Avant South 2025 Schedule

Get ready for two days packed with bold ideas, real talk, and future-forward insights. While we’re still finalizing our speaker lineup, here’s a look at the event’s flow so you can plan ahead.

Thursday, October 16

9:3010 a.m. Registration & Check-In

10 a.m.–12 p.m. MasterClasses

12 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch and Keynote (Welcome Session)

1:30–3:30 p.m. Networking & Showcase

Friday, October 17

8–9 a.m. Registration & Breakfast

9 a.m. Breakout Sessions

10:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions

11:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions

12:30 p.m. Networking Break

1–3 p.m. Lunch, Keynote & Showcase

*Schedule subject to change due to really cool stuff

ATL Innovation Cup

Don't miss your chance to make their mark on the 2026 World Cup. Team up and pitch ideas that boost fan fun, support local business, and unite communities. All college students are encouraged to apply by Sept. 17.

EXPLORE OUR TRACKS

CHART YOUR OWN PATH

Each breakout session will fall into one of these five focused tracks. You’ll choose from panels, sessions, fireside chats, and more within these themes, allowing you to customize your conference experience around the topics that matter most to your work and interests.

Shaping the Systems | Public Impact

Explore how smart policy, strategic investment, and public-private partnerships are revolutionizing transportation and logistics.

Re-Imagining the Flow | Supply Chain & Logistics

Atlanta has long been the hub of movement. This track dives into the future of global commerce — how automation, sustainability, and resilience are reshaping the way people and products move across the world, and beyond.

Driving innovation | Digital Transformation

Technology is redefining what’s possible for organizations and their customers. This track highlights how leaders are unlocking new opportunities with AI, digital trust, and agile design — transforming experiences that move industries forward.

Building What’s Next | Founders & Business Growth

Welcome to the starting line of what's next. This track spotlights the Southeast’s boldest founders, builders, and backers — sharing stories, strategies, and insights on turning ideas into impact. From startup to scale, this is where the next wave begins.

Igniting the Future | Student Visionaries

This track is for you—the next generation of innovators and change-makers. Gain practical insights, mentorship, and real-world stories to discover how your voice, vision, and skills can shape the future of how we move.