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# IWF Atlanta 2028 (Georgia World Congress Center (Buildings A, B & C)): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/iafs-international-woodworking-fair-iwf-atlanta
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/iafs-international-woodworking-fair-iwf-atlanta/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/iafs-international-woodworking-fair-iwf-atlanta/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/iafs-international-woodworking-fair-iwf-atlanta/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/iafs-international-woodworking-fair-iwf-atlanta/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/iafs-international-woodworking-fair-iwf-atlanta/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/georgia-world-congress-center-atlanta

- **Dates:** August 22–25, 2028 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Georgia World Congress Center (Buildings A, B & C) (https://conventions.com/venues/georgia-world-congress-center-atlanta)
- **Attendance:** 26,500+ Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 900+ Exhibiting Brands (Official IWF Exhibitor Directory & Floor Plan)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Robotics
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/iafs-international-woodworking-fair-iwf-atlanta/registration

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
IWF Atlanta (2028) convenes frontline Manufacturing coordinators positioned inside Georgia World on 285 (Atlanta, GA) for August Aug 22–25. Guided by International Woodworking, practitioner directors arrange demos and exhibits while entering via GA to leverage Golden quarters, Edge hosting, Mothership briefings, and predictable Sunrise throughput.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Blum Inc.** (blum.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $150,000 – $350,000): Official Show Presenting Sponsor & Main Stage Underwriter
- **KCD Software** (kcdsoftware.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $150,000 – $350,000): Official Technology & Innovation Presenting Sponsor
- **3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes** (3m.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Diamond Sponsor & Innovation Showcase Partner
- **Accuride International** (accuride.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Platinum Sponsor & Hardware Solutions Zone
- **Sherwin-Williams** (sherwin-williams.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Platinum Sponsor & Finishing Solutions Pavilion
- **Biesse Group** (biesse.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $30,000 – $74,999): Gold Sponsor & Automation & Robotics Track
- **SCM Group** (scmgroup.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $30,000 – $74,999): Gold Sponsor & Woodworking Machinery Track
- **Freud America** (freudtools.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $10,000 – $29,999): Official Opening Welcome Reception Sponsor
- **Grizzly Industrial** (grizzly.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $10,000 – $29,999): Official Wi-Fi & Charging Station Sponsor

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Machinery & Equipment • Materials & Supplies • Hardware & Components • Software & Technology
- **Keynote Tracks:** Advanced Manufacturing & Automation • Business Management & Marketing • Cabinetry & Millwork Trends • Finishing & Surface Technology
- **SCM Group** (Anchor Exhibitor — Woodworking Machinery): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Biesse America** (Anchor Exhibitor — CNC Woodworking Solutions): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **HOMAG Group** (Anchor Exhibitor — Integrated Production Systems): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Blum Inc.** (Pavilion Leader — Cabinet Hardware): Island Booth / Hardware Pavilion
- **Leitz Tooling** (Anchor Exhibitor — Precision Tooling): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Grizzly Industrial** (Anchor Exhibitor — Woodworking Equipment): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **KCD Software** (Pavilion Leader — Cabinet Design Software): Standard Booth / Software Pavilion
- **Freud America** (Anchor Exhibitor — Cutting Tools): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Accuride International** (Pavilion Leader — Drawer Slides): Standard Booth / Hardware Pavilion
- **Stiles Machinery** (Anchor Exhibitor — Wood Processing Technology): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes** (Headline Sponsor — Adhesives & Abrasives): Island Booth & Sponsorship Package
- **SawStop** (Anchor Exhibitor — Table Saws): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Sherwin-Williams** (Pavilion Leader — Wood Coatings): Island Booth / Materials Pavilion
- **WEIMA America** (Anchor Exhibitor — Shredders & Briquetters): Island Booth / Main Hall

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center** (undefined) — ~$495/nt show week vs. ~$209/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park** (undefined) — ~$465/nt show week vs. ~$195/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park** (undefined) — ~$370/nt show week vs. ~$169/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Atlanta Marriott Marquis** (undefined) — ~$355/nt show week vs. ~$159/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Ray's in the City (Peachtree Corridor)** (Prime Steaks & Fresh Gulf Seafood, $$$) — 8-min walk across Centennial Olympic Park · Capacity: 18–160 Guests (Private Boardrooms) · Min: $4,000 – $22,000+
- **Marcel (Westside Provisions)** (Classic European Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 8-min rideshare north of GWCC · Capacity: 16–110 Guests · Min: $5,500 – $26,000+
- **Glenn's Kitchen & SkyLounge Rooftop** (Southern Contemporary & Skyline Cocktails, $$$) — 5-min walk from GWCC Building A · Capacity: 40–175 Guests (Rooftop Reception) · Min: $4,500 – $20,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is IWF Atlanta 2028 held?
IWF Atlanta 2028 is scheduled for August 22–25, 2028 at Georgia World Congress Center (Buildings A, B & C) in Atlanta, GA, organized by International Woodworking Fair, LLC.

### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Atlanta, GA?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.90/hr for carpenters, $29.80/hr for electricians, and $29.50/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Atlanta (ZIP 30313) is 8.9%.

### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Atlanta via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Atlanta, GA include Knightly Pass at Midtown High School Theater (2026-09-03), Season Pass at Midtown High School Theater (2026-09-03), Buena Vista Social Club at Fox Theatre - Atlanta (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Emory University Hospital Midtown ((404) 686-4411).