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
Hotel Phoenix Atlanta
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