Supply Chain Meetings
When they gather, supply chain professionals benefit from a diverse, connected and industry-centric location. Atlanta is uniquely positioned for supply chain meetings and conventions as one of the world’s transportation and logistics hubs. Use these resources to plan further.
state for distribution and supply chain hubs
metro city for supply chain in the country (Deloitte)
of the world’s top 3PLs (3rd-party logistics) operate in Georgia
Advantages of Hosting Supply Chain Meetings in Atlanta
Logistics Giants & Innovative HQs
Unparalleled Global Access for Passengers & Cargo
- World’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Non-stop access from more than 150 U.S. cities
- 80% of the U.S. market is within a 2-hour flight or 2-day truck drive of Atlanta
- ATL houses 3 cargo complexes of more than 2 million square feet of warehousing
- ATL is among the nation’s major trucking hubs, with 1,248 miles of interstate highways in Georgia
- ATL is the rail center of the South, as Georgia’s 4,643 miles of rail make it the most extensive rail system and largest intermodal hub in the East
- ATL is the nation’s 2nd-largest inland port, enhancing shippers’ intermodal options for reliability and low-cost
Convention Capabilities
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus is Atlanta’s walkable convention and entertainment district. Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is in the upper echelon of convention centers in North America and features:
- 4 million+ square feet of total space
- 1.5 million square feet of flexible exhibit space
- 1 million+ square feet of contiguous exhibition space
Industry Leaders & Intellectual Capital
Access industry leaders and innovators in Atlanta who have the potential to add enhanced insights to your program – insights on relevant industry issues like supply chain optimization, sustainability, emerging technologies, manufacturing innovations, regulatory compliance and more. Our team can help you navigate these connections.
Networking on a Different Level
Relationships are critical in the supply chain industries. With numerous resources and companies dedicated to the supply chain, manufacturing and automotive business, Atlanta is a hub for this industry in the Southeast and U.S. and creates an ecosystem for professionals to connect, collaborate and share insights and innovations. Our team can help you navigate these connections.
