Great Spaces: Atlanta Tech Park

One of Fourteen included in Our Great Spaces for Your Corporate & Holiday Events

Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy, Peachtree Corners 30092
404-797-1221, atlantatechpark.com

Home to tech businesses that have graduated from the incubator phase and are now seeking to grow their companies to the next level in this modern, techy, coworking space and accelerator, Atlanta Tech Park also hosts events for lovers of their industrial atmosphere. Program Coordinator, Emily Pitman, filled me in on all of the ins and outs of hosting a party here.

 Picture exposed beams and ductwork in the soaring ceilings, glazed cement floors, bright orange accents like the metal frame installation at the front entrance and giant logo decals on the walls inside. Outdoor space is also available for your event.

An Accelerated Sleigh Ride into the Holiday Spirit.

There are space options at Tech Park to meet every need, from a conference room for a small group, to the Event Hall which can hold 500 people at round tables for a seated dinner (8-10 per table). Standing events can range from 100-700 people here. If you’re not featuring a buffet or a seated meal, high-tops are available for cocktail style receptions.

It’s safe to say all of your audio-visual needs will be met at Tech Park: microphones, speakers, big screens, and four replicating screens throughout the main hall.

 The Event Hall is a long hallway surrounded by offices on either side. It can be partitioned-off with black curtains called Pipe and Drape, to give you just the amount of space and intimacy you need. You can choose to blackout the entire hallway, hiding the office spaces from view on either side. If hosting a party in this area, you can have the whole space, including the café area.

The Café sits at one end of the hall. It’s a more casual area where people can sit at small, four-seater tables for a total of 30 people, or a group of 50 can stand and network with space to move outside. It includes an island for the convenience of setting-up catering.

The Private Auditorium allows for six tables of six comfortably for an intimate, seated meal. Standing room only can fit 70. If you need theater-style seating in rows for your corporate function, it can seat 100 in this manner. Alternatively, for a school-style set up with desks and two chairs at each, 40-50 people can be accommodated.

How About a Holiday Party at Atlanta Tech Park?

They don’t allow children under 16 so this space would be ideal for corporate or otherwise adult-centered events like galas, meetups, get-togethers, graduation parties, and of course, holiday parties for the techno-savvy crowd!

From cocktail hours and passed hors d’oeuvres with high tops so people can socialize and set down their drinks, to buffets or served and seated meals, they’ve got you covered.  “…served dinners are best for a party of up to 150. If you go past 200 it would take a long time to serve everyone. Typically, bigger events have buffets,” said Pitman.

Décor is entirely up to you, Atlanta Tech Park will provide Pipe and Drape, folding chairs, tables, and black linens.

The same goes for catering—with the expectation that they clean-up after themselves—although they are happy to share a list of favorite vendors with you.

They don’t have a liquor license, so hosts bring in their own liquor and hire a bartender, or attendees self-pour.

Book it!

People have started booking holiday events since the summer, so although they can be accommodating at short notice if they are available, they advise you to book your date as soon as you have it. “Companies like weekend parties and there are only so many weekends in December,” advised Pitman.

On a weekday, it would likely be an after-hours event so as not to disturb those working. On Saturday and Sunday, you can choose your time as needed from as early as 8 a.m., and ending as late as 11 p.m.

The following are quotes meant to give you an idea:

Event Space

• Low: $2500—200 people in main event space
• Mid: $5000—350 people in the main space, taking-up half the floor
• High: $10,000—$11,000 – 500 people taking-up the whole floor

Auditorium and Café

$1500 – $2000
Fees are based on the space used, duration, and the number of people. A more accurate quote for an industrial/tech holiday party can be provided by Program Coordinator, Emily Pitman at 404-797-1221.

Disclaimer: Pricing is meant as a guide and is subject to change, please check with the individual facilities directly.