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Upcoming events

    • 20 Aug 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Atlanta Tech Village, 3423 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
    Register


    EVENT DESCRIPTION

    What to Expect

    The evening begins with a short, thought-provoking talk designed to challenge assumptions and spark new ways of thinking about transformation across industries. From there, attendees will break into small, action-oriented industry-based discussion groups to explore how these challenges show up in their own organizations—sharing perspectives, pressure-testing ideas, and learning from peers navigating similar constraints and opportunities.

    Across industries, organizations are investing in new technologies at a remarkable pace. New tools. New platforms. New possibilities. So why is it often so difficult to move from adoption to action?

    It's not a lack of innovation. And it's not a lack of ambition. More often, the barrier is something less visible: organizational readiness. Processes haven't evolved. Systems are optimized for efficiency rather than adaptability. Leadership alignment struggles to keep pace with change. And the very structures designed to drive performance can make it harder to respond in critical moments.

    This forum explores the growing gap between technology adoption and organizational reality...and what it takes to close it.

    Industry Discussion Groups

    Connect with professionals facing similar challenges in your sector:

    • Consumer Goods
    • Education
    • Government
    • Healthcare
    • Hospitality & Travel
    • Legal
    • Nonprofit
    • Professional Services, Consulting & Staffing
    • Supply Chain
    • Transportation & Logistics

    Not seeing your industry listed? Choose the discussion group that best aligns with your organization and perspective.

    Who Should Attend

    This forum is designed for leaders, decision-makers, and professionals responsible for driving change, innovation, technology adoption, operational improvement, or organizational transformation.

    Whether you work in healthcare, government, consulting, nonprofit, consumer goods, transportation, education, legal services, or another industry, you'll gain practical insights from peers navigating many of the same challenges.

    Key Takeaways

    You'll leave with a clearer understanding of:

    • Why transformation efforts stall before they gain traction
    • How over-optimization can limit adaptability
    • What organizational readiness actually looks like in practice
    • How organizations across industries are navigating similar challenges
    • Practical ideas you can apply within your own organization

    Members (NEW all inclusive model): FREE
    Members (OLD model): $25
    Non-Members: $50
    ALL Walk-ins: $75 for everyone


    Sponsorship Opportunities

    Presenting Sponsor

    Industry Table Sponsor

    Foodie Sponsor

    Spirits Sponsor

    Click here to learn more.

    EVENT LEADS


    Amanda White
    ATP Director of Marketing
    Banyan Communications

     






    Dane Bamburry
    ATP Secretary
    Cox Enterprises
    • 17 Sep 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Social House Roswell, 1098 Green St, Roswell, GA 30075
    • 118
    Register


    EVENT DESCRIPTION

    You attend AI events, act on what you learn, and your AI program still fails. Eighteen months ago, someone greenlit a shiny new chatbot or LLM integration. Today, it's either still not live, live and completely ignored by your users, or live and quietly making your internal processes worse. Sound familiar? That's the reality for most enterprise AI programs right now. Maybe even yours.


    This isn't just another AI meeting. While everyone else is busy hyping the next big breakthrough, no one else is actually talking about *why* these costly initiatives aren't working. Instead of dodging the uncomfortable pitfalls—like garbage data, token cost overruns, and user adoption flatlines—we are diving deep into them. This is a highly collaborative, interactive event where we pull back the curtain on why things are failing, share our professional missteps in a safe space, and work collectively to whiteboard exactly how we get these projects working again.

    Five captains. Five stations, each one a galaxy far, far away from your last boring AI panel:

    • Cloud City: For infrastructure and third-party tools that looked beautiful but never quite integrated.
    • Dagobah: For the promising program that is still sinking in a swamp of technical debt and bad data.
    • Hoth: For the use cases left frozen in development hell.
    • The Wampa Cave: For the unexpected monster costs and security traps that blindsided your team.
    • The Asteroid Field: For navigating the endless collisions of compliance, legal hurdles, and scope creep.

    Real people, real failures.

    Capped at 125 attendees, each station will be broken into small, focused groups of 25. You'll be close enough to actually ask your specific questions, share your own war stories, and actively problem-solve. Submit your top station choices in advance, and you'll receive your final assignment at check-in to ensure all groups remain balanced and intimate.

    This isn't 125 people quietly watching five talking heads repeat the same safe, sanitized answers from a distant stage.

    This isn't a panel.

    It's the honest, hands-on debrief nobody runs at your own company.
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    Members (NEW all inclusive model): FREE
    Members (OLD model): $25
    Non-Members: $50
    ALL Walk-ins: $75 for everyone


    Sponsorship Opportunities

    Presenting Sponsor
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    pirits Sponsor

    Foodie Sponsor

    Stations Sponsor

    Click here to learn more.

    EVENT LEADS


    Scott Harris
    ATP Finance Chair
    One Inc

     






    Tom Laswell
    ATP Director of Technology
    DC BLOX


    John Slaughter
    ATP Executive Advisory Board
    Alliant Health

    • 8 Oct 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Roswell Junction, 340 S. Atlanta Street, Roswell, GA 30075
    Register


    EVENT DESCRIPTION

    The ATP Awards Gala Champions Cocktail Reception is a special invitation-only event honoring this year’s award finalists ahead of the Annual Awards Gala.

