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Why Atlanta is the
Place to Visit
Atlanta ascended to new heights in 2023, ranking #1 in Northstar Meetings Group’s 2023 Convention Cities Index (CCI), while garnering 45 MICHELIN Guide recognitions in its inaugural year. With more than more than 12,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) and home to the world’s #1 airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, now is the time to book your next event in the most welcoming, collaborative city.
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Vice President, Sales
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Plan Your Fintech Meeting or Convention in Atlanta
Fintech has some of the most dynamic gatherings, and when they’re hosted in Atlanta, they’re on a different level.
Planning for this industry’s meetings and conventions takes a unique balancing act. Attendees expect sophistication and tech-forwardness, a like-minded community with opportunities and connections, knowledgeable and captivating speakers and sessions as exciting as the city’s vibe.
Learn how Atlanta allows planning professionals to help shape the future of fintech.
By the Numbers:
Atlanta’s Impact on Fintech
70% of all transactions on a global scale pass through Atlanta’s “Transaction Alley” (Georgia Department of Economic Development) | ICE (the Intercontinental Exchange) – the parent organization of the New York Stock Exchange – is based in Atlanta | 85% of the world’s top 3PLs (3rd-party logistics) operate in Georgia |
Top 20 metro areas in the U.S. for manufacturing jobs | 9 consecutive years as the ‘Top State for Business’ (Area Development Magazine) | Top big-box industrial and warehouse (those of 200,000 square feet or larger) markets in North America (CBRE) |
Largest combined convention, sports & entertainment campus in North America
Square Feet of contiguous exhibit space for exhibitions, conventions, or trade shows
Downtown hotel rooms within walking distance of GWCCA campus
5 Advantages of Hosting Fintech Meetings in Atlanta
- Atlanta’s Fintech Ecosystem
As a decades-long-leading hub for financial transactions, and with nicknames like the “Fintech Capital of the World” and “Transaction Alley,” Atlanta’s fintech ecosystem lives up to its reputation.
Fintech headquarters, hubs and institutions in Greater Atlanta include:
- Intercontinental Exchange
- Capital One
- Microsoft
- Visa
- Invesco
- Equifax
- Fiserv
- Global Payments
- Atlanta Tech Village
- Deluxe
- FinTech Innovation Center
- Independent Community Bankers Association’s ThinkTECH Accelerator program
- Georgia Fintech Academy (GA’s Fintech industry & the University System of Georgia)
- Access to Fintech Leaders
Atlanta is one of the most consequential cities within the fintech industry and home to influential leaders and top thinkers who will add value to your program’s content. The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) team can help you navigate these connections.
- Unparalleled Global Access
Atlanta provides easy access for fintech professionals who are often spread across various sectors and locations.
- Atlanta is home to the world’s most-traveled passenger airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
- 80% of the U.S. market is within a 2-hour flight of Atlanta.
- ATL offers nonstop service to more than 150 domestic and 78 international destinations.
- ATL was the first airport in the world to host more than 100 million passengers in a single year.
- Convention Capabilities
Attendees can discover the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus, Atlanta’s walkable convention and entertainment district.
Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is in the upper echelon of convention centers in North America and features:
- More than 4 million square feet of total space
- 1.5 million square feet of flexible exhibit space
- More than 1 million square feet of contiguous exhibition space
Prominent GWCCA campus facilities and features include:
- Centennial Olympic Park – a 22-acre greenspace ‘96 Summer Olympic Games legacy
- World-class attractions that double as venues, including Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, Georgia Aquarium, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights and World of Coca-Cola
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the 11-acre Home Depot Backyard
- An array of hotel properties which provide nearly 12,700 guest rooms
- The Signia by Hilton Atlanta, directly connected to the convention center and featuring 976 rooms
- Adjacent State Farm Arena
- Tech Integration & Venue Variety
With the rapidly evolving nature of fintech, attendees often expect the latest technology to be integrated into the meeting experience and the modern image of the industry to be represented throughout the event space. Atlanta has exciting, state-of-the-art venues that not only accommodate but contribute to the overall atmosphere of meetings.
Streamline Your Planning
Fintech meetings and conventions require thoughtful planning and execution – everything from ensuring event alignment with industry regulations to prioritizing a secure environment for attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sensitive financial data to creating a cohesive and inclusive experience. Our ACVB team talks tech and is here to help bring it all together.
