Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta (Buildings A, B & C)
Southeast flagship convention center for MODEX, International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), FABTECH, and Medtrade.
Union Jurisdiction & Dock Rules at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)
- DIY Exhibitor Setup Rule: Exhibitor-friendly Right-to-Work venue: exhibitors may unload from POV lanes and assemble 10x10, 10x20, or 20x20 modular displays with their own staff.
- Marshaling Yard & Dock Protocol: Check whether your show is in Building A, B, or C before dispatching freight to the Northside Drive marshaling yard.
- Ceiling Height & Hanging Sign Limits: Buildings A, B & C: 30 ft clear height
Lightweight Purchased Displays & Turnkey Rentals
Avoid $1,500+ union drayage bills at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) with tool-free purchased displays (yours to keep) or turnkey rental booths:
- 3ft SEG Fabric Stand (14 lbs — $165 Buy & Keep) →
- 10ft SEG Fabric Display (34 lbs — $475 Buy & Keep) →
- 20ft SEG Fabric Wall (64 lbs — $895 Buy & Keep) →
- 8ft Backlit SEG Lightbox (48 lbs — $1190 Buy & Keep) →
- 10ft Backlit SEG Wall (56 lbs — $1250 Buy & Keep) →
- Straight Tension Fabric Wall (26 lbs — $525 Buy & Keep) →
- The NXT PopUp 10x10 (10x10 Turnkey Rental — $650) →
- The NXT Base 10x10 (10x10 Turnkey Rental — $1,150) →
Frequently Asked Questions — Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)Show 3 FAQs ▾
Can I set up my own 10x10 or 10x20 trade show booth at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)?
Exhibitor-friendly Right-to-Work venue: exhibitors may unload from POV lanes and assemble 10x10, 10x20, or 20x20 modular displays with their own staff. Primary labor jurisdiction at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is Georgia Right-to-Work (IATSE Local 927) (Exhibitor-Friendly). For larger 20x20 island builds or hands-free installation, NXT Stage provides full union-compliant turnkey Installation & Dismantle (I&D) crews.
How much does drayage (material handling) cost at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)?
Average material handling (drayage) at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is ~$165 per CWT (100 lbs), and a standard 500W electrical drop averages ~$210. Switching from heavy legacy wood crates (1,200+ lbs) to NXT Stage lightweight SIP/aluminum rental booths (100–280 lbs) or purchased SEG lightboxes (14–56 lbs) typically saves $900–$2,100 in venue drayage fees.
Where is the marshaling yard and what are the ceiling height limits at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)?
Check whether your show is in Building A, B, or C before dispatching freight to the Northside Drive marshaling yard. Ceiling height clearances: Buildings A, B & C: 30 ft clear height. Official venue address: 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.