April -June
The World Natural Hair Show | ELEVATE, happening April 18–19, 2026 in Atlanta at Americas Mart Building 2, isn’t your run-of-the-mill expo. This is the longest-running and biggest natural lifestyle celebration on the planet, where hair, health, beauty, culture, business, and community collide. It draws everyone from natural hair lovers and beauty pros to wellness advocates, entrepreneurs, stylists, barbers, and trendsetters ready to learn, connect, and shop the latest products and innovations in the space. With live demos, panels, workshops, competitions, music, and hundreds of vendors, this event is for anyone who cares about authentic self-expression, culture, and the ever-evolving world of natural beauty.
The Atlanta Ultimate Women’s Expo is scheduled for May 30–31, 2026 at the Gas South Convention Center in Atlanta, with show hours Saturday 10 AM–5 PM and Sunday 11 AM–5 PM. Entry to the Expo is typically free with a standard ticket you can register for online, while VIP tickets are available for purchase that include perks like priority entrance, an event T-shirt and tote bag, and access to a private VIP lounge. The experience features hundreds of booths with shopping and beauty vendors, wellness services, seminars, DIY workshops, fashion and craft showcases, and celebrity appearances — all designed as a high-energy weekend for attendees.
TECHSPO Atlanta is a two-day technology expo returning June 3 – 4, 2026 to Atlanta, Georgia. TECHSPO Atlanta brings together some of the best developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology. TECHSPO Atlanta 2026 is your chance to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.
July - September
The 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair is the National Association of Black Journalists’ flagship annual gathering for media professionals, educators, students, and industry leaders, combining workshops, panels, networking, and one of the country’s biggest career fairs for journalists and storytellers. It’s scheduled August 12–16, 2026 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia, where attendees will dive into training sessions, keynotes, roundtables, recruitment opportunities, and cultural moments that aim to elevate careers and strengthen the Black journalism community. Admission pricing varies—early bird and member-discounted rates are available through registration, and standard full-conference tickets typically start in the hundreds of dollars range, with exact floor prices posted on the official registration page as the event nears.
Experience IWF 2026 August 25–28 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The products and services to power your business will be here. All the innovations. All the newest technologies. All the wood products industry can deliver. All for you at IWF. Buyers from across the U.S. and around the world say IWF is their #1 source for new products, innovations, ideas and technologies presented by woodworking’s top manufacturers. Expect more from IWF. Where the built environment begins.
The Customer Connect Expo 2026 is a major industry trade show and conference focused on customer experience (CX), contact center technology, and engagement strategy, bringing together professionals, thought leaders, and solution providers to explore the latest innovations shaping how businesses connect with their customers. Featuring over 100 expert speakers, more than 200 vendor booths, and multiple networking and educational sessions, the event is designed to help CX leaders discover new tools, learn emerging best practices, and build meaningful industry relationships. It’s set for September 9–10, 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
CAMX – The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo is North America’s largest and most comprehensive trade event dedicated to the composites and advanced materials industry, where manufacturers, engineers, researchers, suppliers, and industry leaders gather to explore the latest innovations in materials science, manufacturing technologies, and product design across sectors like aerospace, automotive, construction, marine, and more. CAMX 2026 will take place September 21–24, 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
October - December
If you’re searching for the best Atlanta business networking events, you’re in the right place. Small Business Expo hosts the signature networking events Atlanta entrepreneurs trust to spark new deals, fresh ideas, and real growth. From Buckhead boutiques to Midtown tech firms, business owners come to our business events in Atlanta to collaborate, learn, and level up. When you step into the Atlanta Small Business Expo on December 16th, you’ll become part of a vibrant community of passionate entrepreneurs, all focused on making their businesses thrive.