https://podcast.gwcca.org/the-authoricast/the-authoricast Welcome to The Authoricast, a podcast from Georgia World Congress Center Authority. Join host Austin Simmons as he talks with some of the industry’s top thought leaders about what makes GWCCA a championship campus, how our growth has shaped downtown Atlanta, and what goes into creating compelling guest experiences at the No. 1 convention, sports, and entertainment destination in the world. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:08:27 +0000 en-US © 2025 Georgia World Congress Center Authority A podcast from Georgia World Congress Center Authority Georgia World Congress Center Authority episodic Welcome to The Authoricast, a podcast from Georgia World Congress Center Authority. Join host Austin Simmons as he talks with some of the industry’s top thought leaders about what makes GWCCA a championship campus, how our growth has shaped downtown Atlanta, and what goes into creating compelling guest experiences at the No. 1 convention, sports, and entertainment destination in the world. 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