IPPEs

IPPEs, short for International Production & Processing Expos, are a series of international trade events focused on the poultry, meat, and feed industries. Held annually in locations such as Atlanta, Georgia, they bring together equipment manufacturers, processor operators, producers, researchers, and service providers from around the world. The expos provide a platform for showcasing technology, equipment, and services across a wide range of processing and production functions.

The IPPEs originated from the consolidation of three longstanding industry expositions: the International Poultry Expo, the International Meat Expo, and the International Feed Expo. This convergence created a single, comprehensive event designed to facilitate cross-sector collaboration and knowledge sharing. The expos are organized by leading industry associations in collaboration with convention centers, exhibitors, and conference partners.

Exhibits at the IPPEs typically cover processing equipment and automation, packaging, feed production technology, nutrition solutions, safety and quality assurance, and environmental management. The programs often include technical seminars, workshops, and live demonstrations, as well as buyer–supplier matchmaking and guided tours of host facilities. The event format emphasizes networking and technology transfer, enabling attendees to explore innovations and establish professional connections.

Impact and significance of the IPPEs lie in their role as a global gathering for the sector. They provide opportunities to observe market trends, adopt new technologies, discuss regulatory developments, and form partnerships across the supply chain. Attendance and exhibitor participation fluctuate by year, but the IPPEs are consistently positioned as major, industry-wide events in poultry, meat, and feed processing.