Hey good people, here is the list of summits in and around the city this year. Summits tend to be smaller with a niche focus on the topic compared to conferences that are more broad. Also, summits likely have more workshops and deliverables! Check out the opportunities to make new connections and to stay up to date with the latest trends and innovations in the industry. Don’t forget to network and follow up!

This post is updated at the start of each month, so check back regularly for the latest additions and updates.

The NSN Young Professionals Summit is a high-impact two-day career and development experience happening March 13–14, 2026 in Atlanta, designed for emerging leaders and professionals (especially those under 30) who want to sharpen skills, build meaningful industry connections, and accelerate their career trajectory. From interactive workshops and executive keynotes to a career fair with top recruiters and even a $5,000 sales pitch competition, this summit puts you in the room with leaders who are shaping the future of business and sales. If you’re a young professional hungry to grow your network, level up professionally, and dive into hands-on learning with peers and senior leaders, this event is built for you.

The 2026 Spring Summit hosted by Meeting Professionals International Georgia takes place on March 17, 2026, from 10 AM–4 PM at Brookhaven City Centre, 4001 Peachtree Road NE in Brookhaven, Georgia. It’s a full-day gathering designed to help meetings and events professionals grow through TED Talk-style sessions, dynamic speakers, wellness activations, and networking with industry peers. Admission varies by attendee type: Planner Member and Non-Member tickets are $85, Supplier Member $95, Supplier Non-Member $115, and $60 for students, with member rates extending to preferred and premiere MPI members. The summit’s theme focuses on finding balance and fueling professional success. This event combines education, connection, and inspiration for planners and suppliers alike.

The BWFN Summit 2026: “Unbreakable Lens – The Power of Community” will take place on March 21, 2026, at 40 Courtland St NE in Atlanta, GA, bringing together creatives and industry leaders in film, television, and media for a day of learning, inspiration, and meaningful connections. Attendees can expect panels, discussions, and networking opportunities centered around storytelling, career growth, and the impact of community in the entertainment industry. Tickets start at $50 for general admission, $75 with the awards luncheon, and $15 for students. This event is ideal for filmmakers, writers, producers, actors, media professionals, and anyone interested in breaking into or growing within the film and television space. It’s also a strong fit for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to connect with influential voices shaping the future of entertainment.

The journey of the summit, started with a simple yet powerful idea: to bring experts together and the way we think about, create, distribute, and enjoy food.

Join us on March 26th leading food innovators, professionals, and experts as they discuss the newest innovations, technologies and developments in the industry. Key speakers come from some of the largest companies to share their best practices, regulations, and techniques. Over 2 days they will share cutting-edge case studies and exciting stories that can help you improve your product launch success rate.

The Humanizing Government Contracting Summit takes place on March 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together GovCon professionals for a day of panels, fireside chats, and networking focused on blending policy, strategy, and relationships to scale in the federal contracting world. Held at MODEx Studio in Buckhead Village, the summit will feature senior federal executives, prime industry leaders, and GovCon trainers, and offered tickets ranging from virtual access to in-person passes (early bird, general admission, etc.) with prices starting around $49–$99. This event is ideal for government contractors, business developers, small and mid-sized firm leaders, and anyone looking to deepen their industry insight and connections in a collaborative setting.

The Super South Summit took place in Atlanta, Georgia, centered at the Georgia Aquarium, over March 30, 31 and April 1, 2026, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, academics, policymakers and investors focused on sustainable innovation, climate action and resilient economic systems. Across three days of plenary talks, interactive breakouts, an innovation expo and even documentary-style film programming, the Summit explored themes from circular economy and clean technology to smart cities, energy and sustainable agriculture. Early registration pricing is available prior to March 1 on the official site. Super South is especially well-suited for sustainability leaders, climate tech founders, corporate innovators, impact investors and research-oriented professionals looking to connect, collaborate and accelerate solutions for climate and economic resilience.