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Friday, November 1, 2024

Georgia world congress center

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The 2024 State of the Region event is an opportunity for metro Atlanta’s top leaders and decision-makers to explore the big issues facing the Atlanta region, through the lens of this year’s theme, “The Power of Connection.” 

This year’s program will include the State of the Region address from ARC Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach, results of the 2024 Metro Atlanta Speaks survey, and two “What’s Next ATL” talks that focus attention on the biggest issues facing our region.  

The event will also feature the Regional Excellence Awards, which celebrate innovative and impactful developments, places, and plans, along with the Harry West Visionary Leadership Award which recognizes outstanding community service and leadership.  

Keynote Speaker

Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan

We are thrilled to announce that Matt Ryan will be our keynote speaker at this year's State of the Region. The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback will deliver an inspiring talk about his philanthropic work to improve opportunities for Black youth in metro Atlanta through his nonprofit, ATL: Advance The Lives.

What's Next ATL Speakers

Jenny Taylor

Jenny Talyor

Vice President, Career Services and Chief Mission Officer, Goodwill of North Georgia
Dr. Anthony W. Smith

Dr. Anthony W. Smith

Superintendent/CEO of Schools, Clayton County Public Schools

Agenda

7:00 a.m. — 8:00 a.m.

  • Networking & Coffee

8:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.

  • Metro Atlanta Speaks survey results
  • State of the Region Address
  • What’s Next ATL Speakers
  • Keynote Remarks
  • Regional Excellence Awards
  • Harry West Visionary Leadership Award
  • 25 Years of Livable Centers Initiative

Parking and Transportation

This year’s program will be held in the Georgia Ballroom (Building C) at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Address:

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Parking:

Parking is now available for advance purchase. We recommend parking in either the Red or Orange Decks. Reserve your parking at the Red and Orange Decks in advance or the day-of for $10 (an additional $1.30 service fee for advanced purchases).

Public Transit:

Take MARTA's blue or green line to the Dome/GWCC station.

Bike:

Bike racks are located on site.

Rideshare:

Rideshare drop-offs are located on Andrew Young Boulevard and near Building C (235 Northside Drive, Atlanta 30314).

More information about directions, transit, and parking can be found on the GWCC website.

Our Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Georgia World Congress Center

Presenting Sponsors

AT&T Verizon

Premier Sponsors

AARP City of Brookhaven Chick-fil-A Clayton County Public Schools The Coca-Cola Company Council for Quality Growth

Champion Sponsors

ATL Aiport CID Chamblee Doraville CID Cumberland CID HDR United Way of Greater Atlanta United Way of Greater Atlanta

Connecting Sponsors

amazon amazon AtkinsRealis Buckhead CID Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Cox Enterprises Goodwill of North Georgia Gresham Smith HNTB Invest Atlanta Kaiser Permanente Kennesaw State University Metro Atlanta Chamber Latin American Association Truist Wellstar

Supporting Sponsors

Arcadis Arcadis Campbridge Systematics Buckhead CID Croy Engineering The Collaborative Firm Garver PNC Financial Services Town Center CID vhb Wells Fargo

Small Business Sponsors

Jones Fortuna Jones Fortuna

Annual Program Partners

Georgia Power
Georgia Power
Georgia Power
Georgia Power

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229 Peachtree ST NE, STE 100
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404.463.3100
atlantaregional.org

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