Howdy connectors,
Hey everyone! Hope your week is off to a great start. For all my techies, ATL Tech Week and RenderATL are happening this week, so there are plenty of events, panels, and networking opportunities happening around the city.
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I also have several events coming up with vendor and sponsorship opportunities available. Check them out below, and feel free to reach out if you or your company would like to get involved.
Konnection+ Networking – A good one to come out, meet some new people, and make a few solid connections at The Gathering Spot.
Creative’s Networking Night – If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, photographer, or just looking to connect with more people in the creative space, this is a good room to be in.
Built to Connect: Real Estate Networking Event – A laid-back networking night for people in real estate, construction, legal, investing, and other industries connected to the space.
The Art of Connecting Networking Night – Come out for a nice evening of networking, art, food, and meeting other professionals around Atlanta.
As always, there’s a lot happening around Atlanta, so get out, make some new connections, and hopefully find yourself in the right room this week. See y’all around the city!
~ Dre
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Website is being updated with more resources, check it out later on the week for updates and more!
Random Fact: Ever wondered where the saying “The elephant in the room” originated……I’m sure you did so here you go! The phrase "the elephant in the room" traces back to an 1814 Russian fable by Ivan Krylov titled "The Inquisitive Man," about a man who visits a museum and notices every tiny detail but fails to see the elephant. The modern English idiom grew out of 20th-century philosophical examples and mid-1950s American press usage.
Atlanta Tech Week is bringing the energy, and Tech Catalyst Summit is creating the room where some of Atlanta’s top technology leaders, founders, investors, executives, and innovators can actually connect.
This experience is built for leaders who are not just attending events, but actively shaping what comes next across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, software, venture, workforce development, and emerging technology.
Enjoy an elevated evening of food, drinks, music, great conversations, and premium networking while meeting professionals shaping what’s next in AI, cybersecurity, cloud, talent, innovation, and business.
Come ready to enjoy being in a room full of people making moves in Atlanta’s tech scene.
Good people. Good energy. Better connections.
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Awards, Charities, Galas & Golfing
August 10th 7:45 AM in Canton - Chamber Classic 2026 by Cherokee Chamber
August 11th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - 3rd Annual TechHer Summit & Awards Reception
August 12th 10:00 AM in Atlanta - Moxie Awards by Gwinnett Chamber
August 15th 6:00 PM in Hampton - Pro-Mingle Golf After Dark by Evan Ogleby Foundation
August 18th 11:30 AM - Forsyth Aug. Lunch 2026 by Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
August 18th 3:00 PM in Canton - Anchored in Advocacy | Annual Auction by Cobb REALTORS®
August 20th 7:30 AM in Roswell - ABAC Meltdown 2026: Welcome to the Jungle! by Atlanta Broadcast Advertising Club
August 21st 11:00 AM in Atlanta - PowerPutt Women’s MiniGolf Classic by Greater South Fulton Chamber
August 22nd 9:00 AM in Suwanee - Atlanta Chapter Golf Classic by National Black MBA Association
August 25th 9:00 AM in Buford - Georgia Chamber Open by Georgia Chamber
August 27th 11:30 AM in Lawrenceville - Gwinnett Aug. Lunch 2026 by Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
August 27th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - GAWL Membership Kickoff Party by Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
August 27th 5:30 PM in Norcross - TAILGATES & TOUCHDOWNS Annual Charity Party by Peachtree Corners Business Association
August 27th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - 2026 Best Places to Work + Healthiest Employers Awards by Atlanta Business Chronicle
August 29th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - 38th Annual Gala & Awards by Georgia Hispanic Chamber
August 31st 8:00 AM in Roswell - 2026 Summer Golf by Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
September 16th 5:30 PM in Alpharetta - Tech North Atlanta’s 2026 TopGolf Classic by Tech North Atlanta
September 24th 8:30 AM in Peachtree City - Sixth Annual LTee It Up Golf Tournament by Bloom
October 9th 6:00 PM in Duluth - Gwinnett Young Professionals 35 Under 35 Awards 2026 by Gwinnett Chamber
Breakfast, Luncheons, & Dinners
August 11th 6:00 PM in Snellville - The Legacy Lounge: Preparation & Positioning by Bespoke Design & Development Co.
