Name: UATL Culture Connect Presents: 404ward
Start: 2026-08-20T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-20T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Retreat by The Gathering Spot

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Join us Thursday, August 20, at Retreat by The Gathering Spot for a special edition of Culture Connect, celebrating UATL’s 404ward, a series recognizing the people moving Atlanta and Black culture forward.

Atlanta has long been a hub for Black creativity, ambition, and innovation. As the city continues to grow, what makes Atlanta the destination for the next generation of creators, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers? And how do we keep the city's brightest talent here?

To explore these questions, UATL is bringing together some of the city's most exciting voices for an evening of art, music, and conversation.

A ticket is required for each individual guest. Entry is first come, first served - ticket does not guarantee entry.

Dress Code

Elevated Business Casual

When

Wednesday

,

February

18

,

2026

6:00pm

Where

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Agenda

6:00 p.m.

Pre-Mixer

Check-In & Light Apps

7:00 p.m.

Discussion

Conversation with 404ward Guests

8:00 p.m.

Post-Event Networking

Culture, Cocktails & Connection

Venue

Atlanta journal-Constitution:

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