ATL Tech Events Roundup

A list of tech events & meetups in ATL (and close-ish to ATL) curated by David Kyle Choe

September GTM Events

This month's round up of GTM events

COLLIDE 2025: The Data + AI Conference for Enterprise Leaders

Join Fortune 500 data and AI executives for two days of thought leadership, strategic insights, and high-impact networking. This year’s conference goes beyond the buzz to spotlight real-world enterprise use cases — showcasing how leading organizations are operationalizing AI, driving measurable ROI, and shaping the future of industry.

Startup Chowdown

Our Fridays are full of serendipitous interactions, and we’re inviting you to join! You don’t have to be an Atlanta Tech Village member to share a meal with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and other cool people doing cool things. Startup Chowdown is one of the largest gathering of tech startups in Atlanta, averaging 100+ people each event. No formal networking – just a casual, catered lunch. Grab some food and a seat, and introduce yourself to someone new. Want to be a part of it? Here’s what you need to know: Startup Chowdown is held on the first and third Friday of the month (with a few exceptions) at 12pm in our Event Center. The line often goes out the door! Get there at 11:45am to get at the head of the line. Not a Village member? We would love to have you! You can purchase tickets in advance or at the door. Tickets are only $10! Please note: we do NOT accept cash. Stay for Pitch Practice after lunch at 1pm. Free of charge, meet other entrepreneurs in the Pitch Practice Boardroom in the back of the Event Center where you can network, provide feedback, and practice your pitch! Not sure how to get to the Village? Get directions here. Paid visitor parking is available in our parking deck. Don’t park in the Old Navy parking lot or your car will get booted! The Village is also a convenient 5 minute walk from the Buckhead MARTA station.

Civic Hack Night at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club

Details Our civic hack night is a welcoming, open space for civic-minded, social good tech projects. Although writing code can be a component of our projects, we invite people of all backgrounds, skill levels, and experiences to join our volunteer effort to make Atlanta a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible community. For those interested in participating in projects, we will be continuing work on our current projects. Even if you aren't able to code (yet!), we invite all those interested to stop by, ask questions, and participate however they feel most comfortable! RSVP for this event and we hope to see you there! If you have access to a laptop we recommend you bring it, but by no means is one required.

AiTL: AI Builders Meetup - #13

Artificial Intelligence is a force that is changing the technology landscape (and world) as we know it. Do you want to be left behind? Come to the AI Builders meetup to keep your finger on the pulse! We will cover a wide range of topics at the meetups: the latest cool AI tools you can use; how to integrate AIs into your projects via APIs; customizing agents and models. No useless philosophizing and vapid thought leaders here, only straight-up real AI talk! 🎉 Sponsored by C0MPLÉX1 and Delineator Join us on the second Monday of every month for learning, engaging discussion, and networking in the AI space. All skill levels welcome! You can propose ideas for discussion topics, demos, and other content here: https://github.com/ATLBitLab/calendar/

The Hidden Growth Ceiling: What You’re Not Seeing Yet

A Conversation for C-Suite Leaders, Business Owners, and Executives If you’re steering the vision and carrying the responsibility for your company’s future, this discussion is designed for you. Growth doesn’t stall because of just systems or sales. The real ceiling is often invisible, hidden in leadership blind spots, unspoken team dynamics, or missed strategic pivots.

Women + Tech Meetup | Talk Like a Visionary: Storytelling That Scales

Talk Like a Visionary: Storytelling That Scales You’ve got the idea. The vision. The mission. But if you can’t explain it clearly—or in a way that moves people—you’re stuck. This high-impact session teaches three storytelling power moves to help founders, leaders, and changemakers speak with clarity, pitch without rambling, and spark action. Whether you’re trying to raise money, grow a team, or stand out in a crowded market—your story is your strategy. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: - Start with the moment, not the market - Make your audience the main character - End with a bang, not a blur This isn’t fluff. It’s a framework that works. Come ready to rethink your go-to pitch and leave with a clearer, bolder way to talk about your vision. ‍ Erin Peterson is a 28-time Emmy-winning journalist, public speaker, and founder of Scout Stories—a storytelling studio that helps visionary leaders turn their message into momentum. Her work has changed federal laws, been featured on shows like HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and helped organizations raise revenue. Erin’s speaking style blends journalistic clarity with contagious conviction—teaching you to speak with purpose, connect with emotion, and lead with story. ‍ 2025 Women + Tech Meetup Sessions: Our goal for Women + Tech in 2025 is to focus on the purposeful community part of our mission. We are leaning into that by creating more opportunities for intentional networking focused events and switching up the timing to give more people the opportunity to experience all that Women + Tech has to offer. We hope you can join us! ‍ About the Series: It’s time to come together to make the phrase “Women in Tech” obsolete! Join us for monthly events as we openly discuss personal and professional growth, challenges in the workplace, community involvement, and whatever else is on your mind. Our Village can be the one to make women in tech the status quo. Mission: To empower women in tech through a kick-ass network, intentional teaching & purposeful community because it does take a village. Our goal is to make to Atlanta the number one place for “women in tech.”

