ARC's State of the Region Event

ARC’s State of the Region Event

Each fall, the Atlanta Regional Commission's State of the Region event convenes a diverse array of local leaders to take stock of metro Atlanta and explore solutions to the region's biggest challenges. It attracts up to 1,500 attendees, including elected officials and leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The event is regarded as one of the most important gatherings of Atlanta region’s leaders year-after-year, and tickets typically sell out early.

Sponsorship Opportunities

State of the Region is only possible with the support of partners. Sponsorship offers the opportunity to demonstrate commitment to creating One Great Region and high visibility among the region’s top leaders. If you are interested in sponsoring State of the Region, please contact Jim Jaquish at jjaquish@atlantaregional.org.

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State of the Region 2024 Program:

100 Years of Inspiration
Spelman Glee Club
Welcome and Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey Results
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Chairman, Atlanta Regional Commission
State of the Region Address
Anna Roach, Executive Director & CEO, Atlanta Regional Commission
No Wrong Doors: Where Dignity Meets Power in the Workplace
Jenny Taylor, Vice President Career Services and Chief Mission Officer, Goodwill of North Georgia
No Dead Ends: A Blueprint for Building Community and Pathways for Our Children
Anthony W. Smith, EdD, Superintendent/CEO of Schools Clayton County Public Schools
Regional Excellence Awards
Mike Alexander, Chief Operating Officer
Malika Reed Wilkins, PhD, Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer Atlanta Regional Commission
25 Years of Livable Centers
Samyukth Shenbaga, Managing Director, Community Development, Atlanta Regional Commission
Mayor Michael Caldwell, City of Woodstock
Keynote Address
Matt Ryan, Co-Founder, ATL: Advance The Lives
Harry West Visionary Leadership Award
Chair Andre Dickens and CEO Anna Roach
Closing Comments
CEO Anna Roach

Photos from the 2024 State of the Region Event

Anna Roach, Andre Dickens, Ann Cramer (2014 Harry West Award Recipient)

Edward J “Jack” Hardin receiving the 2024 Harry West Visionary Leadership Award. Also photographed from left to right: Anna Roach, Andre Dickens, Ann Cramer (2014 Harry West Award Recipient).

Sam Shenbaga standing next to Mayor Caldwell near the podium on stage

Mayor Michael Caldwell, City of Woodstock, and Samyukth Shenbaga, ARC Managing Director of Community Development, took the stage to celebrate 25 years of the Livable Centers Initiative.

Dr. Anthony Smith speaking on stage in front of the What's Next ATL backdrop

What’s Next ATL Speaker, Dr. Anthony W. Smith, Superintendent/CEO of Schools at Clayton County Public Schools.

What’s Next ATL Speaker, Jenny Taylor, Vice President of Career Services and Chief Mission Officer at Goodwill of North Georgia.

Mat Ryan speaking at the podium on stage with his hand raised

Keynote speaker, Matt Ryan, former Atlanta Falcons Quarterback, discussing his nonprofit organization, ATL: Advance The Lives.

CEO Anna Roach speaking at the podium on stage

Executive Director and CEO Anna Roach presenting her State of the Region address.

Mayor Dickens speaking at the podium on the stage

ARC Board Chair Andre Dickens welcoming guests and introducing the program.

Photo of the members of the glee club on stage singing.

The Spelman Glee Club kicked off the program in celebration of their centennial season.

An overhead shot of the inside of the venue showing several tables with attendees sitting at them in front of the stage

Approximately 1200 guests gathered together for the 2024 State of the Region held at the Georgia World Congress Center.