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With just over three weeks until IWF 2026 opens in Atlanta, today is the last day to register at the advance rate before prices increase.
Attendees have until 11:59 p.m. on July 31 to secure advance registration for $25. Beginning at midnight on Aug. 1, registration increases to $50 and remains at that price through the close of the show on Aug. 28.
Returning to the Georgia World Congress Center Aug. 25-28, IWF will once again bring together thousands of woodworking, cabinetry, furniture manufacturing, architectural millwork and material processing professionals for four days of new technologies, product launches, networking and business development.
Beyond the expansive exhibit halls, the IWF Education Conference offers practical learning opportunities designed to help companies improve operations, boost productivity and increase profitability. The conference features educational sessions and mini-symposiums focused on today's most pressing manufacturing and business challenges.
This year's program includes sessions covering:
- Artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing
- Automation and robotics
- CNC technology and machinery investments
- Mass timber and off-site construction
- Wood finishing and adhesives
- Dust collection and workplace safety
- Lean manufacturing and operational efficiency
- Workforce recruitment, leadership and succession planning
- Business strategy, contracts, taxes and financial management
- Closets, cabinetry and architectural woodwork trends
- Sustainable manufacturing and emerging technologies
Highlights include presentations on AI + Automation: The Future of Woodworking Intelligence, Industry 5.0 and the Smart Factory, Building the Future: The Rise of Mass Timber Manufacturing & Construction, Revenue, Visibility, and AI, Leveling Up Your Shop with Automation and Robotics, and Smart Spending: Investing in Machinery That Delivers, along with dozens of additional sessions led by industry experts.
For woodworking professionals looking to maximize their time in Atlanta, the Education Conference provides actionable insights that can be applied immediately to improve products, streamline operations, expand into new markets and strengthen long-term business performance.
With advance pricing ending tonight, now is the time to secure your registration before rates increase.
