor, they tell the security guards that removal of an item from the exhibit ftoor is authorized. You must use an Official IWF property pass pre-show, during the show and after the show closes to remove items from the exhibit floor.
At the Show
August 23
August 24
August 24
August 25
August 26
August 27
August 28
Building A will open at 7:30 AM on Show Days
August 25
August 26
August 27
August 28
Review your booth’s specific move-in date and time.
Go to Assigned Freight Schedules
Check in at the marshalling yard. All vehicles, including privately owned vehicles, delivering freight at the Georgia World Congress Center must check in at the GES Marshalling Yard. Due to security reasons, all vehicles are subject to search.
Get directions to Marshalling Yard
Building A
August 19 – 21
August 24
Building B
August 17 – 23
Building BC
August 20 – 23
Building C
August 19 – 23
GES labor straight time hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 am weekdays. Overtime hours are 5:00 am – 8:00 am weekdays and all day Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Any booth not occupied by 3:00 am on Monday, August 24 will be presumed abandoned. If there is freight in the booth and we believe the exhibiting company will be late but will arrive, then the General Contractor (GES) will set up the display as best they can with the information available. If we do not believe the exhibitor will arrive, or if there is nothing in the booth, it will be made into a carpeted lounge, reassigned by IWF Show Management, or used otherwise. Any exhibitor who arrives after either of these steps has been taken will be responsible for the cost incurred by Show Management or the General Contractor.
Applies Only to Buildings A, BC & C
1:00 pm All cardboard cartons, fiber cases and access storage
must be empty and labelled for removal.
3:00 pm All aisles must be 100% clear of products, ladders or any other items.
6:00 pm All exhibitors and appointed contractors must ensure
that the show floor is clear of ladders and job boxes.
The above-mentioned procedures, removal of containers (wooden, cartons, etc.) and clearing of aisles will facilitate our execution of opening the show on time.
Review your booth’s specific move-out date and time.
Go to Assigned Freight Schedules
All vehicles, including privately owned vehicles, picking up freight at the Georgia World Congress Center must check in at the GES Marshalling Yard.
Get directions to Marshalling Yard
Building A
Building B
August 28
August 29 – September 3
Building BC
August 28
August 29 – September 1
Building C
August 28
August 29 – September 1
GES labor straight time hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM weekdays. Overtime hours are 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM weekdays and all day Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
For security reasons, if you need to work later than 6:00 PM, please notify IWF Show Management in the Show Office, Room B208 before 3:00 PM of the same day for approval. Upon approval, you will receive a late work sticker which you must always wear after-hours to remain in the building.
You cannot begin to dismantle your exhibit until the show closes at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 28, 2026. Facility must be cleared by 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2026. No one under the age of 16 will be permitted on the show floor at any time.
If you plan to spray substances in your booth during IWF, you must complete and submit the spraying request form. Additional information related to your plan must also be submitted and is outlined on the form.
Deadline: Turn in the spraying request form and related information to IWF by June 30, 2026.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 404-693-8333 or email us at ExhibitorServices@iwfatlanta.com.
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