AI Tinkerers Atlanta: Building AI Agents with Google Cloud AI — September 11, 2025

AI Tinkerers Atlanta: Building AI Agents with Google Cloud AI — September 11, 2025 Join the Google Cloud AI Team and the AI Tinkerers community for a hands-on evening exploring autonomous AI agents built on Google Cloud. This in-person meetup will spotlight practical demos, live coding, and real-world architectures that leverage Vertex AI, Gemini foundation models, and the ADK for agent development. With Google Cloud as a sponsor, you’ll see how to deploy, test, and iterate AI agents in production-like workflows. Registration is live now — space is limited to 50 attendees. Secure your seat early: Register here Overview In this session, you’ll get a crisp view of what it takes to build domain-specific AI agents, the tooling you’ll use (Vertex AI, Gemini, ADK), and patterns that scale from prototype to production. Expect hands-on demos, code-first walkthroughs, and opportunities to learn from peers. When & Where In-person event in Atlanta, GA. The exact venue will be disclosed to attendees who RSVP, and is accessible by public transit and on-site parking where available. Schedule Highlights 4:30 PM – Doors open for check-in and networking 5:00 PM – Welcome and introductions 5:10 PM – Technical deep-dive presentation by Len Henry - Lead Field CTO Startups at Google Cloud AI 5:30 PM – Open Networking, food & beverages, swag 7:30 PM – Close Notes: Attendees will be asked for name, company, and job title during registration. Venue & Attendance Details Venue: In-person, Atlanta, GA (exact venue disclosed after RSVP) Capacity: 50 Registration info required: email, LinkedIn, GitHub, or Twitter handle Accessibility: ADA-compliant venue; seating and power for live demos

THE FOUNDER'S FORMULA: From idea to impact: A journey through startup science

Bringing a healthcare innovation to market requires more than groundbreaking science—it demands a clear strategy, focused execution, and the right team. The Founder’s Formula is a three-part series built for MedTech founders ready to move from a promising concept to real market traction. Whether you're in the early stages or preparing to scale, this series offers practical insights to help you accelerate progress and navigate the path to success. PART 3: FUNDING FOCUS This session dives into the strategies founders need to secure and leverage capital effectively—whether you're raising your first round or planning for growth. Join us for expert insights on venture funding, non-dilutive capital, and building the right financial foundation to scale your startup. This session brings together investors, founders, and advisors to help you navigate today’s funding landscape with confidence.

Marketing AI Pulse Healthcare Luncheon

Marketing AI Pulse is proud to bring this exclusive event to the healthcare marketing community. AI is rapidly transforming the healthcare marketing landscape—from health systems and physician groups to health plans, consumer health brands, and emerging AI-driven startups. This executive luncheon is designed for marketing and strategy leaders who are ready to move beyond the AI buzz and start building real capabilities. Whether you’re leading innovation or still exploring where AI fits into your strategy, this is your opportunity to: ✅ Learn from peers already seeing results ✅ Ask questions and share challenges ✅ Network with forward-thinking leaders like you Follow the Pulse on LinkedIn and Instagram to stay connected and be part of the movement shaping the future of healthcare marketing.

