The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is recognized as the most important annual global event for the poultry and egg, meat, and animal feed industries.
Every year, IPPE brings together poultry professionals from all parts of the world to share knowledge, explore new technologies and find practical solutions to improve production and processing efficiency.
IPPE 2026 will be held from January 27 to 29, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, USA.
The event will host more than 1,300 exhibitors and cover over 664,000 square feet of exhibition space, making it the largest event of its kind for the animal protein sector.
Strong focus on poultry production and processing
For the poultry industry, IPPE is a unique platform that covers the entire production chain. From breeding and hatchery management to live production, processing, feed manufacturing, and food safety, IPPE presents technologies and services that directly impact daily poultry operations.
Poultry producers and integrators attending IPPE 2026 will find solutions related to:
- Hatchery and incubation technology
- Broiler and layer farm management
- Feed manufacturing, nutrition, and raw material efficiency
- Automation, equipment, and labor-saving systems
- Processing, hygiene, and product quality
The purpose of IPPE is clear:
- To enhance operational efficiency
- To share best practices and research
- To introduce innovative technologies and services
- To strengthen global business networks
These solutions help poultry companies improve performance, chick quality, feed efficiency, biosecurity, and overall profitability.
A global platform for knowledge and business
IPPE attracts close to 31,000 industry professionals from more than 130 countries, including company owners, top management, technical managers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and engineers.
This strong international presence makes IPPE a valuable meeting point for learning from global experience and building new business relationships.
For poultry professionals, IPPE offers the opportunity to:
- Meet leading global suppliers in one location
- Learn about practical innovations already used in commercial operations
- Exchange ideas with colleagues facing similar production challenges
- Stay updated on industry trends and future developments
Supporting the future of animal protein
As global demand for poultry meat and eggs continues to grow, the industry faces increasing pressure to produce more protein in a safe, efficient, and sustainable way. IPPE plays an important role in supporting this goal by connecting technology providers with poultry producers and processors.
Through its strong poultry focus and wide international participation, IPPE helps drive improvements in productivity, animal welfare, food safety, and environmental management across the animal protein industry.
A must-attend event for poultry professionals
IPPE 2026 is not only an exhibition, but a working platform where the global poultry industry comes together to move forward.
For companies looking to improve technical performance, adopt new technologies and remain competitive in a changing market, IPPE remains a must-attend event.
📅 January 27–29, 2026
📍 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, USA
IPPE 2026 continues to serve as a global reference point for innovation and progress in the poultry and animal protein industries.