Friday, October 25 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Hotel – Piedmont Ballroom
8:30 a.m. The Legacy of the Olympics in Atlanta In 1996, Atlanta hosted the Games of the XXVI Olympiad. The events placed the city squarely on the world stage and have had a long-lasting impact on the city. In this session, we will hear from a business leader who can share the legacy of hosting these events and how they continue to impact the city.
A.J. Robinson President, Central Atlanta Progress A.J. is President of Central
Atlanta Progress (CAP), a private business association founded in 1941 that remains one of the most effective advocacy organizations in Atlanta. He is also the President of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID). 9:15 a.m. Hosting the Big Event: From World Cup to the Super Bowl -- How Atlanta Does It Hosting a major event takes significant teamwork in a community. Atlanta has been home to everything from the Olympics, to the College Football Playoffs, the All Star Game to the SuperBowl. In this session we will learn more about what it takes to make a large scale event happen.
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