About Rowen
Georgia’s Largest Knowledge Community
Mission-Focused Innovation, Research and Education
Rowen is a 2,000-acre planned community in Metro Atlanta, thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation 35 miles from Atlanta. Guided by the mission-driven Rowen Foundation in partnership with Gwinnett County, Rowen provides a rare ecosystem where education, business, research and smart city solutions converge to drive innovation in medicine, agriculture and the environment.
Supported by a team of business leaders, higher-education veterans, and nonprofit experts, Rowen is poised to create an environment where businesses can grow and innovate confidently in a setting committed to both bold advancements, inspiring natural beauty and lasting impact.
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Blog
Insights from the 2025 Convergence Summit: Nature
If you’re ever driving around Georgia and see a man on the side of the road, staring at the clouds, there’s a chance you just saw Dr. Marshall Shephard. As a certified Weather Geek™, Dr. Shephard is an extremely successful meteorologist and professor at University of Georgia who sincerely appreciates the beauty in our skies. […]
Newsletters
Rowen Newsletter: December 18, 2025
A Milestone Year Marked by Leadership, Investments and Engagement Rowen 2025: A Year of Growth, Community, and Impact. We are incredibly proud of the progress Rowen has made in advancing our mission to shape a healthier, more sustainable and innovative future for Georgia. This year was marked by strategic growth, new partnerships and collaboration that established a strong foundation for our vertical development.
Blog
Insights from the 2025 Convergence Summit: The Mind
Have you ever been in a hospital with a pottery studio and music room? What about one with a DJ recording studio and performances by famous music artists? While it may seem like something out of a TV show, these artistic additions aren’t seen as unnecessary luxuries but rather necessities at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, […]