Feature Venues:
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○ Fintech Hub of Innovation
○ Diversity in ATL’s Fintech Workforce & Community
○ Paying it Forward: Education, Accelerators & Incubators in Fintech
○ Tap Into ATL’s Fintech Intellectual Capital
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Plan Your Supply Chain Meeting or Convention in Atlanta
We didn’t invent meetings and conventions for the supply chain industries — we just take them to a different level in Atlanta, Georgia.
By the Numbers:
Atlanta’s Impact on the Supply Chain Economy
#1 state for distribution and supply chain hubs | #2 metro city for supply chain in the country (Deloitte) | 85% of the world’s top 3PLs (3rd-party logistics) operate in Georgia |
Top 20 metro areas in the U.S. for manufacturing jobs | 9 consecutive years as the ‘Top State for Business’ (Area Development Magazine) | Top big-box industrial and warehouse (those of 200,000 square feet or larger) markets in North America (CBRE) |
Largest combined convention, sports & entertainment campus in North America
Square Feet of contiguous exhibit space for exhibitions, conventions, or trade shows
Downtown hotel rooms within walking distance of GWCCA campus
5 Advantages of Hosting Supply Chain Meetings in Atlanta
- Corporate Climate
As one of the world’s transportation & logistics hubs and home to numerous corporate headquarters that demand efficient supply chain services, Atlanta is unequivocally positioned for supply chain meetings and conventions.
Logistics giants and innovative companies with headquarters in Atlanta include:
- Delta Air Lines
- UPS
- Amazon
- Home Depot
- Mercedes-Benz
- Porsche North America
- KIA Motors Manufacturing Georgia
- Manhattan Associates
- Americold
- Dematic
- JAS Worldwide
- Logility
- Nolan Transportation Group
- STORD
- Veritiv
- Capital
Planners have access to unmatched intellectual capital.
This is your opportunity to access industry leaders and innovators in Atlanta who have the potential to add enhanced insights to your program – insights on relevant industry issues like supply chain optimization, sustainability, emerging technologies, manufacturing innovations, regulatory compliance and more.
- Connectivity
Atlanta provides unparalleled global access for passengers and cargo.
- 80% of the U.S. market is within a 2-hour flight or 2-day truck drive of Atlanta.
- Atlanta is home to the world’s most-traveled passenger airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
- ATL offers nonstop service to more than 150 domestic and 78 international destinations.
- ATL was the first airport in the world to host more than 100 million passengers in a single year.
- ATL houses 3 cargo complexes of more than 2 million square feet of warehousing.
- Atlanta is among the nation’s major trucking hubs, with 1,248 miles of interstate highways in Georgia.
- Atlanta is the rail center of the South, as Georgia’s 4,643 miles of rail make it the most extensive rail system and largest intermodal hub in the East.
- Atlanta is the nation’s 2nd-largest inland port, enhancing shippers’ intermodal options for reliability and low cost.
- Convention Capabilities
Attendees can discover the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus, Atlanta’s walkable convention and entertainment district.
Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is in the upper echelon of convention centers in North America and features:
- More than 4 million square feet of total space
- 1.5 million square feet of flexible exhibit space
- More than 1 million square feet of contiguous exhibition space
Prominent GWCCA campus facilities and features include:
- Centennial Olympic Park – a 22-acre greenspace ‘96 Summer Olympic Games legacy
- World-class attractions that double as venues, including Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, Georgia Aquarium, National Center for Civil and Human Rights and World of Coca-Cola
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the 11-acre Home Depot Backyard
- An array of hotel properties which provide nearly 12,700 guest rooms
- The Signia by Hilton Atlanta, directly connected to the convention center and featuring 976 rooms
- State Farm Arena adjacent to the campus
- Connections
Atlanta allows attendees to network on a different level.
Relationships are critical in the supply chain industries. From problem-solving with peers to developing and maintaining new connections, networking opportunities become invaluable.
With numerous resources and companies dedicated to the supply chain, manufacturing and automotive business, Atlanta is a hub for this industry in the Southeast and U.S. and creates an ecosystem for professionals to connect, collaborate and share insights and innovations.
