DreamHack, the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival and part of ESL FACEIT Group, returns to the Georgia World Congress Center May 15–17, transforming downtown Atlanta into a three-day celebration of gaming, creators, and digital culture.
The partnership centers on the debut of the SOUR PUNCH® Arcade, a dedicated nostalgic gaming destination within the Georgia World Congress Center.
Greg Kaufmann, founder of the Atlanta chapter of CAIA, makes a compelling case for why Atlanta and Georgia are at a historic inflection point. Over the last decade, the entertainment and sports industries have emerged as legitimate institutional-grade investment options, and the world is paying attention.
DreamHack Atlanta and MomoCon Anchor Expanded 2026 Lineup. Games Week Georgia has announced its return to Atlanta in May 2026
SEAT brings together tourism and economic development leaders preparing for global visitors, artists shaping the visual identity of communities, and sports and live event partners who know how global moments drive content and visitor demand. The timing reflects a genuine convergence already taking shape across the state’s creative economy.
MomoCon is expected to have an economic impact of $43 million on metro Atlanta over Memorial Day Weekend 2026, reachinghotels, restaurants, venues, and local businesses (according to Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau).
DreamHack, the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival and part of ESL FACEIT Group, will return to Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress…
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced the launch of its Volunteer Program, designed to support a series of events scheduled to celebrate all things FIFA World Cup ‘26™. 350 volunteers will be selected and trained to support concerts and other activities, and to be ambassadors for the City.
In a world where traditional media once ruled, a new wave of digital creators is flipping the script, and it all started with video game play. Gaming culture isn’t just about entertainment; it’s a launchpad for a brand-new kind of economy.
The debate is over: film, entertainment and the broader creative industries are essential drivers of economic growth. Those of us in the industry know it, and most policymakers do too. The evidence is everywhere.