What is Future. ATL. Now?

Students at Atlanta Public Schools (APS) have incredible stories to tell and “ideas worth sharing” with Atlanta and the world. An annual Future. ATL. Now. event will serve our community and teach students this important form of storytelling. Students will experience personal growth, and the community will benefit from the power of shared concepts. This event program can be structured to be a sustainable program that grows each year.

The event will showcase bold, future-focused ideas from APS students on topics ranging from healthcare to AI, civic innovation, and more. It’s intended to be a space where the next generation of Atlantans will share their vision for a better city. A donation helps support AV and catering pricing, printed material and signage, and labor security pricing.

Join us in empowering youth voices and surrounding communities. Voices of today, visions of tomorrow.

Event Details:

Date: March 7, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm

Venue: Loudermilk Conference Center (sponsored)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor ($10,000) - recognition in welcome, closing, event signage, event communications, website, social media, news releases and more!
Gold Sponsor ($5,000) - recognition in welcome, closing, event signage, event communications, website, social media, news releases and more!
Silver Sponsor ($3,000) - recognition on stage, event signage, event communications, website, and more!
Bronze Sponsor ($1,000) - recognition in event signage, event communications, website, and more!

Break 1 Sponsor ($5,000) - recognition on stage prior to break, event break signage, event communications, website, news releases and more!
Break 2 Sponsor ($5,000) - recognition on stage prior to break, event break signage, event communications, website, news releases and more!

Future. ATL. Now. Supporter ($250) - recognition on website, event signage and more!

Student and Advisory Committee Members hosting this event:

Student Committee:

Samaya Agarwal, Junior, Midtown High School (Co-Chair)

Sire Washington, Junior, KIPP Atlanta (Co-Chair)

Nick Aaron, Junior, Maynard Jackson High School

Elaina Bethune, Junior, KIPP Atlanta

Kai Chen, Junior, Midtown High School

Haile Irving, Junior, Maynard Jackson High School

Dylan Knight, Junior, Midtown High School

Devin Mitchell, Junior, Therrell High School

Dekoda Roberts, Junior, KIPP Atlanta

Nick Federov, Senior, Midtown High School

Zemirah Skinner, Senior, KIPP Atlanta

Advisory Committee:

Brian Blake, PhD, President Georgia State Univ & Current APS Parent

Lisa Boyd, Midtown High School Teacher, AP Capstone & ELA teacher

Kyra M. Caldwell Templeton, PhD, Program Director of Student Engagement and Student Advisory Council Co-Advisor

Kenui Mitchell, Program Director, City of Atlanta

Ann Cramer, Community Supporter & Former APS Parent

Jeff Cramer, Community Supporter, Former APS Teacher & Former APS Parent

Karri Hobson-Pape, Community Supporter & Former APS Parent

Janean Lewis, Senior Advisor to Mayor Andre Dickens, Youth Development & Education Policy

Maria Saporta, Community Supporter, Journalist, APS Alumni & Former APS Parent

Ken Zeff, PhD, (Advisor) APS Board of Education