Conferences & trade shows in Atlanta, GA

Oct 26–29, 2026·Atlanta, GA

IBM's user and developer conference in Atlanta, with sessions, hands-on labs and certifications on AI, automation and hybrid cloud. It also hosts IDUG North America and the COMMON user group.

Who it's for

Developers, IT architects and technology leaders using IBM software and cloud

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

IBM

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Full conference pass: $1,599

Public sector pass at $799 with an institutional email; Partner Day for registered Business Partners only.

Oct 26–29, 2026·Signia by Hilton Atlanta / Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

North American conference of the International Db2 Users Group, held alongside IBM TechXchange, with Db2 and data management education and workshops.

Who it's for

Database administrators, developers and data management professionals using Db2

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

International Db2 Users Group (IDUG)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA

Exhibition and conference on recovering and recycling batteries, co-located with the Critical Minerals and E-Waste World expos. Entry is free.

Who it's for

Battery makers, recyclers, EV and energy storage companies and materials suppliers

Approx. size

1,500+ attendees · 150+ exhibitors

Organizer

Trans-World Events Ltd

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Cobb Convention Center, Atlanta, GA

Three co-located B2B expos in Atlanta covering critical minerals, battery recycling and e-waste recycling, with a two-day conference and an exhibit hall.

Who it's for

Decision makers across the critical minerals, battery recycling and electronics recycling supply chains

Approx. size

150+ exhibitors

Organizer

Trans-World Events

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Free registration: Free

Expo pass

• Current price: Free registration: Free

Site states one free ticket covers all three exhibitions and the conference

Oct 28–29, 2026·Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA

Co-located exhibition and conference on electronics recycling and the circular economy, held alongside the Critical Minerals and Battery Recycling expos. Entry is free.

Who it's for

Electronics recyclers, e-waste processors, equipment suppliers and sustainability professionals

Approx. size

1,500+ attendees · 150+ exhibitors

Organizer

Trans-World Events Ltd

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 29, 2026·Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta, GA

Regional summit on capital deployment, site readiness and flexible building design in Southeast industrial real estate.

Who it's for

Owners, developers, investors and real estate executives in the Southeast industrial market

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Bisnow

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Current tier: $179

Bisnow raises the price when the current tier sells out; only the current tier is published.

Oct 30, 2026·Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Georgia Society of CPAs conference for accounting professionals serving financial institutions, held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Who it's for

CPAs working with financial institutions

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Georgia Society of CPAs

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 3, 2026·Marcus Nanotechnology Building, Atlanta, GA

One-day Georgia Tech event on microelectronics research with a memorial lectureship, talks on devices, packaging and materials, a poster session and a reception.

Who it's for

Microelectronics researchers, students, industry partners and collaborators

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Georgia Tech Institute for Matter and Systems

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 4, 2026·Georgia State University Buckhead Center, Atlanta, GA

Free one-day cybersecurity and AI conference in Atlanta for security and technology leaders, practitioners and researchers.

Who it's for

CISOs, CIOs, security leaders, AI practitioners, cloud architects and founders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Seattle Data AI & Security

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Free registration: Free

Nov 4, 2026·Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), 250 14th Street NW, Atlanta, GA

Two-day program: a food industry and regulatory summit for food safety practitioners from manufacturing, government and academia, followed by the Georgia Association for Food Protection fall meeting.

Who it's for

Food safety practitioners in manufacturing, government and academia

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP), Georgia Tech

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 4–5, 2026·ICBA Atlanta Office, Atlanta, GA

Roundtable-style event connecting community bank leaders with fintech providers through peer discussion and demos.

Who it's for

Community bank leaders and fintech providers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Community Bankers Association of Georgia

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 4–6, 2026·Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

Inaugural self-storage conference and trade show with keynotes, breakout sessions, roundtables, an exhibit floor and a deal room.

Who it's for

Self-storage owners, operators, developers and investors

Approx. size

100+ exhibitors

Organizer

Modern Storage Media

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 5, 2026·Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, GA

One-day summit on software testing, test automation and AI in quality engineering, with sessions from beginner to advanced.

Who it's for

QA engineers, testers, developers and technology decision-makers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Testingmind Consulting

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird: $425 until Oct 15, 2026
• Current price: Standard: $375

Super early bird sold out; 10% off per seat for groups of 3 or more.

Nov 5–6, 2026·Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory, Atlanta, GA

Georgia Bankers Association conference on financial risk management for banks.

Who it's for

Georgia bankers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Georgia Bankers Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 8–11, 2026·Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Annual scientific meeting of the Society for Glycobiology covering basic, technological and clinical glycobiology, with a trainee mentoring program.

Who it's for

Glycobiology researchers, early-career investigators, trainees and biotech professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Society for Glycobiology

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Nonmember early bird: $975 until Aug 21, 2026
• Current price: Nonmember standard: $1,075

Nov 9, 2026·Lee + White Complex, Atlanta, GA

A one-day gathering for brewery owners and staff with sessions on business strategy, technical brewing, taproom management and regulatory updates, plus an allied-trade show floor.

