Top 5 Most Instagrammable Spots at Centennial Olympic Park

Fall is almost here—time to unpack your favorite sweaters, open the windows, and let the cooler air in. It’s also the perfect season for quality time and outdoor adventures with friends and family. While all our Georgia World Congress Center Authority properties offer plenty to see and do, perhaps our most iconic is Centennial Olympic […]

Driving economic growth (and enjoying the ride!)

At Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), our mission is clear: drive economic growth that benefits the citizens of Georgia and enhances their quality of life. As a key driver for Georgia’s economy, the Authority achieves this through a variety of ways, including serving as a catalyst for development, tourism, commercial and residential growth, and a major job creator […]

Kevin Duvall named new CEO of Georgia World Congress Center Authority 

For more than 50 years, Georgia World Congress Center Authority has produced the boldest of leaders. This week, that tradition continues. We are proud to announce that Kevin Duvall, our own long-standing Chief Operating Officer, has been selected as CEO. Remarkably, he is just the third here to hold that title. Duvall will replace visionary […]

Team Summit 2024: Investing in Excellence from Within  

An organization’s commitment to excellence and growth often resonates through its internal dialogue: What defines an unconventional leadership experience? How does a team create an unconventional experience that impacts an event or guest? How can you be an unconventional experience in your professional and personal life? Those topics and more were discussed at Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s (GWCCA) 8th annual TEAM SUMMIT 2024.

Celebrating Leadership Excellence: Frank Poe Honored as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEOs

In the fast-paced world of live events, true leadership is a quality that not only drives a company forward but also inspires those who work within it. Today, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our chief executive officer Frank Poe, who has recently been honored as one of ABC’s Most Admired CEOs. […]

Centennial Olympic Park’s Iconic Fountain of Rings Being Modernized with Grant from Woodruff Foundation

Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) announced that Centennial Olympic Park’s iconic Fountain of Rings is being modernized thanks to a generous $2.5 million grant from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation that aims to improve both its operational reliability and guest experience. The upgrades mark the first major enhancement of the Fountain of Rings since […]

Georgia World Congress Center Authority to honor women leaders during 2nd Annual Making HERstory event in celebration of Women’s History Month

Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) announced the return of its highly anticipated event, the 2nd Annual Making HERstory, in celebration of Women’s History Month. Scheduled for March 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET at Auditorium C101 of the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), Making HERstory aims to honor the achievements of […]

GWCCA Campus Update

On Sept. 14, Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s campus was hit with four inches of rain in 20 minutes causing significant impacts across the campus. Due to this historic rainfall, elevators IP5 and IP6 located in the southwest corner of the Red Parking Deck (closest to Mercedes-Benz Stadium) have suffered damage and are inaccessible. The […]

Teri Agosta Appointed General Manager of Signia by Hilton Atlanta

Hilton Brands announced Teri Agosta has been appointed general manager of Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the new 975-room hotel currently under construction on Championship Campus. Expected to open in late 2023, Signia by Hilton Atlanta will be connected to GWCC and will overlook the Mercedes-Benz Stadium sports and entertainment complex. Agosta will be responsible for […]

SweetWater 420 Fest finalizes festival lineup, single day tickets on sale

ATLANTA, January 21, 2022 – SweetWater Brewery Company and Happy Ending Productions are excited to announce the addition of Gov’t Mule and Thievery Corporation to complete the 2022 SweetWater 420 Festival Lineup. Single Day Tickets and the festival’s final daily lineup are now available. The String Cheese Incident (2 sets) and Snoop Dogg on Friday […]

GWCCA military veterans reflect on service on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is an official United States holiday observed annually on Nov. 11. This Year, we asked several veterans at Georgia World Congress Center Authority to reflect on their experiences and service.

Creating a Championship Campus

By Joe Bocherer, Chief Commercial Officer, Georgia World Congress Center Authority  The Georgia World Congress Center Authority continues to gain momentum in 2020 with several game-changing projects. Designed with current and future customers in mind, we will continue to transform our downtown Atlanta campus into one that is unrivaled in North America. We are creating […]

Final Four 2020: GWCCA campus’ next NCAA championship comes into focus

Last week the excitement of March Madness spilled over to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus as neighboring Philips Arena hosted Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, featuring tourney darling Loyola-Chicago and the Ramblers’ good luck charm, Sister Jean. The GWCCA had a piece of the action […]

Final Four 2020: GWCCA campus' next NCAA championship comes into focus

Last week the excitement of March Madness spilled over to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus as neighboring Philips Arena hosted Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, featuring tourney darling Loyola-Chicago and the Ramblers’ good luck charm, Sister Jean. The GWCCA had a piece of the action […]