IPPE 2026 concluded with record-breaking exhibition space, strong attendance and high exhibitor engagement across the show floor. The event highlighted innovation, education and global collaboration across the poultry, meat, egg, and animal food industries.
The 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) was a trade show with strong crowds, busy exhibitors, and great energy evident throughout the expo floor. This year, IPPE approached 33,000 registered attendees, with more than 663,000 square feet of exhibit space and over 1,385 exhibitors. It was reported that this was the largest trade show floor square footage in IPPE’s history.
Sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association, and the Meat Institute, IPPE is the world’s largest annual poultry, egg, meat, and animal food industry event of its kind.
The IPPE organizers said in a statement during the event: “Despite the weather-related challenges, we are really excited about the efforts attendees and exhibitors made to be at IPPE this week. The large trade show floor and attendee and exhibitor numbers continue to complement IPPE’s comprehensive education sessions, networking opportunities, and extensive exhibits showcasing the latest innovative technology, equipment and services for our industries.”
The large trade show floor remained the central attraction. Exhibiting companies showcased their new products and services at IPPE, with all phases of the animal food, meat, poultry, and egg industries represented, from live production and processing to further processing and packaging.
The comprehensive education program schedule complemented the exhibits by informing industry management about the latest issues impacting the industries. The 2026 line-up included more than 80 hours of education sessions, providing information on artificial intelligence, animal agriculture sustainability, food safety, worker safety, animal food industry trends, poultry market trends, and more.
Other featured events included the International Poultry Scientific Forum, the Latin American Poultry Summit, Pet Food Conference, Foundations of Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop, TECHTalks program, New Product Showcase, and publisher-sponsored programs, all of which have been great contributions to the 2026 IPPE.
The 2027 IPPE dates have been set for January 26-28 in Atlanta, Ga.
