A Sneak Peek at IWF 2022

WHAT: International Woodworking Fair (IWF) WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia 30313

SHOW HOURS Tuesday, August 23 8:30 am-5 pm Wednesday, August 24 8:30 am-5 pm Thursday, August 25 8:30 am-5 pm Friday, August 26 8:30 am-2 pm

REGISTRATION HOURS Attendee Registration will be located in Building A, Hall 3 exhibit level and Building C Lobby. Tuesday, August 23 7:30 am-5 pm Wednesday, August 24 7:30 am-5 pm Thursday, August 25 7:30 am-5 pm Friday, August 26 7:30 am-1 pm Exhibitor Registration will be located in Building A, Hall 3 exhibit level and Building C Lobby. Sunday, August 21 9:30 am-4 pm Monday, August 22 7:30 am-4 pm Tuesday, August 23 7:30 am-5 pm Wednesday, August 24 7:30 am-5 pm Thursday, August 25 7:30 am-5 pm Friday, August 26 7:30 am-1 pm

EDUCATION CONFERENCE HOURS The Education Conference will be held in Building B – Level 3. Monday, August 22 8 am-5 pm Tuesday, August 23 9 am-5 pm Wednesday, August 24 9 am-5 pm Thursday, August 25 9 am-5 pm REGISTER: https://registration.experientevent. com/ShowIWF221/ MORE INFORMATION: https://iwfatlanta.com Referred to as “North America’s largest woodworking technology and design  trade show and conference,” the International Woodworking Fair 2022       promises you will “find all the new you need” at this year’s show in Atlanta.

And with the industry emerging after a few years of cancelled or virtual-only events, many exhibitors, events and education sessions are packed into four days, designed to keep attendees actively engaged during their time at IWF. Not only does IWF provide the opportunity to meet face-to-face with exhibitors and industry experts on the show floor but also offers a variety of specialized education sessions as well as access to a world-recognized , innovative technology competition and a prestigious student furniture design gallery.

IWF CHALLENGERS DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FINALIST GALLERY

The IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award has become known throughout the world for recognizing outstanding industry leaders who have distinguished themselves by developing innovative technology in products, services, or manufacturing techniques that will advance the industry.

A panel of nine distinguished judges, each of whom represent a broad cross-section of the industry, will review and analyze each entry. The finalists will perform live demonstrations for the panel of judges, who then make their final decisions on the most innovative product development. The finalists will be on display in The Challengers Award Gallery throughout the duration of the show.

WHAT’S NEW IN 2022?

In addition to global product introductions from the woodworking industry’s most respected brands and emerging resources, top new and newly configured trade show and conference features coming in 2022 include:

n New hours and show pattern

n New registration locations in Building A on the show floor and in the Building C Entrance Lobby

n New digital exhibitor/product sourcing and locational tools for attendees

n New all-show networking event for exhibitors and attendees

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IWF NIGHT AT THE TABERNACLE

IWF Night at The Tabernacle 2022 gives attendees and exhibitors the top spot to network, socialize and reconnect on Wednesday, August 24 in a landmark entertainment venue steps away from the GWCC.

JACOB BOWER'S 2018 STUDENT FURNITURE DESIGN COMPETITION WINNER, SEATING.

DESIGN EMPHASIS STUDENT FURNITURE DESIGN COMPETITION GALLERY

The Design Emphasis Showcase is a “must see” at the International Woodworking Fair. This gallery will be located in the lobby of Building C and displayed furniture pieces designed and built by students from colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Design Emphasis is widely acclaimed as the foremost furniture design competition for students and offers design students a unique opportunity to demonstrate their talent and originality before a judging panel of furniture industry designers, manufacturing and retail executives, and members of the trade press who have design-oriented backgrounds. It also provides a unique chance to experience an international industry trade show, make important career contacts and exchange ideas with other students from around the nation.

IWF offers a variety of specialized education sessions as well as access to a world-recognized, innovative technology competition and a prestigious student furniture design gallery.

IWF 2022 EDUCATION CONFERENCE

IWF is where industry professionals find the educational opportunities that allow them to help their companies improve products, work more efficiently, expand to new markets and ultimately become more profitable.

The IWF Education Conference offers a broad spectrum of industry-related topics throughout the duration of IWF. The 2022 Conference will host all-day symposiums focused on a variety of industry-related topics which will take place on Monday, August 22, the day before the show officially opens. There will also be a wide variety of education sessions offered Tuesday through Thursday of the show. s p

For more information on IWF 2022, visit https://iwfatlanta.com