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.
The Latest Developments at Rowen
From monthly events to construction updates on our 22 million+ square-foot potential campus — get the latest on Georgia’s largest knowledge community.
The Latest News from Rowen
Announcements
Rowen Foundation Announces Leadership Transition
The Rowen Foundation today announced that President and CEO Mason Ailstock will step down after accepting a new opportunity. The Rowen Board of Directors is conducting a national search for Rowen's next president and CEO with the Board anticipating new leadership later this fall.
Blog
Why Companies Are Choosing Georgia’s Largest Biotech Park
While Boston and San Francisco have long dominated the life sciences conversation, the Southeast is writing a new chapter, and Georgia is leading it. With 2,000 acres of preserved land for state-of-the-art facilities, labs, and collaboration spaces, Rowen is a compelling destination for biopharma and biotech industry investments that value collaborative learning, knowledge sharing, and transformative thinking.
Newsletters
Rowen Stakeholder Newsletter: June 24, 2026
Over the past three months, we’ve seen meaningful progress at Rowen—not just on site, but across the broader community. Our recent State of Rowen event was a defining moment, offering an opportunity to reflect on that shared progress and officially welcoming UCB to Gwinnett County following its $2 billion investment announcement.