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Join the DSC Convention from February 6 to 8, 2027, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, USA, featuring exhibitors, seminars, and auctions focused on hunting and conservation.
Dates
6–8 Feb 2027
City / country
Atlanta, USA
Venue
Georgia World Congress Center
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
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Event overview
The DSC Convention is a premier event for hunting and conservation enthusiasts, taking place from February 6 to 8, 2027, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, USA. Organized by the Dallas Safari Club, this event showcases a wide range of exhibitors and features educational seminars, auctions, and networking opportunities.
DSC Convention takes place in Atlanta, USA. Venue: Georgia World Congress Center.
TL;DR
Attending the DSC Convention provides visitors with unique opportunities to network with industry leaders, discover the latest hunting gear, and participate in educational seminars. Dates and Venue: The DSC Convention runs from February 6 to 8, 2027, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, USA. Scale and Focus: This event attracts over 30,000 attendees and features more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing hunting and outdoor products.
Exhibiting at the DSC Convention offers companies unparalleled access to a targeted audience of passionate hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Scale and Focus: This event attracts over 30,000 attendees and features more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing hunting and outdoor products. Buyer Authority: Attendees include hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts with significant purchasing influence. The DSC Convention serves as a vital platform for promoting wildlife.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Atlanta, USA
Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Georgia World Congress Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Who runs the show
Dallas Safari Club
Organiser
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending DSC Convention on 2027-02-06 to 2027-02-08 in Atlanta lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is the main commercial gateway serving Atlanta; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Georgia World Congress Center.
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 110–160 / night
Mid-scale and select-service options a 5-15 minute walk from GWCC. Confirm event-week rates early; rates spike during major conventions.
USD 180–280 / night
Full-service convention hotels like Omni at Centennial Park and Marriott Marquis. Walking distance to the hall; book cancellable rates.
USD 300–480 / night
Signia by Hilton Atlanta is attached to GWCC; shortest possible commute. Premium pricing during DSC Convention dates—reserve as early as possible.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Rideshare or taxi
Simplest option with luggage or demo gear; allow extra time on weekday mornings and early evenings when I-75/I-85 into downtown is congested. Confirm fares in-app before travel.
MARTA rail (Red and Gold lines with downtown transfer)
Cheapest airport-to-downtown route; trains run frequently. Not ideal with very large luggage or display cases. Confirm current fare and transfer details before travel.
On-site parking at GWCC
Event pricing may apply on peak days; closest lots fill early during a major convention. Pre-book where the venue allows and confirm current rates before travel.
Walking between downtown hotels and venue
Most convention hotels in Centennial Park and Peachtree Center are a 5-15 minute walk. Use well-lit main pedestrian routes after evening events. Confirm local safety guidance before travel.
Short rideshare within downtown
Useful for longer downtown hops or in bad weather. Confirm fares in-app; surge pricing possible during convention peak hours.
Weather
February in Atlanta is cool and changeable: typical afternoon highs of about 13-16 C (55-61 F) and overnight lows of about 1-4 C (34-40 F), with occasional cold snaps pushing temperatures to or just below freezing. Rain falls on roughly 9-11 days of the month, usually as passing fronts rather than all-day drizzle. The Georgia World Congress Center is fully indoor and climate controlled, so dress for the walk between hotel, MARTA station and hall rather than for the show floor itself. Confirm the forecast close to travel: winter weather, even a light ice event, can occasionally disrupt operations at ATL and the surrounding region.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Downtown Atlanta has broad LTE and 5G coverage from the major US carriers, so calls, maps and mobile data work reliably around the GWCC, Centennial Olympic Park and the convention hotel district. International visitors should either enable a US-inclusive roaming plan or buy a travel eSIM or prepaid US SIM, because some home-country plans charge heavily for US data and others exclude it entirely. Large-venue Wi-Fi is typically shared and can slow down during peak show hours, so treat your own mobile data or a hotspot as the primary connection for lead-capture apps, hunt-booking payments and stand photos. US mains power is 120 V at 60 Hz with Type A and Type B plugs, so most European and Asian visitors need a plug adapter; a charged power bank is worth carrying on long floor days.
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Taxis
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Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Floor etiquette with firearms and optics
Ask before handling any firearm, knife, bow or optic on a stand. Most exhibitors welcome supervised handling of demo pieces, and any actual purchase is processed through a licensed dealer rather than handed over at the booth.
Booking hunts on the floor
Outfitters and their agents routinely take deposits during the show. Bring a payment method and get the daily rate, trophy fees, licence costs, wounded-animal policy and cancellation terms in writing before you commit.
Time your aisle walk
The outfitter and safari-travel aisles are busiest in the middle of the day. Walk the stands you care about most at opening or in the final hour, and book sit-down meetings with priority operators in advance.
Tipping and dining
US tipping norms apply in Atlanta: 18-20 percent at table-service restaurants, and a dollar or two per drink at a bar. Many downtown steakhouses and Southern restaurants near the GWCC fill up during a convention weekend, so reserve ahead.
Dress codes
The floor is casual to smart-casual, often with outdoor or Western-leaning wear. Evening conservation banquets and auctions tend to call for business or smart-casual attire, so pack one smarter outfit.
Downtown and Centennial Park district
The GWCC sits in the Centennial Park district alongside Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. Stick to the main pedestrian routes between the hall and your hotel, and use a rideshare for short hops after dark in February.
