Georgia Tech, VRARA and AAIA Announce Techlanta 2026
Atlanta, GA — August 18, 2026 — The Georgia Institute of Technology, the Virtual Reality
Augmented Reality Association (VRARA), and the Applied AI Association (AAIA) are bringing
together leaders across academia, industry, and emerging technology for Techlanta 2026:
Driving the Future of AI, XR & Global Innovation, taking place September 17, 2026 at
Georgia Tech’s Historic Academy of Medicine.
The event will feature Georgia Tech and Atlanta technology leaders exploring the convergence
of artificial intelligence, extended reality, robotics, human-centered systems, and other emerging
technologies. Programming will include keynote and featured presentations, live technology
demonstrations, networking, and opportunities to engage with the Atlanta technology
ecosystem.
Techlanta builds on the organizations’ ongoing collaboration to showcase Atlanta’s position as a
global hub for emerging technology innovation while creating new connections between
industry, research, and the next generation of talent.
Registration is now open for Techlanta 2026. Register now →
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techlanta-2026-tickets-1993945297059
“Atlanta continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for emerging technologies, and
we’re excited to build on our collaboration with Georgia Tech, one of the world’s premier
universities, to drive applied R&D and strategic innovation across the Southeast and beyond,”
said Adam Kornuth, Atlanta Chapter President of the VRARA and AAIA Atlanta chapters.
With over 60 chapters around the world, the VRARA and AAIA boast a network of more than
80,000 professionals and 4,000 organizations.
For more information about the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association, visit
thevrara.com. For more information about the Applied AI Association, visit aaiaglobal.com.
For more information about joining the Atlanta chapters and becoming more involved in the
global ecosystem, contact atlanta@thevrara.com or atlanta@aaiaglobal.com.
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