Exhibitor guide · Atlanta, GA
Georgia World Congress Center: booth rentals and exhibitor notes
Downtown Atlanta's three-building campus beside Centennial Olympic Park, with Edlen electrical, CCLD Networks internet, and 72 loading docks.
At a glance
At the Georgia World Congress Center, Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services is the exclusive provider of booth electrical and CCLD Networks is the exclusive internet provider; the venue publishes no hotspot rule, but some shows here set their own. ConventionVendor.com rents booth TVs, iPads, kiosks, and registration equipment delivered for move-in at Buildings A, B, and C.
Exhibiting at Georgia World Congress Center
The Georgia World Congress Center sits in downtown Atlanta on Andrew Young International Boulevard, next to Centennial Olympic Park and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, served by MARTA's SEC District Station. Three connected buildings (A, B, and C) hold more than 1.5 million square feet of exhibit space across a series of exhibit halls, plus two grand ballrooms, three auditoriums, and 98 meeting rooms, within 4.1 million total square feet. The venue opened in 1976, Building C followed in 2002, and the Signia by Hilton Atlanta opened in 2024, connected to Building C.
IPPE and MODEX are among the large shows that use the campus, where utilities are exclusive and clearly assigned: Edlen for electrical, plumbing, and cable, CCLD Networks for internet and phone, and ON Site for house sound and some rigging. The Georgia World Congress Center Authority runs an on-site marshalling yard of about 540,000 square feet on Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, with room for about 600 trucks, which feeds 72 loading docks and drive-on exhibit halls. Walking between buildings typically takes 5 to 15 minutes, so check which building's docks serve your hall.
| Address | 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA |
|---|---|
| Exhibit space | More than 1.5 million square feet (4.1 million total) |
| Halls and buildings | Buildings A, B, and C, with two grand ballrooms and three auditoriums |
| Meeting rooms | 98 |
| Opened | 1976; Building C added 2002 |
| Connected hotels | Signia by Hilton Atlanta (opened 2024, connected to Building C) |
| Internet provider | CCLD Networks (exclusive) |
| Booth electrical | Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services (exclusive) |
| Official website | gwcc.com (opens in a new tab) |
Facts checked October 15, 2026 against the sources listed below. Schedules and providers can change from show to show; your exhibitor manual has the final word.
Power, internet, and Wi-Fi
- Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services is the exclusive provider of electrical, plumbing, and cable services, ordered online through Edlen.
- CCLD Networks is the exclusive internet and telephone provider, offering high-speed lines, dedicated bandwidth, custom wireless networks, fiber, and phone lines.
- No venue-level rule on exhibitor hotspots was found, but at least one show held here (IPPE) has banned exhibitor wireless networks without show approval because of RF interference, so check your show's manual.
- The public GWCCWIFI network covers common areas and is not meant for booth demos. Order a CCLD line for anything critical; our gear plugs into Edlen power, and lead capture iPads can keep working offline when your app supports it.
Move-in and delivery
- The campus has 72 loading docks and drive-on exhibit halls, with docks grouped by hall and building.
- The on-site marshalling yard on Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard covers about 540,000 square feet and holds about 600 trucks.
- Dock access and delivery windows vary by event; confirm them with your general contractor and show management.
- We deliver rentals for your move-in window and can be named on your exhibitor-appointed contractor form when your show requires it.
What exhibitors rent at Georgia World Congress Center
- Booth TVs, Monitors, and Video Walls: Booths up to the 30 foot height limit leave room for video walls and truss-mounted displays powered by Edlen.
- Booth Tech Kits: Lead Capture iPads, Screens, and Charging: iPads with offline lead capture are a safe choice at shows that restrict exhibitor wireless, as IPPE has.
- Touchscreen Kiosks for Booths and Shows: Kiosks on a wired CCLD line let attendees browse products on their own while your staff works the aisle.
- Show Wi-Fi, Hotspots, and Connectivity: Good for hotel suites and off-site events; on the show floor, check your show's wireless rules first, since some shows here ban exhibitor networks.
Before you exhibit at Georgia World Congress Center
- Order booth power, plumbing, and cable TV from Edlen before your show's deadline.
- Find out which building's docks serve your hall; walking between Buildings A, B, and C can take up to 15 minutes.
- Keep booth structures under 30 feet, and get fire marshal approval for multi-level or covered booths.
- Need rigging in a ballroom or for a general session in an exhibit hall? That work is exclusive to ON Site.
- Do not rely on GWCCWIFI for booth demos; order a CCLD line instead.
Schedules, deadlines, and service providers can change from show to show. Always confirm details in your show's exhibitor manual. Our exhibitor timeline lists what to order and when.
Georgia World Congress Center FAQ
Can I run my own wireless network at the Georgia World Congress Center?
The venue publishes no exhibitor hotspot rule, but CCLD Networks is the exclusive internet provider and sells custom booth wireless networks. At least one show held here, IPPE, has banned exhibitor wireless networks without show approval, so check your exhibitor manual.
Who provides booth electrical at the Georgia World Congress Center?
Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services is the exclusive provider of electrical, plumbing, and cable services. Order through Edlen's online system and check your exhibitor manual for deadlines.
How tall can a booth be at the Georgia World Congress Center?
Booths in the exhibit halls may not exceed 30 feet in height, and multi-level or covered booths need fire marshal approval. Your show may set a lower limit, so confirm in the exhibitor manual.
Sources
- Georgia World Congress Center: services and partners (opens in a new tab)
- GWCCA: planning guide (2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Georgia World Congress Center: floor plan booklet (opens in a new tab)
- Georgia World Congress Center: history (opens in a new tab)
- Georgia World Congress Center: FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Planning more than a booth, such as a full conference at Georgia World Congress Center? Our parent company covers event-wide technology on its Rentacomputer.com Georgia World Congress Center page (opens in a new tab).
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