Streamline Your Planning
Unique industries have their own intricacies, challenges and opportunities for innovation. Our team at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) knows that planners and supply chain professionals benefit from a diverse, connected and industry-centric location when they gather together. If you’re ready to discover all your options for Atlanta meetings and conventions, choose your preferred planning option, and we’ll respond soon!
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Atlanta offers an unparalleled experience as one of the top convention cities in the country, and everyone is buzzing about the destination. In 2022, Lonely Planet and National Geographic named Atlanta to their Best of Travel lists. Atlanta ascended to new heights in 2023, walking away with 45 MICHELIN Guide recognitions in its inaugural year. Entering 2024 with the highly anticipated opening of Signia by Hilton, Atlanta continues to prove itself as the premiere destination for meetings and conventions with over 110,000 hotel rooms in the metro region. As Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is renamed Best Airport in North America and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus continues to evolve, now is the time to book your next event in Atlanta.
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Our Team
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Vice President, Sales
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Washington, DC Area Sales Office
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Vice President, Sales
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Citywide Sales Executive, Washington, D.C. Area
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Citywide Sales Executive
Firearm/Gun Access & Carry
Summarize the prevailing law(s) regarding access to guns and the ability to carry them
Georgia is a shall-issue state with concealed carry permits or Weapons Carry License (WCL) issued at the county level.
What are the requirements to purchase a gun?
Georgia residents 21 years and older (or 18 if in the military or honorably discharged) are eligible to purchase a gun if they do not have any felony or drug convictions, no stays in a mental hospital in the last five years and have not been committed to a mental hospital against their will in the last five years. Background checks are required at the point of sale from a licensed dealer.
Does your state currently have a law banning the sale/purchase of assault weapons?
It is illegal to possess sawed-off shotguns or rifles, machine guns and other dangerous weapons (rocket launcher, bazooka, recoilless rifle, mortar, hand grenade) or silencer.
What are the requirements to own and store a gun?
To own a gun in Georgia, you cannot:
- have a felony conviction
- have a conviction arising out of possession
- manufacture or use of a controlled substance
- be a fugitive from justice
- have pending proceedings for a felony, forcible misdemeanor or for carrying a deadly weapon within a school safety zone or at a public gathering
- be under 18 years old
- have been hospitalized as an inpatient at any mental hospital or drug or alcohol treatment center within 5 years of applying for a gun license
What permits are required to carry a gun?
Georgia is a permitless carry state.
When carrying a gun, what are the requirements for its concealment or open carry?
- In the state
- In private businesses
- In the convention center
Georgia is a permitless carry state.
What exceptions to the laws exist?
Private businesses, such as hotels, restaurants and attractions, can prohibit firearms on premises.
If firearms are allowed, please outline the host city’s plan and available resources to help ensure the safety of ASH participants by addressing these measures.
There are provisions for public event venues like Georgia World Congress Center to host events banning entry of firearms. For the convention center, ASH will have the option to facilitate a building lockdown for Buildings A, B and C. Through the building lockdown process, groups are able to control access to the building and limit / prohibit firearms. GWCCA Public Safety is the exclusive provider for all lockdowns and fees will apply to execute this service. We will work with RA Consulting (or whoever your chosen security provider) in conjunction with our public safety team to ensure your safety needs are executed accordingly.
Maternal/Reproductive Healthcare
Summarize the prevailing law(s) regarding access to maternal or reproductive health care
Abortion is strict in the state of Georgia at six weeks and later unless the life of the mother is at risk, a serious medical condition renders a fetus unviable or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest.
Are abortions restricted after a certain number of weeks? If so, what is the time period?
Six Weeks
If yes, are there exceptions to this restriction?
Exceptions include when the life of the mother is at risk, a serious medical condition renders a fetus unviable or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest.
If restrictions exist, please outline the host city’s plan and available resources to help ensure the safety of ASH participants by addressing these measures.-
Exceptions to this law include when the life of the mother is at risk, a serious medical condition renders a fetus unviable or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest. In the event of an emergency during a convention, Atlanta has more than 1,500 hospital beds less than two miles of Georgia World Congress Center between Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown. Both healthcare facilities also offer 24-hour emergency rooms.
Atlanta is a Hot Spot for Technology Meetings
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities for technology in the U.S., Atlanta has established itself as a global leader in the IT service industries and an elite tech hub of innovation ideal for planning tech conventions and events.
