When and Where is IPPE 2025?
IPPE 2025 is set to take place from January 28 to 30, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. With over 1,300 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations across 589,000 square feet of exhibit space, this year’s expo is poised to be the largest and most impactful yet. Attracting more than 30,000 attendees from 130+ countries every year, IPPE offers unparalleled opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies, engage with industry leaders, and gain actionable insights. Whether you’re a supplier, distributor, or producer, IPPE 2025 is the place to connect, innovate, and prepare for the future of the industry.
About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a comprehensive event that unites the poultry, meat, and animal food industries. Formed in 2013 through the merger of the International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo, and International Poultry Expo, IPPE offers a comprehensive platform that spans the entire protein production and processing chain. Organized by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the North American Meat Institute, and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), IPPE stands as the world’s largest annual event of its kind, ranking among the top 25 U.S. trade shows.
Exhibition Areas & Product Categories
IPPE 2025 brings together the poultry, meat, and animal food industries under one roof, showcasing an extensive range of cutting-edge products, technologies, and services. With four expansive exhibition halls and over 1,300 interactive booths, this event offers attendees a comprehensive experience across the entire production and processing chain. Every aspect of the industry is covered from animal health to advanced packaging solutions. No matter what part of the animal food industry you will find everything you need to stay competitive in today’s market at IPPE 2025.
Some of the product categories you can expect to see include:
| Animal Health Services | Logistics & Process Control Programs & Equipment |
| Breeding, Hatching & Growing Equipment | Packaging Equipment & Supplies |
| Casings | Processing Equipment & Technology |
| Cutting & Boning | Quality Control Solutions |
| Environmental Systems | Sanitation & Cleaning |
| Facility Design & Engineering | Seasonings, Ingredients & Additives |
| Feed & Pet Food Ingredients | Slaughtering Equipment |
| Feed Manufacturing Equipment | Temperature Control |
| General Packinghouse Equipment | Transportation & Storage Services |
| Livestock & Poultry Production Equipment & Services | Wastewater Treatment |
The exhibition halls are strategically organized for ease of exploration. Green Hall A emphasizes animal food ingredients, equipment, and animal health. Red Hall B and Blue Hall BC/C focus on egg production, genetics, hatchery systems, meat and poultry processing, and packaging. Additionally, dedicated areas for food safety and worker safety, both located in Red Hall B, spotlight industry-critical topics.
What’s New at IPPE 2025
IPPE 2025 introduces several exciting new features to keep the event fresh and engaging. Here’s what’s making its debut:
New Product Showcases
The New Product Showcases at IPPE 2025 will offer attendees an exclusive look at the latest innovations revolutionizing the poultry, meat, and animal food industries. Exhibitors will present their groundbreaking technologies and cutting-edge products through captivating video demonstrations and on-site displays at Booth BC37118. These showcases are designed to highlight advances that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across the industry.
Adding to the excitement, the New Product Showcase Awards Ceremony, held at Booth B43023, will honor the most impressive contributions. This is a chance to celebrate industry leaders pushing the boundaries of technology and to explore solutions that could redefine the future of food production and processing.
TECHTalks
This year, TECHTalks returns with even more value. Held at three dedicated theaters on the show floor, TECHTalks will feature short educational presentations from exhibitors on the show floor. These concise, engaging presentations dive into essential topics like food safety, sustainability, and emerging technologies in the poultry and meat industries. The theaters are located in booths A244, B51033, and C15179. Sessions run daily, with schedules tailored for accessibility. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to catch a TECHTalk on the topics that matter most to you.
Educational Programs
IPPE 2025 provides over 80 hours of expertly curated educational sessions, designed to address the most pressing challenges and trends in the poultry, meat, and animal food industries. Led by industry thought leaders, these programs cover critical topics such as food safety, factory operations, sustainability, and emerging technologies like automation and artificial intelligence.
Attendees can choose from a diverse array of free and paid sessions tailored to their professional needs. Complimentary courses include the AFIA Feed Education Program, Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, and Poultry Market Intelligence Forum, offering actionable insights at no extra cost. For deeper learning, The International Poultry Scientific Forum, Latin American Poultry Summit, Pet Food Conference, and What’s Keeping the Feed Industry Up at Night? provide advanced, specialized knowledge.
Networking Events
Of course, the educational programs are a big attraction, but let’s face it, IPPE is all about connections! And this year’s event has no shortage of opportunities to engage with peers both familiar and new. The IPPE Community Courtyard in Hall B is a great combination of business and leisure. Don’t miss:
– “Taste of IPPE” featuring Atlanta’s top chefs
– Happy Hour on Tuesday afternoon
– Ponce City Market excursion via ATL-Cruzers trolley
Why Exhibit at IPPE 2025?
For exhibitors, IPPE 2025 offers unmatched opportunities to showcase their innovations to a global audience. Here’s why you should consider participating:
- Reach Key Decision-Makers: 78% of attendees are involved in purchasing decisions, and over half of them indicate they’re likely to buy products or services based on their expo experience.
- Global Visibility: Over 31,353 attendees from 133 countries walked the show floor, with 9,063 international visitors. IPPE provides a platform to expand your market reach.
- Enhanced Branding: Exhibitors gain visibility through digital and printed guides, ensuring long-term exposure beyond the event.
From attracting buyers to establishing your company as an industry leader, the benefits of exhibiting are undeniable.
Why Attend IPPE 2025?
Attending IPPE 2025 is more than just a professional obligation—it’s a chance to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Here’s why:
- Explore Innovation: Get hands-on experience with the latest poultry, meat, and animal food technologies.
- Learn From Experts: Participate in educational sessions led by industry veterans, tackling issues like food safety and automation.
- Build Connections: Engage with 30,000+ industry colleagues, from C-level executives to engineers and scientists, fostering relationships that drive growth.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, IPPE offers something invaluable to everyone.
Conclusion
As the world’s largest annual poultry, meat, and animal food industry event, IPPE 2025 will provide the best experience to the attendees and exhibitors. With a blend of cutting-edge technology, invaluable education, and unmatched networking opportunities, it’s an event that leaves a lasting impression.
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