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Mar 12, 2026

Focus: Atlanta 7th Edition Leadership Summit

Hotel Phoenix Atlanta

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Opening Keynote

Ricky Smith

General Manager

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Panel 1

Built for the World: How infrastructure, mobility, and smart development are preparing Atlanta for global events and long-term growth

Moderator

Cathy Hampton

Partner, Entertainment and Sports and Corporate practice groups

Greenspoon Marder LLP

Panelist

Booker Washington

Founder & CEO

Techie Homes

Panelist

Michael Russell

CEO

H.J. Russell

Panel 2

Reinventing the Engine: How AI, education, and industry partnerships are being aligned to empower Atlanta’s economy and businesses

Moderator

Cheryl Richards

President and CEO

Catapult

Panelist

John Fuchko

President

Dalton State University

Panelist

Georj Lewis

President

Clayton State University

Panelist

Jerome Cheatham

Vice President

VERIZON

Panelist

Kevin Glass

Head of School

Atlanta International School

Panel 3

The Urban Reset: How catalytic projects are unlocking value and redefining Atlanta’s core districts, and key considerations for future development

Moderator

Ryan Mills

CPA Office Managing Partner ‑ Atlanta

CohnReznick LLP

Panelist

Brian McGowan

CEO

Centennial Yards

Panelist

Clyde Higgs

CEO

BeltLine

Panelist

Eloisa Klementich

CEO

Invest: Atlanta

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