We didn’t invent meetings and conventions for the supply chain industries — we just take them to a different level in Atlanta, Georgia.
By the Numbers:
Atlanta’s Impact on the Supply Chain Economy
| #1 state for distribution and supply chain hubs | #2 metro city for supply chain in the country (Deloitte) | 85% of the world’s top 3PLs (3rd-party logistics) operate in Georgia |
| Top 20 metro areas in the U.S. for manufacturing jobs | 9 consecutive years as the ‘Top State for Business’ (Area Development Magazine) | Top big-box industrial and warehouse (those of 200,000 square feet or larger) markets in North America (CBRE) |
Largest combined convention, sports & entertainment campus in North America
Square Feet of contiguous exhibit space for exhibitions, conventions, or trade shows
Downtown hotel rooms within walking distance of GWCCA campus
5 Advantages of Hosting Supply Chain Meetings in Atlanta
- Corporate Climate
As one of the world’s transportation & logistics hubs and home to numerous corporate headquarters that demand efficient supply chain services, Atlanta is unequivocally positioned for supply chain meetings and conventions.
Logistics giants and innovative companies with headquarters in Atlanta include:
- Delta Air Lines
- UPS
- Amazon
- Home Depot
- Mercedes-Benz
- Porsche North America
- KIA Motors Manufacturing Georgia
- Manhattan Associates
- Americold
- Dematic
- JAS Worldwide
- Logility
- Nolan Transportation Group
- STORD
- Veritiv
- Capital
Planners have access to unmatched intellectual capital.
This is your opportunity to 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.
- Connectivity
Atlanta provides unparalleled global access for passengers and cargo.
- 80% of the U.S. market is within a 2-hour flight or 2-day truck drive of Atlanta.
- Atlanta is home to the world’s most-traveled passenger airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
- ATL offers nonstop service to more than 150 domestic and 78 international destinations.
- ATL was the first airport in the world to host more than 100 million passengers in a single year.
- ATL houses 3 cargo complexes of more than 2 million square feet of warehousing.
- Atlanta is among the nation’s major trucking hubs, with 1,248 miles of interstate highways in Georgia.
- Atlanta 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.
- Atlanta is the nation’s 2nd-largest inland port, enhancing shippers’ intermodal options for reliability and low cost.
- Convention Capabilities
Attendees can discover the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus, 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:
- More than 4 million square feet of total space
- 1.5 million square feet of flexible exhibit space
- More than 1 million square feet of contiguous exhibition space
Prominent GWCCA campus facilities and features include:
- Centennial Olympic Park – a 22-acre greenspace ‘96 Summer Olympic Games legacy
- World-class attractions that double as venues, including Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, Georgia Aquarium, National Center for Civil and Human Rights and World of Coca-Cola
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the 11-acre Home Depot Backyard
- An array of hotel properties which provide nearly 12,700 guest rooms
- The Signia by Hilton Atlanta, directly connected to the convention center and featuring 976 rooms
- State Farm Arena adjacent to the campus
- Connections
Atlanta allows attendees to network on a different level.
Relationships are critical in the supply chain industries. From problem-solving with peers to developing and maintaining new connections, networking opportunities become invaluable.
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.
Streamline Your Planning
Unique industries have their own intricacies, challenges and opportunities for innovation. Our team at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) knows that planners and supply chain professionals benefit from a diverse, connected and industry-centric location when they gather together. If you’re ready to discover all your options for Atlanta meetings and conventions, choose your preferred planning option, and we’ll respond soon!
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