Algorave - Livecode Showcase | Data Dancers ATL

Friday, 8/13/2025 - at the Public Art Futures Lab in Underground Atlanta 88 Lower Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 See below for detailed directions 🌀 ALGORAVE – Livecode Showcase by Data Dancers ATL 📍 Public Art Futures Lab | Underground Atlanta 🗓 Friday, 8/13/25 🕗 7PM – 10PM 🎟 Free + open to the public Step into the future of performance where code, sound, and movement collide. Data Dancers ATL presents Algorave – Livecode Showcase, a night of experimental beats, audiovisual magic, and algorithmic art, all performed live by Atlanta-based artists turning raw code into rhythm. No pre-recorded tracks, no setlist — just 30-minute sets of spontaneous, real-time creation using live coding platforms. Expect glitchy textures, hypnotic visuals, strange loops, unexpected grooves - and a dance floor where art + tech intersect. Whether you’re a seasoned coder, a dancefloor explorer, or just curious about how artists are bending code into sound, this is your invitation to come learn and move Featuring five artists performing back-to-back sets in the immersive environment of the Public Art Futures Lab, join us Underground for a night of joy, experimentation, and sonic surprise. Come for the code. Stay for the dancing. 🔗 Follow @datadancersatl on Meetup + Discord + GitHub for future jams. ---- Stay Connected: For more information on this event and future happenings, follow us on Instagram @fultonpublicart and visit our website PublicArtFuturesLab.com for updates. How to Find Us:The Public Art Futures Lab (Underground Atlanta, 88 Lower Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303). A simple way to find us is by using the MARTA Five Points Station as your starting point (30 Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303). Exit the station and cross Peachtree Street toward the Underground Atlanta Tower. Look for the Underground Atlanta signage and follow it to a stairway leading down to a courtyard. Once in the courtyard, look for the row of glass doors, use the far-right entrance glass door. You’ll see the Public Art Futures Lab directly ahead, and restrooms are located to the right of the space. If you require ADA assistance to access our space, please email Kathleen.Brown@fultoncountyga.gov. We’ll arrange for security to direct you to the ADA elevator. Parking: There is street parking along Pryor Street and Peachtree Street SW and several paid parking decks and parking lots nearby on Wall Street. We suggest carpooling, using a rideshare or using MARTA Five Points Station to reach us. Please check MARTA's schedule for up to date rider information Follow Fulton Public Art on Instagram for more info on this event and other upcoming happenings. About the Public Art Futures Lab: The Futures Lab is a space to exhibit, experiment, educate and experience the role of technology as it relates to public art. By reducing barriers to creating and participating in this emerging space, the Lab seeks to expand access to cultural enrichment, provide the tools for local artists to thrive and maintain Fulton County's status as a creative cultural capital. The Futures Lab is made possible through the support of our host Underground Atlanta, and our residency partners A&E Atlanta and MARTA Artbound.

Marketing AI Pulse Training Workshop

AI is reshaping how marketers work—from content creation to campaign automation. This full-day, instructor-led course gives you the strategic framework and hands-on experience to confidently use AI in your daily marketing workflow. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Identify high-impact AI use cases ✅ Build a Custom GPT for marketing ✅ Automate tasks with n8n ✅ Explore AI tools like Canva & Descript ✅ Practice responsible AI use ✅ Leave with tangible, built-in-session assets

Startup Chowdown

Whether you’re a member or a guest, everyone is welcome to Startup Chowdown! The first and third Friday of the month are full of serendipitous interactions, and we’re inviting you to join! You don’t have to be an Atlanta Tech Village member to share a meal with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and other cool people doing cool things. Startup Chowdown is the largest weekly gathering of tech startups in Atlanta, averaging 100+ people every Friday. No formal networking – just a casual, catered lunch. Grab some food and a seat, and introduce yourself to someone new. Want to be a part of it? Here’s what you need to know: • Startup Chowdown is held on the first and third Friday of the month (with a few exceptions) at 12pm in our Event Center. • The line often goes out the door! Get there at 11:45 am to get at the head of the line. • Not a Village member? We would love to have you! You can purchase tickets in advance or at the door. Tickets are only $10! Please note: we do NOT accept cash. • Stay for Pitch Practice after lunch at 1 pm. Free of charge, meet other entrepreneurs in the Pitch Practice Boardroom in the back of the Event Center where you can network, provide feedback, and practice your pitch! • Not sure how to get to the Village? Get directions here. Paid visitor parking is available in our parking deck. Don’t park in the Old Navy parking lot or your car will get booted! The Village is also a convenient 5-minute walk from the Buckhead MARTA station. • To learn how to become a Startup Chowdown Sponsor, click HERE!