August 13th 7:45 AM in Atlanta - Upper Westside Atlanta Business Networking Breakfast by Upper Westside Atlanta Magazine
August 13th 8:00 AM in Duluth - GYP Morning Mixer by Gwinnett Chamber
August 13th 11:30 AM in Dunwoody - Women's Business Network Lunch | Burnout And Balance: The Path to Success by Greater Perimeter Chamber
August 13th 12:00 PM in Atlanta - OUT @ Lunch: Midtown by OUT Georgia Business Alliance
August 15th 9:00 AM in McDonough - The Legacy Breakfast by Southern Crescent Women In Business, Inc.
August 17th 11:30 AM in Duluth - Governor’s Luncheon featuring Governor Brian Kemp by Gwinnett Chamber
August 18th 8:30 AM in Atlanta - FastBreak Mayors’ Breakfast by Greater South Fulton Chamber
August 19th 11:30 AM in Roswell - AMA Atlanta Around Town – Roswell by AMA Atlanta
August 19th 12:00 PM in Atlanta - OUT @ Lunch: Buckhead by OUT Georgia Business Alliance
August 19th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Konnection+ ~ Where Conversations Become Opportunities by Networking Only Atlanta & Push 2 Tek
August 20th 11:30 AM in Morrow - The Power of Business Networking Luncheon by Clayton Chamber
August 20th 11:30 AM in Acworth - August Women's Lunch by Acworth Business Association
August 20th 12:00 PM in Peachtree Corners - Atlanta Around Town – Peachtree Corners by AMA Atlanta
August 21st 11:30 AM in Atlanta - Cobb Executive Women Luncheon by Cobb Chamber
August 25th 8:30 AM in Duluth - 2026 Congressional Appreciation Breakfast by Gwinnett Chamber
August 26th 10:00 AM in Tucker - Business at Breakfast - Understanding Credit Reports by Dekalb Chamber
Chamber of Commerce Events
August 11th 8:00 AM in Atlanta - Perimeter Perks | Good Mornings; Great Connections! by Greater Perimeter Chamber
August 12th 5:00 PM in Atlanta - Cobb Young Professionals Pop-Up Social by Cobb Chamber
August 13th 11:00 AM in Lawrenceville - Speed Mentoring: From Hustle to Scale: How to Get More Clients and Cashflow by Georgia Hispanic Chamber
August 14th 9:00 AM in Tucker - Coffee with the Chamber by Georgia Hispanic Chamber
August 15th 8:15 AM in Lawrenceville - GYP Impact @ Streetwise by Gwinnett Chamber
August 19th 10:00 AM in Morrow - From Marketing to Momentum by Clayton Chamber
August 19th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - So Long, Summer: BYP Mixer at Dresden Tavern by Brookhaven Chamber
August 20th 8:30 AM in Decatur - Coffee & Connections Networking Event by Dekalb Chamber
August 20th 4:00 PM in Suwanee - After Hours: Main Event Mixer by Gwinnett Chamber
August 21st 9:00 AM in Duluth - People's Choice at The NETT by Gwinnett Chamber
August 25th 8:30 AM in Milton - MBC & ABC Coffee & Conversations by Greater North Fulton Chamber
August 26th 7:30 AM in Alpharetta - ProAlliance Networking Meeting by Greater North Fulton Chamber
August 27th 6:00 PM - Perimeter Young Professionals Sip & Social by Greater Perimeter Chamber
August 28th 9:00 AM in Duluth - People's Choice at The NETT by Gwinnett Chamber
August 29th 4:30 PM in Atlanta - HCAA Summer Social by Cobb Chamber
Conferences, Expos & Summits
August 9th - August 14th in Atlanta - Atlanta Tech Week
August 12th - August 13th in Atlanta - Render ATL
August 12th - August 16th in Atlanta - NABJ Convention & Career Fair by National Association of Black Journalists
