# Event Details - **Event Name**: Techlanta 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Presented by Georgia Tech, the Applied AI and VR/AR Associations, and leading partners across industry, academia, and innovation.About this EventThe Georgia Institute of Technology, the Applied AI Association (AAIA), and the VR/AR Association (VRARA) invite you to Techlanta 2026: Driving the Future of AI, XR, and Global Innovation.Join us for a curated day of featured presentations, expert discussions, real-world use cases, demonstrations, and tours highlighting AI, XR and spatial computing, robotics, digital twins, advanced manufacturing, human-centered systems engineering, and other emerging technologies.Connect with leaders across enterprise, startups, academia, research, investment, workforce development, and the broader innovation ecosystem. Explore commercialization opportunities, research partnerships, emerging talent, and practical applications shaping the future of intelligent, immersive, and scalable technology.Techlanta is organized in collaboration with Georgia Tech OIT, the new Allen–Davidson–Coleman XR Makerspace, the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), and the Symbiotic and Augmented Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL).This year’s program will include:keynote and featured presentationsexpert panels and interactive discussionscurated exhibits and live technology demonstrationsscheduled tours of the Allen–Davidson–Coleman XR Makerspaceopportunities to connect with Georgia Tech researchers, students, and innovation leadersThe event will be held September 17, 2026, at the Georgia Tech Historic Academy of Medicine. Additional agenda, speaker, sponsor, and event details will be announced as they are confirmed.Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Atlanta’s innovation ecosystem and help shape the future of AI, XR, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technology adoption.For recruiter inclusion, group ticketing, sponsorship inquiries, media passes, or additional information, contact atlanta@thevrara.comWe look forward to seeing you at Techlanta 2026!Agenda🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMRegistration, Networking, Exhibits, and Live Demonstrations🕑: 11:45 AM - 11:55 AMWelcome and Opening RemarksHost: Adam T. KornuthInfo: Applied AI Association (AAIA) & VR/AR Association (VRARA) | Chapter President, Generative AI Chair🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:25 PMOpening KeynoteHost: Steven FergusonInfo: Georgia Institute of Technology | Deputy Director, Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:50 PMBeyond Flying CarsHost: Dr. Bruce N. WalkerInfo: Georgia Institute of Technology | Professor of Psychology and Computing🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:15 PMSAIL, ADC XR Makerspace, and ISyE's Vision for Human-Centered Systems EngineerHost: Mohsen MoghaddamInfo: Georgia Institute of Technology | Associate Professor, ISyE | Director, Allen-Davidson-Coleman (ADC) XR Makerspace | Symbiotic and Augmented Intelligence Lab (SAIL)🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:55 PMBreak - Networking, Exhibits & Live Demonstrations🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PMPractice, Reflect, Lead: AI and XR for Workforce Leadership DevelopmentHost: Meryem Yilmaz SoyluInfo: Georgia Institute of Technology | Research Scientist🕑: 02:25 PM - 02:45 PMNew Pathways to the Past: XR to Engage with Libraries and Cultural HeritageHost: Alison ValkInfo: Georgia Institute of Technology | Emerging Technologies Librarian🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:10 PMApplied Industry PresentationHost: Ryan CaseyInfo: Georgia Institute of Technology | Applied Research, PhD Student🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:40 PMGTXR: Students on the Frontier of AI, Robotics & XRHost: Ryan Clark🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PMBreak - Networking, Exhibits & Live Demonstrations🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PMClosing RemarksHost: Adam T. KornuthInfo: Applied AI Association (AAIA) & VR/AR Association (VRARA) | Chapter President, Generative AI Chair - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atlanta/techlanta-2026/100001993945297059 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 69, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Atlanta - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Historic Academy of Medicine - **lat**: 33.7783836 - **long**: -84.386859 - **full address**: The Historic Academy of Medicine, 875 West Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Techlanta 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1069321ea6bb0971b3869873fb267b98eaf38704301bbb9553caa93b74592cf6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081828-gmir.jpg?v=1786553564 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Techlanta 2026 being held? - **A:** Techlanta 2026 takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Historic Academy of Medicine, 875 West Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Techlanta 2026? - **A:** Techlanta 2026 is organized by VRAR Association - Atlanta Chapter. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Techlanta 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1069321ea6bb0971b3869873fb267b98eaf38704301bbb9553caa93b74592cf6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081828-gmir.jpg?v=1786553564", "startDate": "2026-09-17T11:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-09-17T17:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/atlanta/techlanta-2026/100001993945297059", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Historic Academy of Medicine", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "875 West Peachtree Street Northwest", "postalCode": "30309", "addressLocality": "Atlanta", "addressRegion": "GA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "33.7783836", "longitude": "-84.386859" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Presented by Georgia Tech, the Applied AI and VR/AR Associations, and leading partners across industry, academia, and innovation.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-12", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-17T17:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-12", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "69.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/atlanta/techlanta-2026/100001993945297059" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/atlanta/techlanta-2026/100001993945297059", "price": "49.00", "name": "General Admission - Early Bird" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/atlanta/techlanta-2026/100001993945297059", "price": "69.00", "name": "General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/atlanta/techlanta-2026/100001993945297059", "price": 0, "name": "GA Tech Student-Staff-Faculty Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/atlanta/techlanta-2026/100001993945297059", "price": 0, "name": "VRARA-AAIA Member Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/atlanta/techlanta-2026/100001993945297059", "price": "29.00", "name": "XR Atlanta - Marietta XR Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "VRAR Association - Atlanta Chapter", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/vrar-association-atlanta-chapter/21883671", "description": "The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is an international organization designed to foster collaboration between innovative companies and brands in the VR and AR ecosystem that accelerates growth, fosters research and education, helps develop industry standards, connects member organizations and promotes the services of member companies.\n\n\nHome to some of the most accredited technical institutions and well-known brands in the world, Atlanta is proud to be a highly innovative and tight-knit community of students, professionals, and industry leaders! 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