ACE Day 5 - Timeless w/ Greenhouse, Russell Innovation Center, and More
About this Event
Presented by Showcase Atlanta and powered by The Gathering Spot
Please scroll down to view full schedule. Day 5 highlights include:
- Live Podcast with Congolese Diaspora
- Panel Discussion with Russell Innovation Center
- Timeless w/ Greenhouse
- ...and more
What started as a vision has become reality. ATL Culture House is now an immersive experience called Atlanta Cultural Exchange. From June 14 through July 14, The Atlanta Cultural Exchange will transform the 8th floor of The CTR into a hub for culture featuring art, fashion, innovation and immersive experiences that celebrate the depth of Atlanta's creative spirit across 8 activation days. As part of Atlanta's cultural programming strategy surrounding FIFA World Cup 2026, this experience brings together commerce, creativity and community all in one place, powered by collaborations with artists, creatives, organizations and global partners from Atlanta and beyond. The world is coming to Atlanta. And Atlanta is ready. www.atlantaculturalexchange.com
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Atlanta Cultural Exchange Gaming Lounge
Host: BCGA Foundation
Info: Step into the Gaming Lounge for free play, head-to-head competition, and live FC Tournament action powered by EA Sports FC. Experience gaming, sports culture, music, and interactive entertainment all in one space during the Atlanta Cultural Exchange.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Play Oh Word: When Hangman Met Trivia, But For the Culture
Host: Safiya Reid
Info: Oh Word is a free neuroscience-backed word game: think hangman meets trivia, but for the culture. Scan the QR code, solve clues rooted in Atlanta culture and global football history, and race to crack the word before everyone else. Your completion time posts to a live leaderboard projected in the room. Top 3 winners get a prize at the end of each day. Five minutes. No app. No download. Just you, your phone, and bragging rights.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Culture & Identity: The Congolese Diaspora in the US
Host: Consulate of Congo
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Higher Groove
Host: DJ Love G
Info: Higher Groove is a DJ-driven dance and visual experience curated by DJ Love G, blending house, disco, funk, and soulful edits into an immersive journey rooted in love, liberation, and radical joy. Every set is intentional and the dance floor becomes a sanctuary, free from pretense or barriers. We produce monthly events in Atlanta, building a devoted community around music as medicine and love.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
'Stories in Motion': A Dance Canvas: on Film - Screening and Talkback
Host: Angela Harris
Info: As Atlanta welcomes the world, Dance Canvas invites you to experience the power of movement as a universal language of storytelling and connection. This curated screening of dance short films showcases bold and innovative works from artists pushing the boundaries of movement on screen, offering perspectives that resonate across cultures and communities. Following the screenings, join Dance Canvas Artistic Director, Angela Harris, and filmmaker, Andie Knudson, for a conversation exploring the evolving art of dance filmmaking and the ways artists use movement to tell stories that transcend borders. Together, these films and voices celebrate the breadth of Atlanta's vibrant and creative dance community.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Global Tastemakers Reception
Host: HERficionado
Info: Global Tastemakers, curated by Atlanta Culture Week, is where Atlanta’s cultural leaders meet the world. During FIFA World Cup 2026, local leaders & tastemakers, international visitors, entrepreneurs, creatives, hospitality professionals, tourism stakeholders, and global influencers will gather for an afternoon of cocktails, connection, and cultural exchange. Designed to spark new relationships and global conversations, this interactive reception invites guests to engage with the diverse people and ideas shaping Atlanta’s future while celebrating the city’s growing influence as a global destination for culture, creativity, business, and community. Where Atlanta Meets the World.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Timeless by The Green House
Host: The Green House
Info: Join Adam Lee and Shegogg Cook for Timeless presented by The Green House, an immersive audio and visual experience celebrating the music that shaped Atlanta’s culture.
From the city’s Southern roots to its global influence, this interactive session invites audiences to explore the sounds that defined generations and vote on the songs they believe are truly timeless in Atlanta’s musical legacy.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Creative Business Exchange
Host: Tiara Chesmer-Williams
Info: Creative Business Exchange: Defining Momentum for Curators, Creators, and Stories - Arts and culture are the heartbeat of a global movement. But behind every thriving creative enterprise is a founder who had to figure it out on the fly — building systems, finding their footing, and scaling without losing their soul.
Join Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) for a candid, no-filter conversation with four Atlanta creatives spanning visual arts, fashion and creative strategy, music, and podcasting. They'll pull back the curtain on what it really takes to turn a passion into a sustainable business — the pivots, the breakthroughs, and the moments that almost broke them.
Whether you're a creative entrepreneur ready to grow or a visitor discovering what makes Atlanta's creative class unlike anywhere else in the world, this panel is your blueprint.
Come define your momentum.
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