“Atlanta is uniquely poised to rewrite what tech should look like.”
– Nakia Melecio, iDesignproject, Start-up Catalyst in Atlanta (Source: CNBC)
The Curious & Inventive Spirit of a Top Tech Hub
Powered by the strength of more than 17,000 technology companies, Atlanta’s tech sector has turned the city into an epicenter of innovation. It’s where tech companies sustain a thriving business, academic institutions and tech centers shape a diverse talent pool, and waves of startups have made it a magnet for job opportunities — altogether, putting ATL on a different level for tech meetings.
ATL is the “Silicon Valley of the South” for Tech Meetings
- No. 1 Growing Metro Tech Hub 2 Years in a Row (Business Facilities, 2020-2021)
- Ranked among Top Tech Markets in North America with 13% job growth between 2020-2021 (CBRE’s Tech-30 Report, 2022)
- No. 5 City for Fintech Startup Ecosystem in the US (StartupBlink, 2022)
- No. 5 Metro Cyber City (Business Facilities, 2022)
- No. 1 Best City for Diversity in Tech Workforce (Beyond HQ, 2022)
- No. 7 City for Gamers & Developer Opportunities (WalletHub, 2021)
- No. 11 Market for Tech Talent (CBRE, 2022)
Thriving Key Tech Industry Sectors
Cybersecurity
One of the top IT jobs in Atlanta and with over 75 cybersecurity companies generating more than 2.6 billion annually, Georgia ranks in the top five states for cybersecurity.
FinTech
Dubbed “Transaction Alley,” Atlanta’s status as a fintech center is undeniable, with one of Georgia’s most important and fastest-growing industries being financial technology.
Digital Media
With 165 digital media companies in Georgia, most of which are in metro Atlanta, the destination thrives as a digital media and entertainment powerhouse industry bolstered by the local landscape and unmatched talent pool.
Software
Software development and engineering comprise one of Atlanta’s strongest industry sectors, with companies creating cutting-edge solutions that benefit the tech economy and career opportunities supported by the region’s growing need for IT professionals.
Trees Aren’t the Only Things Growing in ATL
More than a dozen companies started or based in Atlanta have grown over the past decade to valuations above $1 billion.
- 31 Company HQs are Among the 2022 Fortune 1000
- 17 Company HQs Ranked in the Elite Fortune 500
- 206 of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies in 2022
- 22 Companies Featured on the Deloitte 2021 Technology Fast 500 list
Atlanta’s Technology Community
Organizations With a Tech State of Mind
Metro Atlanta and Georgia are home to over 40 tech business incubators, accelerators and innovation centers.
- Atlanta Tech Village: A thriving tech community of innovation and the 4th largest tech space in the U.S. with 300+ startups
- Atlanta Technology Development Center: HQ’d at “Tech Square” in Midtown ATL and recognized as a top nonprofit incubator that has produced 190+ tech companies
- Atlanta Tech Park: A curated tech accelerator ecosystem that provides collaborative workspace designed to promote growth
- Georgia Tech Global Learning Center: HQ’d at Georgia Tech’s “Tech Square” in Midtown ATL, and a purpose-built meeting facility designed, staffed, and equipped with the technology for professional, learning-focused events
- Technology Association of Georgia: A technology membership organization and an engine for the state’s economic development that aims to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s tech community
- Center of Innovation for Information Technology: Key resource center for helping Georgia’s technology community find collaborative research opportunities and partners to connect, compete and grow globally
An Extensive EduTech System in ATL
Atlanta has developed a tech-savvy workforce with the help of local colleges and universities that provide access to some of the country’s best information technology and computer science programs.
- Emory University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Georgia State University
- Gwinnett Technical College
- Kennesaw State University
- Morehouse College
- Spelman College
- University of Georgia
Major Tech Companies Call ATL Home
- Apple
- Alphabet
- Amazon
- Accenture
- AT&T Inc.
- Equifax Inc.
- General Electric Co.
- IBM
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
- Mailchimp
- Microsoft
- McKesson Corp
- NCR
- Visa
- VMware AirWatch
- And more!