Who it's for

Brewery professionals and employees

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Georgia Craft Brewers Guild

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member: $80

Listed price excludes ticketing fee; member and walk-up rates also exist.

Nov 9–11, 2026·Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

Three-day B2B ecommerce and digital marketing conference with an expo for digital leaders at manufacturers and distributors, covering AI, SEO, omnichannel selling and customer experience.

Who it's for

Digital, ecommerce and marketing leaders at manufacturers and distributors, plus solution providers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Worldwide Business Research (WBR)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Three-day pass, manufacturers & distributors: $2,099
• Three-day pass, solution providers & others: $3,749

Team discounts of 10-30% for manufacturers and distributors; 2% card fee added.

Nov 9–11, 2026·AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

A short wholesale buying event at AmericasMart where retailers shop gift and home lines on a cash-and-carry basis.

Who it's for

Retail buyers and wholesale buyers sourcing gift and home products

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

AmericasMart Atlanta

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 9–11, 2026·The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Three-day TFI conference covering the fertilizer market outlook, from freight and rail policy to nutrient-specific forecasts.

Who it's for

Fertilizer industry professionals tracking market, freight and rail conditions

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

The Fertilizer Institute

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member: $3,500

Member rate $875; group offer of buy 2, get 1 free.

Nov 11–13, 2026·Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter, Atlanta, GA

Training-focused forum for recycling operations, safety, maintenance and environmental managers, covering shredder operation, equipment upkeep, fire prevention and emergency response, with an on-site tour and exhibitor receptions.

Who it's for

Operations leaders, safety professionals, managers, environmental teams and executives in the recycled materials industry

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Recycled Materials Association (ReMA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird: $799 until Aug 17, 2026
• Expired: Standard: $899 until Oct 19, 2026
• Current price: Late/onsite: $999

Nonmember rates; member rates are $200 lower.

Nov 11–13, 2026·Loews Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Two-day gathering for the specialty chemical industry with tracks for executives, regulatory teams and plant operations, plus an awards and safety recognition dinner.

Who it's for

Specialty chemical executives, regulatory and compliance staff, and plant and operations leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Non-member attendee, manufacturer, early bird: $1,875 until Sep 15, 2026
• Current price: Non-member attendee, manufacturer, regular: $1,975

Non-manufacturer non-member attendees pay $1,975 (early bird through Sept 15) and $2,075 (regular). The SOCMA annual meeting with member voting is held as part of the summit.

Nov 12, 2026·The Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA

The Metro Atlanta Chamber's yearly gathering of regional business leaders to review accomplishments and outline plans for the coming year.

Who it's for

Metro Atlanta business leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Metro Atlanta Chamber

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 13–15, 2026·The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, Atlanta, GA

Three-day real estate investing conference covering first deals, scaling, taxes and legacy planning, ending with an awards gala and brunch.

Who it's for

Real estate investors from first-time buyers to those scaling portfolios, with an emphasis on Black investors

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Lot 12 Collective LLC

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 14–15, 2026·Cobb Convention Center, Hall C, Atlanta, GA

Two-day franchise expo in Atlanta where franchise brands exhibit to prospective business owners.

Who it's for

Franchise brands and people exploring franchise opportunities

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National Event Management

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–18, 2026·Atlanta, GA

National WIC Association conference for nutrition and breastfeeding professionals in the WIC community, covering counseling skills, nutrition education, research and program modernization.

Who it's for

Nutrition and breastfeeding professionals, researchers and partners in the WIC community

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National WIC Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–19, 2026·Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA

Nareit's year-end annual conference for the REIT industry, bringing together REIT executives and investors.

Who it's for

REIT executives, institutional investors and analysts

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Nareit

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 17, 2026·Honeywell, 715 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA

One-day summit on AI strategy, governance and applied analytics for executives, technical leaders, practitioners and academics.

Who it's for

Executives, technical leaders, practitioners and academics interested in AI strategy, governance and applied analytics

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Technology Association of Georgia

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 17–18, 2026·Georgia Tech Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility, Atlanta, GA

Two-day Georgia Tech program pairing the Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium meeting with the Internet of Things for Manufacturing symposium, with talks, an industry technology exhibition and facility tours.

Who it's for

Manufacturers, researchers and technology providers working on digital and connected manufacturing

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 18–19, 2026·The Coca-Cola Company Global Headquarters, Atlanta, GA

Two-day PRSA Corporate Communications Section program hosted at Coca-Cola's global headquarters, with workshops on using data, influencing leadership and handling high-pressure moments.

Who it's for

Corporate communications professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

PRSA Corporate Communications Section

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Saver: $995 until Oct 16, 2026
• Current price: Regular: $1,095

Nov 19, 2026·Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA

Full-day regional conference on multifamily investment, development and operations across Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas.

Who it's for

Owners, developers, investors and operators in the Southeast multifamily sector

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Bisnow

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Current tier: $305

Bisnow raises the price when the current tier sells out; only the current tier is published.