FDMC IWF Pre-Show Planner 2026

Technology, supplies, and services to grow business on display from Aug. 25-28.

Winners of the 2026 Design Emphasis competition to be announced at IWF.

Held Aug. 25 in Atlanta following the first day of IWF, the reception celebrates this year's 40 Under 40 honorees, who include educators, manufacturers, and suppliers.

Eighty-four new products available from 65 IWF 2026 exhibiting companies comprise the field of contestants in the IWF 2026 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award competition. Of the 84 contestants, 20 finalists will be announced on June 16.

IWF can be overwhelming if you don’t prepare in advance to get the most out of it.

At IWF 2026, mass timber takes center stage with the debut of the Mass Timber & Prefab Showcase at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This dedicated exhibit features the latest engineered wood technologies, structural building products, and prefabricated innovations.