August 13th - August 15th in Atlanta - Dreamin' in Color: Salesforce Community Conference
August 15th 1:00 PM in Norcross - 3rd Gwinnett Black Business Expo 2026 by Gwinnett County Black Chamber
August 18th 8:0 0AM in Alpharetta - BOLD Annual Women's Leadership Summit by Greater North Fulton Chamber
August 19th - August 22nd in Atlanta - The 126th National Business League Conference by National Business League
August 21st 8:30 AM in Kennesaw - KBA SUPER Women in Business Conference by Kennesaw Business Association
August 25th - August 28th in Atlanta - IWF Atlanta by International Woodworking Fair
August 26th 8:00 AM in Atlanta - 2026 Southern Impact - Georgia Fundraising Professionals Conference by Georgia Fundraising Professionals
August 26th 11:00 AM in Atlanta - 2026 Cobb Chamber Economic Development Summit by Cobb Chamber
August 26th - August 27th in Atlanta - 2026 Cobb REALTORS® & Georgia MLS Broker's Summit by Cobb REALTORS®
August 27th 8:30 AM in Decatur - DeKalb City Summit 2026 by Dekalb Chamber
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Creative Professional Events
August 11th 7:30 PM in Atlanta - The Spirit Link Up: ATL’s Premiere Spiritual Networking Mixer by The Spirit Womxn Limited Co
August 15th 5:00 PM in Atlanta - KaptureATL 26 by Photo Jam ATL
August 22nd 6:00 PM in Atlanta - The Atlanta Connect | Atlanta’s Premier Networking Experience
August 23rd 8:00 PM in Avondale Estates - The Crew List Collective MeetUp by The Crew List Collective
August 25th 6:30 PM in Marietta - Creative's Networking Night by Pop Up & Create
August 27th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - "ELEVATE" The Creative's Industry Mixer by Georgia Entertainment Association
August 27th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - The Creator Experience by The Creator Experience
General Networking Events
August 11th 8:30 AM in Peachtree Corners - Connecting Over Coffee Morning Meetup by Peachtree Corners Business Association
August 11th 4:00 PM in Tucker - ATL Co-Working Event | Sips & Socials by Unfiltered Media
August 11th 5:30 PM in Roswell - Roswell Inc Evening Connect by Roswell Inc
August 11th 6:00 PM in Dunwoody - Atlanta Business Connections Networking by Atlanta Business Connections
August 12th 4:00 PM in Atlanta - Build Your Competitive Edge. Meet Buckhead’s Top Decision-Makers by Steve Gard
August 12th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Money & Mindset Mixer by Renata Mazu
August 12th 6:00 PM in Dunwoody - TiE Atlanta's August Monthly Meeting - AI Growth Hacks by TiE Atlanta
August 12th 6:00 PM in Suwanee - August 2026 SBA Meeting by Suwanee Business Alliance
August 12th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - 100 Wednesdays by 100 Black Men of DeKalb
August 13th 5:00 PM in Suwanee - ElevateHER Happy Hour by ElevateHER Network
August 13th 5:30 PM in Smyrna - August Alive After Five by Smyrna Business Association
August 13th 5:30 PM in Acworth - August Alive After 5 by Acworth Business Association
August 13th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Simply Connect Atlanta by Simply Connect
August 14th 9:00 AM in Roswell - Roswell Inc Coffee Connect August by Roswell Inc
August 14th 4:00 PM in Atlanta - Every Great Business Starts With One Connection by Steve Gard