    Hosted in an intimate setting, the reception brings together finalists, ATP leadership, and invited guests for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration before the larger gala. It’s an opportunity to recognize excellence, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the impact these leaders and organizations continue to make across Atlanta’s technology community.

    Sponsorship Opportunity:
    Champions Cocktail Reception Host
    Click here to learn more.

    EVENT LEADS


    Becky Cole
    ATP Director of Operations
    Ratchet Outreach

     






    Nate Arnold
    ATP Executive Advisory Board
    GE Aerospace
    • 5 Nov 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Buckhead Theatre at 3110 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
    Register


    EVENT DESCRIPTION

    On November 5, we’re putting the Atlanta technology community in the Hall of Fame where it belongs. At the 2026 ATP Awards Gala, we’ll celebrate five distinguished award categories plus the Dan Webber ATP of the Year Award - spotlighting the builders, operators, connectors and innovators driving real-time impact and shaping the future of technology. 

    With a new venue, a few star-studded guests, a prestigious awards ceremony and a casino afterparty, you can expect red-carpet energy from start to finish and zero chances of a boring night! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this Hall of Fame celebration. 

    Members: $300
    Non-Members: $350
    ALL Walk-ins: $350 for everyone


    Sponsorship Opportunities

    Click here to learn more.

    EVENT LEADS


    Becky Cole
    ATP Director of Operations
    Ratchet Outreach

     






    Nate Arnold
    ATP Executive Advisory Board
    GE Aerospace

Past events

17 Jul 2026 Building Impact Together: A Tech Collaboration & Volunteer Event
24 Jun 2026 Annual Member Appreciation Mix & Mingle
16 Apr 2026 ATP Rooftop Social
19 Mar 2026 Tech Leaders Roundtable
19 Feb 2026 The Big Project: Driving Transformation from Day One
22 Jan 2026 SOLD OUT! AI Impact Summit Preview and Showcase
20 Jan 2026 ATP and Friends Volunteer Event with Inspiredu
2 Dec 2025 ATP Holiday Party
13 Nov 2025 Mission Innovation: Veterans Driving Technology in Corporate America
18 Sep 2025 Tech Leaders Roundtable: Engage, Learn, and Elevate
21 Aug 2025 Turning Tech Spend Into Strategic Wins
23 Jul 2025 2025 Member Appreciation Mix & Mingle
17 Apr 2025 ATP Rooftop Social
13 Mar 2025 Awards Gala & Casino Night
20 Feb 2025 ATP Awards Gala Finalist Reception
6 Feb 2025 ATP Cares Volunteer Day with Inspiredu
30 Jan 2025 ATP TechKNOWLEDGEy Exchange
5 Dec 2024 ATP Holiday Party
10 Oct 2024 Fall Social - Meet the Award Gala Nominees
22 Aug 2024 Panel Discussion - All Roads Lead to Atlanta
11 Jun 2024 ATP Members Only Social
20 Mar 2024 ATP CIO Roundtable & Debate - SOLD OUT!
28 Feb 2024 ATP Cares Volunteer Day with Inspiredu
18 Jan 2024 GALA AWARD WINNERS' FIRESIDE CHAT! Online registration closed. Walkins Welcome at the door @ $75.
6 Dec 2023 Holiday Party at Roaring Social Alpharetta
9 Nov 2023 Awards Gala with Casino Party - Tickets Available At-the-Door - $350
14 Sep 2023 Leadership and Change with Generative AI - It's almost here, but are you almost there? (Online registrations, closed. Walk-ins welcome at the door - $75)
17 Aug 2023 The Art of Collaboration - Walk-ins Welcome at the Door $75 | Online Registration Closed
20 Jul 2023 Annual Members Only Social - Online Registration Closed
11 May 2023 19th Annual ATP Golf Tournament - SOLD OUT
27 Apr 2023 ATP Rooftop Social - SOLD-OUT - No Onsite Registrations Will Be Available
16 Mar 2023 CISO Roundtable: Atlanta Strong - How Safe are You? Online Registration is Closed. Walk-ins at the Door $325
16 Feb 2023 Digital Transformation and Customer Experience - Online Registration Closed | Walk-ins Welcome $75
19 Jan 2023 Gala Award Winner's Circle: Online Registration Closed, Walk-ins Welcome
20 Sep 2022 Optimizing Your Defenses | Secure Connectivity: Online Registration Closed, Register at the Door
16 Aug 2022 Technology and Finance - Online Registration is Closed - Walkin Registrations will be welcome onsite.
14 Apr 2022 ATP Spring Social
15 Feb 2022 AI is impacting your decision making everyday, but are you prepared for the future? Walkins Welcome at Event - $50 - Online Registration Closed
11 Jan 2022 Gala Award Winner's Circle - Online Registration Closed - Onsite Registration $50

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