​Welcome to Day One of Atlanta Tech Week 2026: a citywide celebration uniting entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and tech leaders to showcase Atlanta top tech and innovation hub.

​Atlanta Tech Week is anchoring Atlanta Tech Park and Curiosity Lab in Peachtree Corners: vibrant co-working and innovation spaces nestled in Peachtree Corners. These venues are built to support the growth of local entrepreneurs and spark impactful collisions between startups, enterprise companies, and industry leaders.

​Keep in mind: While an All-Day Pass unlocks incredible experiences all week, entry to individual events at Atlanta Tech Park is first-come, first-served (so arrive early and plan ahead).

Tech Me Outside 2026: A One Day AI Activation for High Schoolers

Presented by the Emerging 100 of North Metro Atlanta during Atlanta Tech Week.

Now in our third year at ATW, Tech Me Outside is the only Atlanta Tech Week event created specifically for high school students. While the rest of the week celebrates the builders and founders shaping tech in the South, this is the one day we hand the room to the next generation.

Students spend the day building real products with AI, touring colleges, and learning to think like founders, mentored by working tech professionals at Atlanta Tech Park. They walk out with something they built, a network they did not have that morning, and proof that the tech industry already has a seat for them.

Who can attend: Students ages 13 to 18 currently enrolled in high school in Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton, Henry, or Forsyth counties. Students can sign up on their own or as a team of four.

How to help: If you know a high schooler in any of these five counties who wants to build, send them this page. One share can be the moment a student sees themselves in tech for the first time.

This event is part of #ATLTechWeek, Atlanta's week long celebration of the builders, founders, and technologists shaping the future of tech in the South.

What they see is what they'll be.

Welcome to Day Two of Atlanta Tech Week 2026: a citywide celebration uniting entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and tech leaders to showcase Atlanta top tech and innovation hub.

Atlanta Tech Week is anchoring Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Atlanta Tech Village Sylvan and Wild Leap Brewery across Castleberry Hill, South Downtown and Centennial Yards. Join us for a day in Atlanta's emerging entertainment and startup district plus Historic Castleberry Hill, an epicenter for art, talent, and entrepreneurship.
Keep in mind: While an All-Day Pass unlocks incredible experiences all week, entry to individual events at each of our hubs is first-come, first-served (so arrive early and plan ahead).

On this stage, founders don’t just pitch what they’re building, they testify to how they got here. The late nights, the setbacks, the moments of doubt, the unexpected wins, and the kind of growth you won’t find in a traditional pitch deck.

​This is a space for both innovation and honesty.

​You’ll hear founders share not only what their company does, but what they’ve overcome to keep going, triumphs, adversity, pivots, and personal turning points that shaped the journey behind the business.

​Testify & Pitch™ blends storytelling and entrepreneurship in a way that makes room for faith, resilience, and the human side of building something from nothing.

​More than an event, it’s a gathering of voices, ideas, and community. Expect meaningful connection, founder conversations, local community partner activations, great food, music, and an atmosphere that feels as real as the stories being shared.

​Everyone is welcome whether you’re a founder, builder, supporter, student, or simply curious about the stories behind the startups shaping the future.

​ATV is the 4th largest tech hub in the country, purpose-built to support startups and early-stage founders with access to capital, mentorship, and community. Located in the heart of Buckhead, ATV fosters innovation at every level: from pitch practice to product launches — creating space for entrepreneurs to build, scale, and thrive.

​Tuesday’s programming at ATV Buckhead features curated content, signature ATV events, and investor conversations, all designed to amplify the next wave of ATL tech talent and enthusiasts.

​Keep in mind: While an All-Day Pass unlocks incredible experiences all week, entry to individual events are first-come, first-served (so arrive early and plan ahead).

Tech the Wave is excited to partner with Atlanta Tech Week, with sponsorship support from Palate Atlanta. This collaboration presents a valuable opportunity to elevate awareness for both the event and our shared brands.

Together, we aim to create a vibrant, social environment where tech professionals can connect, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations. By bringing the community together, we can highlight the limitless possibilities within the tech industry and further strengthen the Atlanta technology ecosystem.

Surrounded by some of the city’s most influential tech institutions and research powerhouses, Friday's programming spans multiple anchor venues:

​The Biltmore, a beautifully restored landmark and home to Collaborative Real Estate and the future home for tech entrepreneurs in Atlanta

​Georgia Tech, a global leader in engineering, AI, and innovation

​ATDC, Georgia’s premier startup incubator

​This day is all about collisions between founders, corporates, researchers, and investors, with programming that highlights deep tech, venture innovation, and what’s next for Atlanta’s knowledge economy.

​Keep in mind: While an All-Day Pass unlocks incredible experiences all week, entry to individual events are first-come, first-served (so arrive early and plan ahead).

The second annual Tech Square Tech Hop is a free innovation block party spanning 5 stops along 5th Street NW—right in the heart of Midtown Atlanta's tech corridor. Explore at your own pace and discover the ecosystem being built here.

​Along the way: live demos from startups and research teams, food samples from Georgia Tech Food and Beverage Accelerator founders, and connections with the people building what's next.

​Between stops, refuel with the delicious snack and lunch options at the new George and Scheller Towers, at the GT Hotel and Conference Center Tavern, or one of the many spots throughout Tech Square — there's plenty to keep you fueled.

​We'll have some special announcements leading up to the event — RSVP now to stay in the loop.