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More places to do business: the redesigned Global Innovation Arena
We’ve rebuilt the exhibition from the ground up to make dealmaking easier.
Explore 400+ companies across carriers, ISPs, messaging, cloud, DC operators, software, hardware and more. This is all in a layout designed for:
- Faster discovery
- Easier meetings
- Smoother deal flow
Plus, new structured networking zones so you can meet prospects, clients and partners with zero friction.
More Places to Energise, Entertain & Celebrate
ITW is about business - but it’s also about momentum, energy, and unforgettable moments.
On the agenda for 2026:
- Early Bird Lounge - open from Monday 18 May to relax on arrival
- Show Your Badge Programme - a totally free initiative where your ITW badge gets you discounts and promotions across National Harbor
- The National Harbor Social Programme - movie nights, Fitness on the Plaza, yoga classes, concerts, and a whole lot more
- Drinks receptions, parties, breakfasts and more, in and outside of the ITW venue
Perfect for hosting clients, rewarding teams and building relationships in ways that stand out.
More Places to Eat — Introducing the World Café
The ITW action never stops, and now, neither do you.
The brand-new World Café in the heart of the Global Innovation Arena gives your teams:
- More food choice
- More seating
- Faster service
Stay fuelled, stay focused, and keep conversations flowing without ever leaving the show floor.
More Places to Learn, Connect & Get Business Done
ITW 2026 gives every community more ways to meet, learn and work, all without leaving the action.
Learn from visionaries:
Three themed stages - Digital Infra, GrowthX, and Global Connectivity - deliver the insights shaping tomorrow’s networks, cloud and AI infrastructure.
Connect with your tribe:
The VIP Lounge and GrowthX Lounge (in addition to the GLF Lounge) bring your communities together for targeted networking, ITW meet-ups and spontaneous new business conversations.
Learn faster. Connect deeper. Work smarter. All in one place.
"We call ITW the Superbowl of events."
Joe Scattareggia
Former EVP, Windstream Wholesale