July - September
Customer Connect Expo 2026 will take place on September 9–10, 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The two-day event will feature over 100 speakers, more than 200 vendor booths, and multiple networking and learning formats focused on customer contact innovation. The event serves as a platform for CX executives, contact-center leaders and technology providers to explore AI-driven engagement tools, omnichannel strategies and operational best practices across finance, retail and healthcare sectors.
Connect with Marietta’s business community at the Marietta Business Association’s signature networking event of the year. The Business Expo 2026 brings together local business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders, and organizations for an evening of meaningful connections and new opportunities. Explore local businesses, discover valuable services, strengthen existing relationships, and meet the people helping shape Marietta’s growing business community. Your admission includes an open bar and tasting samples from participating restaurants, giving you plenty to enjoy while you mix, mingle, and make connections beyond the usual exchange of business cards. Tickets start at $20 through August 31!
The NSN Student Sales & Marketing Conference takes place September 12–14, 2026, and is a three-day, invite-only conference and career fair designed for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing careers in sales, marketing, and related fields. The event combines professional development sessions, employer panels, networking opportunities, and a competitive career fair where select attendees may interview on-site with recruiting companies. Registration starts at $249 for qualifying student tickets, with pricing varying by package and access level.
Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 is a leading security industry conference taking place September 14–16, 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by ASIS International, the event brings together more than 14,000 security professionals for education sessions, technology showcases, and networking focused on modern security strategy and risk management. Attendees can explore 200+ educational sessions and hundreds of exhibitors featuring the latest innovations in cybersecurity, physical security, and risk mitigation. The conference is ideal for security leaders, IT professionals, risk managers, corporate security teams, and public safety officials looking to strengthen their strategies while connecting with professionals from across the global security community.
The 2026 Creative Entrepreneurship Summit takes place September 15–16 and brings together Atlanta’s music and entertainment community for two days of learning and networking. Registration is free for active AIMP members, $125 for general admission or a listening-session slot, and $20 for Georgia college students. Artists, songwriters, producers, publishers and managers looking to build connections and grow in the music business should attend.
The Capital & Culture Summit is a three-day executive experience bringing together founders, investors, executives, creators, operators, and community leaders focused on the intersection of capital, culture, leadership, and innovation. Attendees can expect keynotes, curated networking, live Deal Labs, media activations, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with leaders shaping business and culture. The summit takes place September 16–18, 2026 at Trilith LIVE in Fayetteville, GA, with the main Summit Day running Thursday, September 17 from 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. Tickets are $395 for General Admission and $750 for VIP; Platinum is currently sold out. This event is ideal for business owners, founders, investors, executives, creatives, innovators, operators, and professionals looking to build strategic relationships and explore new opportunities for growth.
Join us in Atlanta, GA, from September 18-20, 2026 to collaborate across disciplines and accelerate real-world solutions. HRX Live 2026 is where clinicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors collide to reimagine the future of patient care. It is a movement that brings together bold thinkers in cardiac electrophysiology to spark the partnerships and breakthroughs that will define the next decade of cardiovascular care.
The Black Women in Data Summit 2026 takes place September 18–20, from 3:00 PM Friday through 3:00 PM Sunday, at Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter. The 2.5-day experience features presentations, leadership workshops, career development sessions, hands-on data training and networking opportunities for experienced professionals working in data, analytics, AI, engineering, research, marketing, HR, healthcare and related fields. Tickets range from $849 to $3,000, plus service fees, with packages offering additional benefits such as the welcome dinner, private coaching, hotel accommodations and airport transportation.
The 404 Summit 2026 is a three-day technology and networking experience happening September 21–23 at Microsoft Atlanta. Programming runs Monday from 4:00–6:00 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a rooftop social Wednesday from 5:00–8:00 PM. Designed for tech professionals, students, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, the summit includes workshops, panels, a hackathon, career resources, and networking. Tickets range from $20 for students to $50 for regular admission.
The Dream Big Business Expo brings together entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and industry leaders for a day focused on meaningful connections and new opportunities. Connect with fellow attendees, discover businesses and exhibitors, and build relationships that can help move your goals forward. Whether you're looking to expand your network, grow your business, or simply get in the right room, this event is designed to turn conversations into opportunities. Vendor spots are still available if you want to get your business in front of the crowd!