August 15th 11:00 AM in Tucker - Business 2 Business Networking & Poolside Pop Up by Dr. Victoria Sheffield
August 18th 5:30 PM in Kennesaw - Alive After 5 by Kennesaw Business Association
August 18th 9:00 AM in Atlanta - Coffee with the Collaborative by Cobb Collaborative
August 18th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - August Networking Social by Christian Professionals Network
August 18th 6:30 PM in Duluth - The Local Link by Ask Dr. Kelly
August 19th 7:45 AM in Smyrna - Coffee & Connections by Smyrna Business Association
August 19th 8:00 AM in Roswell - Canton Business Club by Canton Business Club
August 19th 2:00 PM in Kennesaw - Young Professionals by Kennesaw Business Association
August 19th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Konnection+ ~ Where Conversations Become Opportunities by Networking Only Atlanta & Push 2 Tek
August 19th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Sweat & Connect with YPGA by Young Professionals of Greater Atlanta
August 19th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - VAMO Rising Professionals Summer Sendoff by VAMO Rising Professionals
August 19th 7:00 PM in Canton - Latino Business Club by Encuentro Latino Networking
August 20th 10:00 AM in Atlanta - Veteran Entrepreneurs 3rd Thursdays Mixer by Atlanta Black Chambers
August 20th 11:00 AM in Atlanta - Showcase 2026 "A World of Opportunities" by Atlanta REALTORS®
August 21st 9:00 AM in Atlanta - GECC: August Edition by Good Energy Coffee Crew
August 24th 11:30 AM in Marietta - Mix & Mingle: CCBB's Business Open Networking Group by The Cobb County Business Bootcamp
August 25th 12:00 PM in Atlanta - Plywood Studio Launch by Plywood People
August 26th 5:30 PM in Lilburn - Mastermind Alliance - Rev Up Your Networking Game by Mastermind Alliance
August 27th 6:00 PM in Johns Creek - Business Networking by Dream Big Power Events
August 27th 7:00 PM in Brookhaven - Pure Rooftop Social by WealthX
August 28th 9:00 AM in Acworth - Young Professionals of the ABA by Acworth Business Association
August 29th 12:00 PM in Hapeville - ATL Co-Working Event | Sips & Socials by Unfiltered Media
August 29th 6:30 PM in Marietta - 4 Years of Community & Creativity by Pop UP and Create Coworking
August 30th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - GetNetworked Mixer: Atlanta by Ethan Cortazzo
Sweat & Connect with YPGA | August 19 at Park Tavern
Networking gets a fresh twist at Sweat & Connect, an evening designed to bring Atlanta’s professional, health, and fitness communities together through movement, conversation, and meaningful connections.
Guests can choose their experience for the evening:
The evening will feature a circuit workout led by Yonder Yoga and Danny Lee, along with a fireside chat, Content & Creativity: Sports Partnerships, featuring CJ Washam Jr. Guests can then wrap up the night with a social hour and open networking at Park Tavern.
Not looking to break a sweat? Join the fireside chat, connect with other professionals, and enjoy the social portion of the evening.
Thanks to our host, Park Tavern, the first 40 attendees will also receive a complimentary drink.
Whether you're coming for the workout, the conversation, or simply to expand your network, Sweat & Connect offers a more engaging way to meet new people and build real connections.
