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
September 16, 2025
Fueling Tech Growth: Leveraging Your People for Maximum Revenue
The event examined how leading tech companies unlock the full potential of their teams to drive growth. Attendees learned how talent strategies, culture, and performance models directly shape revenue outcomes.
Topics covered included:
- How tech companies elevate workforce performance
- Strategies for building innovation‑driven cultures
- Where organizations lose momentum — and how to fix it
- Insights on the link between talent and revenue generation
- Practical steps to unlock team‑wide potential
August 19, 2025
ATV Sylvan Downtown featuring David Cummings - our city's leading entrepreneur
The event featured a fireside chat with Atlanta Ventures’ David Cummings exploring his vision for transforming South Downtown into a national hub for entrepreneurs. Leaders heard how real estate, community, and innovation intersect.
Topics covered included:
- How South Downtown is being positioned as a tech center
- What new ATV Sylvan spaces will bring to the region
- Insights on innovation‑driven urban revitalization
- How founders benefit from density and community design
- Lessons from scaling entrepreneurial ecosystems
July 15, 2025
Understanding the Business Value of the Modern Day CMO
The event featured an all‑star panel of CMOs discussing how marketing leaders are driving measurable business outcomes. Attendees learned how elite marketing organizations align with the C‑suite to fuel revenue and growth.
Topics covered included:
- How modern CMOs demonstrate direct business impact
- Key marketing strategies tied to revenue performance
- Insights on cross‑functional alignment across the C‑suite
- Trends shaping brand, digital, and customer experience
- Approaches for scaling high‑performing marketing teams
June 17, 2025
Trends in Raising VC & Private/Growth Capital for Your Fast-Growing Company
The event featured a panel of active venture and growth‑equity investors discussing the evolving landscape of capital raising for high‑growth technology companies. Attendees gained firsthand insights into current market dynamics, investor expectations, and strategies for securing the right type of capital in 2025.
Topics covered included:
- Key trends shaping VC and growth‑equity investing in 2025
- What investors look for in fast‑growing tech companies seeking capital
- Differences between venture, private equity, and growth‑capital structures
- How founders can position their companies to attract aligned investors
- Common pitfalls to avoid when raising institutional capital
May 20, 2025
Executive Compensation: 2025-26 Trends for Tech Companies
April 15, 2025
Integrating AI Into Your Tech Business – How to Do It & What to Avoid! Case Studies & Lessons
The event equipped tech leaders with best practices for integrating AI into their products and operations. Experts shared guidance on maximizing impact while avoiding common pitfalls.
Topics covered included:
- Where AI drives the greatest ROI in tech companies
- How to build AI responsibly and mitigate risk
- Common missteps companies make during implementation
- Insights on organizational readiness for AI adoption
- Practical frameworks for deploying AI successfully
March 18, 2025
FanDuel’s Evolution: From Startup Vision to Industry Leader
The event explored FanDuel’s transformation into a dominant force in digital gaming and sports entertainment. Attendees learned how bold product bets, operational excellence, and market timing propelled the company’s rise.
Topics covered included:
- How FanDuel scaled from startup to major industry player
- Insights into product innovation and customer engagement
- Strategies used to enter and expand in regulated markets
- Key decisions that shaped FanDuel’s growth trajectory
- What’s next in the competitive digital gaming landscape
