Center of Attention – Georgia World Congress Center Authority

Summer Sounds Takes Center of Attention at Centennial Olympic Park

On July 24, 2025, Centennial Olympic Park came alive with the sights and sounds of Summer Sounds at Centennial Olympic Park, a free, family-friendly event that welcomed neighbors, visitors, and music lovers from across the city and beyond. Hosted by Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the evening was a celebration of community, connection, and the […]

by Georgia World Congress Center Authority
August 11, 2025

Building the Future, One Skill at a Time: SkillsUSA NLSC Center of Attention

Every summer since 2021, SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference has brought thousands of students, educators, and industry leaders from across the country to the Georgia World Congress Center. With this year’s conference drawing over 19,000 attendees, it is a celebration of career and technical education – and a chance for students to showcase what […]

by Austin Simmons
July 17, 2025

Scenes from the Show Floor: May 2025

Texprocess 2025 Texprocess Americas showcased the latest in equipment, technology, and services for the sewn products industry, from advanced textiles to design and automation. The event drew 9,000 attendees from across the field. Interwire Interwire 2025 drew 6,000 attendees for three days of exhibits, presentations, and networking focused on the latest in wire and cable […]

by Georgia World Congress Center Authority
June 10, 2025

MomoCon 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Community, Fandoms, and Fun

MomoCon 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Community, Fandoms, and Fun In 2004, Georgia Tech’s anime club, Anime O-Tekku — named after a play on the Japanese word ‘otaku’ — devised the idea of a campus-based convention all about anime and gaming. After experimenting with a small convention called Techwood Con, the club reimagined its vision […]

by Georgia World Congress Center Authority
June 6, 2025