Adding to the excitement surrounding the summer Atlanta Market, International Market Centers (IMC) today announced the return of in-person events and celebrations with a schedule of industry parties, culinary demonstrations and expanded amenities set for the July 13-19, 2021 staging at AmericasMart Atlanta.
“With market attendance and activity returning to more ‘normal’ conditions, we are delighted to
resume the live education, networking and industry celebrations that are a hallmark of the market experience,†said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC executive vice president, chief marketing and customer officer. “We will celebrate industry reconnection in Atlanta Market style with an opening night party, daily networking events and the relaunch of our one-of-a-kind Demonstration Kitchen. We also will introduce a new series of free buyer amenities to address current market transportation needs.”
Kick-Off Party and Demonstration Kitchen Reopening
The Market Kick-Off Party on July 14 offers an opportunity for the industry to gather again. Open to all market attendees, the Kick-Off party will feature entertainment and complimentary light bites and drinks beginning at 3 p.m. in the Building 3, Floor 2 atrium. The celebration continues Thursday through Saturday with free daily happy hours from 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the atrium.
Atlanta Market’s popular Demonstration Kitchen in Building 2, Floor 8 reopens with a live
demonstration and book signing by tastemaker and author Danny Seo on Thursday, July 15 at 11 a.m. Also playing in the Demonstration Kitchen are a series of videos featuring all-star Atlanta chef,
restaurateur and “Top Chef” fan favorite Kevin Gillespie.
Atlanta Market’s buyers’ lounges return, with sponsorship by Juniper, IMC’s new fully integrated omnichannel B2B e-commerce platform launching in 2021. Buyers can use the lounges for meetings, networking and taking a break from market.
For more information, visit AtlantaMarket.com.
