Atlanta Tech Week is almost here, and Curiosity Lab is excited to welcome the Atlanta innovation community to Peachtree Corners!
On Sunday, August 9, Curiosity Lab will host the kickoff of the 2026 Atlanta Tech Week alongside Atlanta Tech Park, welcoming founders, investors, companies, students, and technology enthusiasts for a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology across the Atlanta region. Curiosity Lab is located at 147 Technology Pkwy NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092.
Atlanta Tech Week is part of a national series of technology events hosted in cities across the country, bringing together innovation communities to explore what’s next, build connections, discover new companies, and experience the technologies shaping the future. As a living laboratory for place-based deployment, Curiosity Lab is excited to welcome the Atlanta innovation ecosystem to Peachtree Corners and showcase how emerging technologies move from ideas and prototypes into real-world applications.
All Curiosity Lab programming will take place inside The Exchange, our new large event space located in the expanded Innovation Center. From startup stories and artificial intelligence to robotics and connected infrastructure, attendees will hear directly from the founders, companies, and innovation leaders building the future. Both Curiosity Lab discussions are free, but registration is encouraged.
Parking is available at Curiosity Lab (147 Technology Pkwy NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092) or directly across the street in the ASHRAE lot (180 Technology Pkwy, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092).
1:00–2:00 PM: From Prototype to Real-World Impact (Register HERE)
Pouyan Azizpour, Innovation Program Manager of Curiosity Lab, will be joined by:
- Ray Atrvash, CEO, PavePal
- Eric Hornsby, CEO, SmartPoint I/O
- Chris Kocks, President & Co-Founder, MerlinTPS
What happens after you’ve built a great technology? For many startups, the next challenge is proving it works in the real world. Hear from founders who tested their innovations in Peachtree Corners and discover how those deployments led to new customers, product improvements, partnerships, and business growth. Whether you’re building a startup, supporting innovation, or just curious about how new technologies make it into everyday life, this conversation offers an inside look at the journey from prototype to real-world impact. Register HERE to visit Curiosity Lab for this FREE discussion in Peachtree Corners on August 9.
2:15–3:15 PM: Building Companies for the Physical World (Register HERE)
Emily Heintz, Curiosity Lab, will be joined by:
- Emily Dinu, Founding Partner, Numinous Capital
- Rahul Saxena, Executive Director, Create-X
Building a company around robotics, mobility, energy, advanced infrastructure, or other physical-world technology comes with challenges that software startups do not always face. How do founders validate demand, attract capital, prepare for manufacturing, and build a company capable of scaling? Hear from leaders who help technical founders launch, fund, test, and scale ambitious companies. Whether you’re building, investing, or simply curious about how complex technologies reach the market, this conversation offers an inside look at what it takes to turn technical innovation into a successful business. Register HERE to visit Curiosity Lab for this FREE discussion in Peachtree Corners on August 9.
Experience Innovation Throughout the Afternoon
Attendees will not just hear about the future, they will experience it. Throughout the afternoon, robots from AlphaRobotics will be serving sweet treats to attendees while showcasing how robotics can create new interactive experiences.
Whether you’re a founder looking for your next step, a company exploring emerging technology, an investor searching for what’s next, or someone who simply loves innovation, Atlanta Tech Week is designed to help you connect, learn, and experience the future. We can’t wait to welcome you to Peachtree Corners!
Interested in attending in-depth innovation programming throughout the week? Tickets for the full week of programming during Atlanta Tech Week can be purchased HERE.
