Name: DawgNation is taking over Atlanta.
Start: 2026-10-31T11:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-11-01T14:30:00-05:00
Location: COSM

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DawgNation is taking over Atlanta.

Join us at Cosm Atlanta for an unforgettable pregame experience before Georgia takes on Florida.

We’re bringing Dawgs and fans together for great food, drinks, entertainment and plenty of Georgia pride - all just steps from the action. The DawgNation team will be there throughout the event with live programming, gameday conversation and more.

Come party with DawgNation before the big game.

When

Oct

31

—

Nov

1

,

2026

Starting at

11:30am

Where

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Choose Your Invasion Options

General Admission - invasion

12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

1 pm

Plenary Session

Speaker presentation by our Co-Founders Timothy Staples and Jeffrey Hunt.

2 pm

Roundtable Discussion: “What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?”

“What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?” is a roundtable panel, hosted by moderator Leslie Patel.

DAWGNATION INVASION + STAY & WATCH

12 pm

Networking Break

Gather in the Main Hall for refreshments and to network with your colleagues.

1 pm

Workshops

“Kanban for Teams,” Lily Montenegro, Room A
“New Ideas in Accessibility,” Don Schifrin, Room C

2 pm

Keynote Presentation

Author and critic Ben Sydney will speak about their latest joint venture with the International Space Station.

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Agenda

12:00 p.m.

Opening Keynote

D.C. at the Crossroads: Defining Our Future

An inspiring address exploring Washington's opportunities and challenges in shaping an inclusive and prosperous future for all.

Mayor Evelyn Carter

1:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Affordable Housing and Transit: Bridging the Gap

A moderated conversation among experts and local leaders on practical strategies to tackle D.C.'s housing crisis and improve public transit accessibility.

Moderated by Dr. Marcus Greene

2:00 p.m.

Community Voices Forum

Grassroots Leadership in Action

A platform for grassroots activists to share stories, successes, and lessons learned in driving meaningful change within their communities.

Tasha Ramirez

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FAQ's

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE INVASION

Q: What’s included with my DawgNation Invasion ticket?

A: Your ticket includes the full DawgNation pregame experience with food, up to five complimentary drinks, live programming with the DawgNation team, gameday entertainment and up to four hours of complimentary parking.

Q: What’s included with the Stay & Watch ticket?

A: You’ll get everything included with the DawgNation Invasion, plus General Admission (GA) access at Cosm to stay and watch Georgia take on Florida after the pregame experience.

Q: Does Stay & Watch include a seat in Cosm’s Dome?

A: No. Stay & Watch includes General Admission (GA) access only and does not include a reserved Dome seat. GA viewing areas and seating are subject to availability and Cosm venue policies.

Q: Can I attend the DawgNation Invasion and still make it to the game?

A: Absolutely. The Invasion wraps up at 2:30 PM, giving fans heading to Mercedes-Benz Stadium time to make their way to the game.

Venue

Featured Guests Include:

Alvin "A.B" Bailey

Founder/ CEO, Hills4ATL

IG: @Hills4ATL

Charity Hamidullah

Muralist/ Artist
IG: @CharityMadeIt

Quality Lenz

Photographer
IG: QualityLenz

Jade Novah

Singer/Writer/Actress/Comedian
IG: @JadeNovah

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Evelyn Carter

Mayor, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Marcus Greene

Economist, Policy Advisor

Alexis Tran

Environmental policy advocate and director of "Green Futures Atlanta"

Tasha Ramirez

Activist and founder of "Voices for D.C."

Evelyn Carter

Mayor, Washington, D.C.

A Special Thanks To Our Sponsors

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