ATL Global Innovation Weekend

ATL Global Innovation Weekend is a three-day civic hackathon in Atlanta’s South Downtown, bringing together technologists, creatives, students, and civic leaders to build real solutions for the city. Timed with the 2026 World Cup, winning teams receive prizes, mentorship, and opportunities to pilot ideas that create lasting impact.

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Join us for the Showcase on Sunday Feb 22nd

Driving real change

The Focus Areas

Public Safety & Walkability

Make Downtown safer, smarter, and easier to navigate.

Cultural Preservation & Storytelling

Elevate ATL history and voices through new experiences.

Economic Opportunity & Business Vitality

Fuel creatives and unlock growth for local businesses.

Sustainability & Public Space Activation

Green, active spaces that invite connection and healthier living.

Civic Engagement & Advocacy

Build pathways that empowers every Atlantan to shape our city.

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Why This Moment Matters

In 2026, Atlanta will host the World Cup — the city’s largest global moment since the Olympics. As a primary gateway to the matches, South Downtown sits at the center of that spotlight. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine it as a place that reflects the full spirit of Atlanta, showcases our culture, creativity, and civic ingenuity to the world, and lays the foundation for America’s next great innovation district.

Winners receive prizes, mentorship, and piloting opportunities.

HoSD serves as the engine — creating pathways for projects to take root in South Downtown and grow from there.

Real solutions delivered before the World Cup — sustained long after.

This is not just a competition.

It's a moment to fuel Atlanta’s future.

What are we hoping for?

Desired Outcomes

UNITE

Atlanta’s most diverse talent across sectors and communities

GENERATE

Pilot-ready projects that drive impact and growth

POSITION

South Downtown as a global showcase of authentic Atlanta culture, creativity, and civic ingenuity

BUILD

Solutions that serve Atlanta well beyond 2026

Are you interested in volunteering, coaching or judging?