venue & Travel
ATLANTA
Sure, the sweet tea abounds and it's common to hear the occasional "y'all" in casual conversation, but Atlanta has long been redefining prevailing perceptions of the South and its so-called Southern charm.
Among the nation's fastest-growing metro areas, the Georgia capital is attracting newcomers from around the country, and people are looking to this part of the country for culture and commerce like never before. If you learn about everything Atlanta has to offer, it's easy to see why. Atlanta features award-winning restaurants and chefs, iconic locales that rival any across the country – including the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the CNN Center and the Western hemisphere's largest indoor aquarium.
The Gathering Spot (Host Venue)
The Gathering Spot is a luxurious private club for underrepresented individuals to congregate among Atlanta's and the world's most influential leaders and influencers, while being able to retain their identity and cultural expression without fear of retribution. Here, the startup ecosystem is a photo negative of the glaringly white tech scene in the San Francisco bay area. Everyone around the table is black, and as an added bonus, instead of the kombucha and spa water of Silicon Valley’s ubiquitous WeWorks, this coworking space has a full bar and table service. Learn more about why The Gathering Spot is known as the "Wakanda of The South" by clicking here.
Flights
The airport code for Atlanta is ATL. Conference guest can use discount code NMTK6 for Delta Airlines to receive 3-10% off discount on each ticket.
Delta Airlines is Atlanta's hometown hero airline, so it's generally cheaper and the best experience when coming into Atlanta to fly on Delta.
source: WTXL.com
Lodging
Due to COVID and us wanting everyone to feel comfortable with their stay, we decided to not offer an official host hotel.
We encourage everyone to stay in the Centennial Olympic Park area closest to the event center, The Gathering Spot
Workshops begin on 9/13 at 10 AM with registration & COVID checks from 7 AM - 10 AM
General conference admission begins on 9/14 from 7 AM - 10 AM and will conclude on 9/15 with our afterparty going from 9 PM - 1 AM on 9/16
Click Here to find hotels in the area for our conference dates
source: hotelscombined