Convenience & Connectivity to Everything ATL
- World’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- 150+ U.S. destinations with direct non-stops to ATL
- 75+ nonstop flights internationally
- Nine miles from the airport to Downtown core & convention campus
- Efficient, reliable MARTA public transportation system • Nearly 107,000 hotel rooms in the metro region
Bring Your Next Technology Event in ATL
Our online tools make it easy to plan your ideal meeting or event. Let our Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) team help you get started today!
Medical Meetings On a Different Level
Atlanta, renowned as the nation’s health IT capital and a pivotal center for the bioscience industry, stands as a continuously evolving epicenter for life sciences, consumer digital health, and technology innovation. This dynamic environment renders it an optimal choice for hosting medical meetings. Recognized as a premier city for life sciences research and development, Atlanta boasts the distinction of being ranked the 12th-best U.S. metro area for life science companies. Additionally, the city ranks in the top 20 metros nationwide for employment in research, testing, and medical laboratories.
Research facility space among U.S. bioscience
Most favorable market for life science talent
in the emerging cluster for life sciences
A Leader of Invention & Innovation
Recognized as the center for global health, the bioscience industry is in ATL and Georgia has more than 200,000 jobs and an annual economic impact of $21.8 billion.
Healthcare Information Technology (HIT)
ATL has 17,000 technology companies employing 206,000 high-tech professionals and a robust telecommunications infrastructure, healthcare system, skilled workforce and pro-business environment.
Access to All Things Medical in ATL
The interconnectivity of our life science industry gives medical groups access to leading health IT companies, renowned research labs and universities, distinguished medical centers, and an unrivaled talent pool. Atlanta provides a culture strengthened by the availability of skilled employees and the flexibility industries need to find talent, plus great speakers who can offer expertise and resources to attendees.
A Life Sciences Power Hub
As one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities for technology, all the vital parts of a life science power hub can be found in Atlanta. Filled with an educated, diverse workforce sophisticated in a collection of top-ranked universities. The headquarters for renowned national and global biomedical health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and more
Home to Health HQs
Vigorous support for the life sciences from key Atlanta-based organizations has and continues to drive the industry to excellence. Many headquarters for renowned national and global biomedical health organizations call Atlanta home.
- Georgia Bio
- Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
- Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- American Cancer Society
- CARE (Cooperation for Assistance and Relief Everywhere)
- The Carter Center
- Task Force for Global Health
- Center for Global Health Institute
Meet Atlanta’s Medical Community
Hospitals & Medical Centers
- Emory Healthcare
- Piedmont Healthcare
- Grady Memorial Hospital
- Northside Hospital System
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
- Shepherd Center
- Cancer Treatment Centers America Atlanta
- Winship Cancer Institute (Emory University)
A Highly Educated, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Metro Atlanta has many top academic institutions, including several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—all with impressive life science credentials and accomplishments.
- Emory University
- Emory Winship Cancer Institute
- Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
- Georgia State University
- Mercer University
- Morehouse College
- Morehouse School of Medicine
- Spelman College
- University of Georgia
Convenience & Connectivity to Everything ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport holds the title of the world’s busiest airport, offering direct non-stop flights to over 150 U.S. destinations. Situated a mere ten miles from the Downtown core and convention campus, it provides convenient access for travelers. Atlanta benefits from an efficient and reliable MARTA public transportation system, ensuring smooth commutes. Additionally, the metro region boasts nearly 107,000 hotel rooms, accommodating visitors with diverse lodging options.
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WHY ATLANTA IS THE PLACE TO MEET
Atlanta offers an unforgettable experience as one of the top convention cities in the country, and everyone is buzzing about the destination including Lonely Planet and National Geographic. These travel experts and global brands named Atlanta to their Best of Travel lists for 2022. There are many reasons why the destination is topping lists, including unrivaled airlift and a walkable convention and entertainment district.
In Atlanta, we pride ourselves on a collaborative hospitality community that is constantly evolving with new developments to make every meeting a success. Come explore Atlanta’s vibrant neighborhoods and see why it’s the perfect choice to host your next event.
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For association inquiries, please contact:
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Market: Midwest Association
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National Sales Manager, Corporate Accounts
Market: California Association & Northern U.S. Corporate
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Discover Atlanta: On A Different Level
Atlanta doesn’t settle for doing anything the way it’s always been done. We didn’t create freedom, soda, grits or hospitality—we elevated them into something sacred. We didn’t invent hip-hop—we just took it to a whole different level. Atlanta. On A Different Level.
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