Cold mornings, warm halls
February mornings in Atlanta can be near freezing while the show floor is heated and busy. Wear a jacket you can shed, and keep a compact umbrella or rain shell in your bag.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: ATL
Google Flights captures for the 6-8 February 2027 travel window show nonstop options into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) from New York in roughly 2 hr 35 min to 2 hr 46 min and from London Heathrow in roughly 9 hr 25 min to 9 hr 59 min. Long-haul origins such as Tokyo, Sydney, Dubai and Singapore route through connections rather than nonstop. On the New York search the only fare extracted was from USD 210, and the price insight at the time of capture indicated that the cheapest booking window was later in the run-up to departure while current prices were high. Because February can bring winter weather to the Atlanta hub, plan to arrive a day early if your first day on the floor is critical, and build a connection buffer of at least two hours on inbound itineraries.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL): Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is the main commercial gateway serving Atlanta; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Georgia World Congress Center.. Allow road or rail time to Georgia World Congress Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Georgia World Congress Center: Downtown Atlanta / near Peachtree Center: Downtown Atlanta / near Peachtree Center; Centennial Park district / GWCC campus edge: Centennial Park district / GWCC campus edge; GWCC campus, attached or directly adjacent: GWCC campus, attached or directly adjacent.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate across metro Atlanta, including the airport, downtown and the GWCC area. At Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), follow airport signage to the designated rideshare pickup zones rather than arranging a curb pickup. At the Georgia World Congress Center, use the marked passenger pickup points around the campus, as hall-side curbs are marshalled during events. Expect surge pricing on show mornings, at the end of the day and around evening auctions, and order the car a few minutes before you leave the hall so you are not waiting in the cold.
Public transit: Atlanta's MARTA rail network is the main public transit option for visitors. The Red and Gold lines run from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) into downtown, and the Blue and Green lines serve the GWCC/CNN Center station on the venue side; a transfer at Five Points or a walk from Peachtree Center completes the trip. Trains normally run from early morning to around 1 am, and both trains and buses use the Breeze card or a reloadable ticket. A single journey is roughly USD 2.50 and multi-day passes are also offered - confirm live fares, pass options and service hours on the official MARTA site before you travel, since schedules change for weekend and event service.
Parking: The Georgia World Congress Center operates on-campus parking decks and surface lots, with daily rates that vary by lot and event demand and event pricing applied on major show days. Arrive early on the first morning, especially if you are exhibitor staff bringing display items, and pre-purchase parking where the venue or organiser offers it. Nearby private garages and lots around Centennial Olympic Park and the downtown core provide overflow capacity, and downtown hotel guests should check whether their property includes parking. Confirm current rates, entry points and hall access on the venue or organiser website before travel.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February (6-8 February 2027)
Temperature: Typical Atlanta February range: afternoon highs of about 13-16 C (55-61 F) and overnight lows of about 1-4 C (34-40 F), with occasional colder snaps at or just below freezing. Indoor spaces are climate controlled, so the daytime high matters most for the walk to and from the venue. Confirm the forecast in the week before travel.
Seasonality: February is one of Atlanta's wetter months, with roughly 4-5 in (about 100-125 mm) of precipitation spread across approximately 9-11 days. Rain usually arrives with passing frontal systems rather than persistent all-day showers, so a compact umbrella or packable rain shell is more useful than heavy rain gear. Snow and ice are uncommon but not impossible, and a rare winter event can disrupt flights at ATL.
Packing: Pack layers rather than one heavy coat: a warm jacket or insulated mid-layer for near-freezing mornings, lighter shirts for mild afternoons and the heated show floor, and a compact umbrella or rain shell for February showers. Broken-in walking shoes matter more than formal footwear on the floor, which involves long days on concrete, and a power bank keeps phones and lead-capture apps alive through a full show day. Add one smart-casual outfit for evening conservation banquets or auctions, and a small adapter for US 120 V Type A and Type B sockets if you are travelling from Europe or Asia.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at DSC Convention usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Confirm the basics: 6-8 February 2027, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Check biggame.org for registration categories, hall hours and any age or membership conditions.
Register or buy your badge in advance and save the confirmation and any QR code offline on your phone.
Book flights into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) if you have not already; February fares from New York and London tend to climb closer to the show.
Reserve a downtown or Centennial Park district hotel. The closest blocks around the GWCC fill first on a convention weekend.
If you want to meet a specific outfitter, PH or brand, email ahead to fix a slot. Senior guides and product reps book up early in the show.
Write your buying brief: destination countries, species, party size, realistic budget band, or the optics, firearms and gear specs you want to compare.
Plan your rail route. MARTA Red and Gold lines link the airport to downtown, with a short transfer or walk to the GWCC; sort out a Breeze card or the MARTA app.
If you may book a hunt on the floor, decide your deposit method and prepare the questions you will ask about licences, trophy fees, wounded-animal policy and logistics.
Review US entry rules for your passport: ESTA if you qualify under the Visa Waiver Program, otherwise a B-1 or B-2 visa. Check passport validity.
If you are travelling with a firearm, re-check airline and TSA carriage rules (unloaded, locked hard case, declared at check-in) and the ammunition packing rules.
Plan a floor route by zone: outfitters and safari operators, firearms and ammunition, optics, archery, outdoor gear, taxidermy and art, conservation organisations. Prioritise the stands you cannot see twice.
Check the Atlanta February forecast and pack layers. Mornings can be near freezing while afternoons are mild.
Save hotel, GWCC and transit addresses in your rideshare app and note which GWCC entrance you will use.
Charge phone, laptop and power bank. The floor is phone-heavy for lead capture, quote photos and hunt bookings.
Travel day. Aim to land early enough to collect your badge before the floor closes, and allow 20-45 minutes from ATL depending on traffic.
Arrive at opening to walk the outfitter aisles before the crowds. Log stand numbers, quotes and contacts in one file each evening while the details are fresh.
DSC Convention registration concourse
Georgia World Congress Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Georgia World Congress Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether DSC Convention fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
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What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published — confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources — confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
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Risks
No major risks listed.
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