Key facts
- Attendee registration and housing for the 2027 IPPE opens Oct. 5.
- The 2027 IPPE will be held Jan. 26-28, 2027, in Atlanta.
- Applications for the IPPE Young Leaders Under 30 Award are now open.
- Award recipients will be notified by Oct. 5.
- The IPPE is the world's largest annual poultry and egg, meat, and animal food industry event.
Registration and housing for the 2027 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will open on October 5. The annual event, which brings together the global poultry and egg, meat, and animal food industries, is scheduled to take place from January 26-28, 2027, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
The IPPE is described as the world's largest annual event of its kind, attracting domestic and international decision-makers seeking business solutions, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest technological developments and industry issues. The 2027 expo is expected to feature over 1,300 exhibitors and span more than 631,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Applications are also open for the 15th annual IPPE Young Leaders Under 30 Award, a program recognizing professionals aged 21 to 29 who are making significant contributions to the poultry, meat, or animal food sectors. Sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association, Meat Institute, and US Poultry & Egg Association, the award provides recipients with educational, networking, and professional development opportunities. Award recipients will be notified by October 5, with selected honorees receiving complimentary registration to the 2027 IPPE, hotel accommodations, and access to educational programs, including a VIP tour and a breakfast with a keynote speaker. They will also be recognized at the expo and receive complimentary registration for the 2028 IPPE.