BaddieCon: AI Edge Summit is a one-day experience bringing together 400+ tech leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, recruiters, and rising professionals to explore AI, career growth, and the future of technology. Expect main-stage panels, hands-on AI workshops, mentorship sessions, a career and vendor fair, and intentional networking opportunities. The summit takes place Friday, September 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Atlanta, GA, with the exact venue shared with registered attendees. General Admission is $249, with VIP admission also available. This event is ideal for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, engineers, product leaders, job seekers, recruiters, and professionals looking to strengthen their AI skills and industry connections.
Futurist 2030: Generation G Summit brings together business leaders, innovators, technology professionals, educators, and emerging talent for conversations around AI, leadership, workforce transformation, and the future of work. Attendees can expect forward-thinking discussions, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with professionals shaping the next generation of business and technology. The event takes place Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM at the Georgia Tech Academy of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Cost: This is a ticketed event, with current pricing available on the registration page. The summit is ideal for executives, entrepreneurs, HR and talent leaders, AI and technology professionals, educators, workforce leaders, and professionals interested in innovation and the future of work.
The Go Global Conference 2026 is the third annual iteration of Atlanta’s premier international business and trade expo, designed to help companies make real global connections through strategic B2B matchmaking, curated networking, executive plenaries, and guided business site visits. Running September 30 – October 3, 2026 in Atlanta, the four-day experience mixes welcome receptions, structured 1:1 matchmaking meetings, plenary sessions with trade and policy leaders, and on-the-ground site tours of Atlanta’s innovation and trade corridors. It’s tailored to business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, and trade professionals seeking new international partners, investment opportunities, or market entry strategies, especially within the Global Black Business community and multicultural business networks. Registration is available with early-bird pricing starting around $100, giving attendees access to focused deal-making, networking, and global market insight.
October - December
The COLLIDE Data + AI Conference is a one-day, in-person data and artificial intelligence event happening October 1, 2026 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. It’s billed as the South’s largest enterprise-focused data & AI conference, bringing together data leaders, AI practitioners, and Fortune 500 decision-makers for keynotes, breakout sessions, panel discussions, an exhibitor hall, networking receptions, and executive dinners focused on actionable strategies and real-world AI implementation. The event is ideal for senior data professionals, AI leaders, analytics executives, and practitioners who want enterprise insights and connections with peers and industry innovators. General admission “all-access” registration early-bird pricing is around $399 (with regular pricing up to $999), and limited free passes are available for qualified senior non-vendor professionals as well as media when approved.
The Black in HR Conference, powered by Black in HR, is a dynamic professional development and networking summit designed to elevate HR professionals and people leaders. This gathering brings together ambitious practitioners and industry executives to connect and grow. The upcoming POWER26 Summit is scheduled to take place October 7–9, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia—an energizing three-day experience where authentic conversations, strategic learning, and meaningful connections fuel professional momentum and collective impact.
The 2026 Venture Atlanta conference returns to The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15, 2026, bringing together founders, investors, industry thinkers, and innovators for two days of curated sessions, live pitches, and deep networking in one of the Southeast’s hottest tech ecosystems. Annual registration opens in April and while various early pricing tiers are announced closer to the event, past ticket levels have run up to around $1,500 at the door for full access. Venture Atlanta is ideal for startup founders seeking capital and connections, seasoned and emerging investors scouting the next big opportunity, service providers looking to embed themselves in the tech community, and students or ecosystem builders eager to network with leaders shaping tomorrow’s ventures. Join a community that has helped scale hundreds of companies and connect them with capital, partnerships, and growth opportunities in a high-energy, meticulously organized two-day experience.
The Fusion Alliance Business Expo 2 brings together local business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders for a day focused on networking, visibility, education, and new business opportunities. Attendees can connect with local companies, explore products and services, hear from businesses during live presentations, and participate in workshops covering networking strategy and practical uses of AI. The expo takes place Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at YiFan Restaurant & Event Center, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Suite F100, Johns Creek, GA 30022. Admission is free, with free parking available. This event is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, service providers, community leaders, and professionals looking to grow their network, find new customers, and build strategic partnerships.
If you’re searching for the best Atlanta business networking events, you’re in the right place. Small Business Expo hosts the signature networking events Atlanta entrepreneurs trust to spark new deals, fresh ideas, and real growth. From Buckhead boutiques to Midtown tech firms, business owners come to our business events in Atlanta to collaborate, learn, and level up. When you step into the Atlanta Small Business Expo on December 16th, you’ll become part of a vibrant community of passionate entrepreneurs, all focused on making their businesses thrive.