PaT: GVU Lunch Lecture Series - Carl DiSalvo Professor, GT

The IPaT: GVU Lunch Lecture Series is free and features guest speakers presenting on topics related to people-centered technologies and their impact on society. Lunch is provided at 12:00 p.m. and the talks begin at 12:30 p.m. Join us weekly or watch video replays.

Find a Cofounder, Help or Join a Tech Startup

​Welcome to Startup Oasis! ​​If you are a startup founder, investor, developer, marketer, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to start, join, or help a tech startup, this event is for you! Startup founders pitch their startup to the audience, then they will join their own breakout room to get feedback from the attendees. People have been able to start a business as a result of this process. If you would like to pitch, please RSVP here, and sign up at check-in on the day of the event. ​​We meet on the 3rd Thursday evening of each month in person at our home location at ATDC (Tech Square, 2nd-floor lobby)! If you have any questions, please reach out! ATDC is a technology incubator with world-class facilities - you will be impressed! ​​Free food and drinks are provided beforehand at a partner event with ATDC. ATDC Entrepreneurs Night starts at 5 PM, and our event starts promptly at 7 PM. Everyone here is welcome to attend both events for free. ​​Schedule: ​​5:00 PM EST - Doors Open/Networking on the 2nd floor ​​5:15 PM - Complementary food and beverages are served ​​6:45 - Up to 10 founders are chosen to pitch - sign up with the hosts when you arrive ​​7:00 - Startup Oasis Begins, Founders Pitch. ​​7:30 onward - Founders break off into breakout rooms, and attendees can move around and help one for the remainder of the time, similar to a hackathon. ​​Startup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business. ​​Use this link to: ​​Follow us on LinkedIn ​​Join our community on Discord ​​Donate to our cause ​​Visit our website ​​Sign up for our events newsletter ​​FAQ: Is this event free to attend? Yes - Startup Oasis will always be free for anyone to attend. If you would like to donate, you can buy a VIP ticket here and it will be appreciated! You can also talk to us about volunteer opportunities. How do I get inside the venue? Look for 75 5th St in the courtyard - you'll see the flyers by the security desk when you enter. You can take the elevators up to the 2nd floor. How do I sign up to pitch? RSVP here and sign up on the list at the check-in desk on the day of the event. That will also determine the order. You can also buy a VIP ticket to support our cause and guarantee you a spot to pitch. To be eligible to pitch, you must be the cofounder of a technology-based startup. Agencies, consultants, and nonprofits are not eligible to pitch, but you can still watch the pitches and join the breakouts. What happens after the pitches? The breakout groups form for the remainder of the event. Each founder gets a breakout room and you can talk with them more there about their business and needs. Can I take photos or videos? Yes, please be respectful when doing so. You can tag Startup Oasis on your post here on LinkedIn. If you have a video or YouTube show, you are welcome to interview founders and attendees. ​​Can I bring a friend? Yes, you can directly invite your connections to this event listing by clicking on the blue “Invite” button above, then choose your connections you’d like to invite. ​​Parking: If you are driving in, there is cheap street parking in front of the building. You can also park at the Centergy Deck, Modera (cheapest deck) or at the Coda Deck. ​​Train: Alternatively, you can take the Marta train to North Ave or Midtown stations and walk from there. You can park at certain Marta stations for free, like Lindbergh station. See the website for a full list. The fare is $5 roundtrip.

Evening of Talks on Leadership & Design for Software Enthusiasts

Join Modern Web-ATL for an evening of community, tech talks, and some light refreshments with our Meetup Community. We hope to see you there! More details coming soon! Featured talks: Nerando Johnson - Junior Software Developer, Hygiena "Negotiation is the Key... A Little Violence and Ice-Cream (Side Project Planning: From Wild Ideas to Working Software)" Learn how to turn abandoned side projects into real progress by negotiating with perfectionism, rewarding small wins, and finding balance between ambition and achievability. Bree Hall - Developer Advocate, HubSpot "Delightful by Design: Animating Interfaces People Actually Love" Discover how to transform functional websites into captivating experiences using React and animation libraries like GSAP to create playful, interactive designs. Leader Fireside Chat | James Edward Dillard - Product Leader, Roo Code