The Atlanta Black Expo (ABE) is making a powerful return to the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend from February 20–22, 2026, establishing itself as the Southeast’s premier and largest non-industry-specific showcase for Black-owned businesses.

Now in its fourth year, the event represents a significant milestone with a nearly doubled exhibition space—expanding from 105,000 to 196,000 square feet—to host more than 300 Black-owned businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations.

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Organizers anticipate welcoming over 5,000 attendees across the full three-day weekend format, transforming it into a major hub for economic empowerment, networking, and cultural celebration.”This isn’t just an expo; it’s a monumental economic shift,” said Corey “NetworKing” Moore, who relaunched the Atlanta Black Expo in 2023.

As CEO and President of ProNetworker—a company he founded 16 years ago to support entrepreneurs and sales professionals through strategic networking—Moore describes the event as the “Super Bowl” for Black-owned businesses.

“By expanding to three days and bringing 300-plus Black-owned businesses under one roof at the Georgia World Congress Center, we are formally establishing the Atlanta Black Expo as the undisputed epicenter for Black enterprise and consumer engagement in the Southeast. We’re not just growing in size, we’re growing in impact.”

The Expo goes beyond a traditional marketplace, serving as a catalyst for meaningful change. In collaboration with partners like the Urban League and Atlanta Black Chambers, it addresses critical topics through high-level policy discussions on “The State of Black Business.”

Highlights of the three-day schedule include:

  • Friday, February 20: Education Day (10:00 AM–5:00 PM) with workshops on small business growth and health/wellness, followed by the popular Black Foodie Friday (5:00 PM–9:00 PM)—a tasting competition featuring local Black-owned food and beverage vendors vying for the 2026 ATL Best of Award.
  • Saturday, February 21: The main Exhibitor Showcase (10:00 AM–5:00 PM) offers a vibrant marketplace of local Black-owned businesses. The evening features the “Back on the Yard” after-party (5:00 PM–9:00 PM), celebrating HBCU and Divine 9 communities with old-school music, classic hits, and competitive games.
  • Sunday, February 22: The Exhibitor Showcase continues (10:00 AM–5:00 PM) alongside the Kids Business Expo, spotlighting and educating the city’s youngest entrepreneurs. Additional programming includes panels on franchising and “The State of Black Business,” speed networking sessions, a health fair, and the Black Art Expo—a gallery showcasing the richness of Black art and culture.

This year’s event will honor Pastor Jamal Bryant with the ABE Trailblazer Award, building on last year’s recognition of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

The Atlanta Black Expo stands at the intersection of economic opportunity, generational empowerment, and Atlanta’s vibrant cultural identity—making it a must-attend event for anyone invested in supporting and elevating Black enterprise.

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