Past Events

September 15, 2026

Executive Outlook 2026 Findings: Unified on AI, Divided on Workplace Impacts

August 18, 2026

One Click Away: Protect Yourself in the Digital Age

July 21, 2026

The Human+AI Operating Model: ROI, Workforce Transformation, Business and Legal Controls

June 16, 2026

TER "MEMBERS ONLY" HobNob at HobNob

May 19, 2026

Is Your Tech Company Ready for a Crisis?

April 21, 2026

Key Issues for CEOs/CFOs of Tech Companies in VC Financing

March 17, 2026

Fireside Chat with Joshua Silver - Founder & CEO of Rainforest: Building for Scale – and Practical Pointers from one of Atlanta’s Leading Entrepreneurs

February 17, 2026

Tech M&A & Financing – Opportunities & Challenges for Atlanta Tech Companies.

January 20, 2026

Legal, Tax and Accounting Update: What Every Tech Company Needs to Know in 2026

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The event featured a panel discussion of experts from Momnt, Frazier & Deeter and Gunderson Dettmer. Topics covered included:

• IMPACT of the New Tax Act (OBBB), including R&D expenses
• NEW Data Privacy & Cybersecurity risks in your company
• EVOLVING AI & Data regulations - how to minimize your legal exposure
• PREPARING for your next financing or M&A transaction and new due diligence issues 

December 9, 2025

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR 2026: Impact on Atlanta and our Technology Community

The event featured economic analysis from Dr. Roger Tutterow, providing leaders with essential data for planning in 2026. Attendees learned what macro trends will likely shape tech business strategy.

Topics covered included:

• Forecast for inflation, employment, and economic growth
• Insights into national and regional economic drivers
• Expected implications for Atlanta’s technology sector
• How tech companies should prepare for 2026 volatility
• Trends influencing capital markets and business investment

November 18, 2025

Fifteenth Annual John Imlay Leadership Award Ceremony

The event celebrated Allyson Eman, CEO of Venture Atlanta, for her leadership in shaping the region’s premier tech conference. Attendees gained insights into Atlanta’s venture and startup landscape through her experience.

Topics covered included:

• How Venture Atlanta became a national platform for founders
• Insights on capital markets and investor expectations
• What’s ahead for Atlanta’s innovation ecosystem
• Lessons from supporting thousands of startups
• Leadership perspectives from building a regional institution

October 21, 2025

BIP Ventures - State of Startups in the Southeast - Report Readout and Panel Discussion

The event featured a deep dive into the Southeast’s startup landscape, powered by BIP Ventures’ renowned research. Leaders learned what founders, investors, and executives should prepare for heading into 2026.

Topics covered included:

• Venture forecasts and sector trends for 2026
• How startups should approach fundraising in the current climate
• Where AI must be integrated to stay competitive
• Best and worst practices in capital raising today
• Insights from the State of Startups in the Southeast report