Thought Leadership
Inspiration for Future-Forward Companies
On the Brink of Tomorrow
Rowen’s knowledge community is where world-class dreamers, thinkers and doers come together to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Here, businesses and entrepreneurs gain fresh insights and inspiration from cutting-edge findings, with access to internationally recognized researchers, top educators and technical experts.
The Rowen Foundation’s thought leadership strategy also involves a series of industry conferences and deep interpersonal engagement bridging the private and public sector At our events, industry forerunners share bold ideas and transformative research — sparking action and innovation. When we meet, we seek to establish the deep connections that drive innovation and create opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Gain Deeper Insights at InnovATL
For its annual Convergence Summit, the Rowen Foundation partners with Metro Atlanta Chamber’s annual InnovATL platform — a multi-week celebration of the movers and shakers throughout the region.
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Gwinnett research development Rowen draws interest from four companies
Originally published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Rowen leaders are close to starting construction on their first building, a half decade after local officials approved plans for the 2,000-acre development planned between Athens and Atlanta. The project team is wrapping up the design for a convergence center, which is expected to break ground in 2026, […]
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Rowen moving closer to construction of first buildings
Originally published on the Gwinnett Daily Post. More than five years after the 2,000-plus acre Rowen “knowledge community” was first announced, its leaders say they are close to breaking ground on its first facilities. Rowen Foundation President and CEO Mason Ailstock says the research-oriented mixed-use development is currently in the design phase of a “Convergence Center.” […]
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Public Notice: Rowen Foundation May 2025 Board Meeting
Digital Meeting Details: Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm EST Click here to register! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.