Industry Focused Events
August 11th 5:30 PM in Alpharetta - AI Builders Meetup by Tech North Atlanta
August 11th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Atlanta x Birmingham Tech Mixer | Atlanta Tech Week by Tech Birmingham & VenU2Go
August 11th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Heating Up: The TechMeOutside Social #ATLTechWeek by Emerging100® of North Metro Atlanta
August 12th 9:00 AM in Marietta - Cobb Commercial Collaborative by Cobb REALTOR®
August 12th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Atlanta Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event by SUM OF FIVE USA
August 13th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - PWB Aug. Social by Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
August 13th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Tech Catalyst Summit ATL Tech Week Edition by Tech Catalyst Summit
August 13th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - The Link Up: Atlanta Engineers Everything by NSBE Atlanta Professionals
August 13th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Tech Catalyst Summit ATL Tech Week Edition by Tech Catalyst Summit
August 13th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Summer Connections: Atlanta Tech Week Edition by Tech Women of ATL
August 13th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Compound x Brain Love Atlanta — The Tech Rooftop Mixer Experience by JQ Lifestyle Group
August 13th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Keys to the City Networking Mixer by The Atlanta Key Firm
August 20th 5:00 PM in Atlanta - ATDC Entrepreneurs Night by ATDC
August 22nd 8:00 PM in Atlanta - Skyline Soirée: A 10-Year Birthday Affair by Black In HR
August 25th 11:00 AM in Atlanta - AREAA Atlanta Annual Meeting by AREAA Atlanta Metro
August 26th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - AMA Atlanta August Mixer by AMA Atlanta
August 25th 6:30 PM in Sandy Springs - Built To Connect - Real Estate Networking Event by One Realty Group
August 27th 4:00 PM in Alpharetta - SMC 2026 Summer Social by Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
August 28th 6:00 PM in McDonough - South Atlanta Real Estate Connection by Natasha Ewing Johnson
August 29th 6:00 PM in Duluth - Nursing Shindig ATL 2026 by 2026 Nursing Shindig Series
Women Who Network
August 11th 4:00 PM in Atlanta - August In-Person Founders & Freelancers by The LOLA
August 25th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Women Real Estate Investors Meetup by Women Real Estate Investors Meetup
Workshops & Seminars
August 10th 11:00 AM in Atlanta - Career Coach Cafe : Atlanta Tech Week by Tech Women of ATL
August 10th 12:00 PM in Atlanta - Marquee Monday by Cobb Chamber
August 11th 2:00 PM in Atlanta - Women In Business: Headshot Happy Hour by The Bakery CoWork
August 11th 2:00 PM in Atlanta - Prompt, Sip, Repeat: AI Practice for Professionals by Tech Women of ATL
August 12th 12:00 PM in Alpharetta - Startup LifeCycle Series Workshop: Startup HR, Risk & Compliance by Tech North Atlanta
August 13th 8:00 AM in Sandy Springs - Advancing Health & Life Sciences in Georgia by Atlanta Business Chronicle
August 13th - August 14th in Morrow - Government Contracting Bootcamp by Clayton Chamber
August 14th 8:00 AM in Atlanta - The Future of Talent in Financial Planning: Strategies for Attracting, Developing & Retaining the Next Generation of Advisors by Financial Planning Association Georgia
August 14th 10:00 AM in Atlanta - Entrepreneurship Institute by National Black MBA Association, Atlanta Chapter
August 19th 11:30 AM in Atlanta - CRAN Dining by Design: Smart Home Health & Safety by AIA Atlanta
August 19th 11:30 AM in Sandy Springs - Signature Event | August 2026 by Greater Perimeter Chamber
August 19th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Code Reading Club by REFACTR.TECH
August 19th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Atlanta Tech & Finance Networking Event by SUM OF FIVE USA
August 20th 10:00 AM in Marietta - Dobbs 2.0: The Aftermath - The Impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in Georgia by Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
August 20th 1:00 PM in Marietta - WIN Power Zone: UNLOCKING Industry Power Circles by Women Into Networking WIN Community
August 20th 3:00 PM in Atlanta - UNFIREABLE!!! Meet #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author Dr. Velma Trayham! by Atlanta Black Chambers
August 20th in Atlanta - Improving the Bottom Line by Optimizing Patient Throughput by ACHE of Georgia
August 20th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - ATP Industry Forum – Adoption to Action: Closing the Readiness Gap by Atlanta Technology Professionals
August 20th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Startup Oasis by ATDC
August 21st 10:30 AM in Atlanta - Leading In Business To Leading In Politics by Southern Crescent Women In Business, Inc.
August 25th 8:00 AM in Acworth - Morning Jolt by Kennesaw Business Association
August 26th 6:00 PM in Sandy Springs - 13th Match Marketer
August 27th 12:00 PM - 3X Your Revenue with a CRM by Robinson Productions
August 28th 10:00 AM in Atlanta - MMMM-Mastermind, Marketing, & Mimosas at Mercedes! by Southern Crescent Women In Business, Inc.
August 28th 10:00 AM in Atlanta - Community Free Cowork Day by The Bakery CoWork
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