Provisional chapter · Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta is building the future of GRC

Atlanta is the capital of the South and home to a massive security community. The GRC Engineering Club Atlanta Chapter uses Assure the A to connect that energy to practical GRC engineering, moving from checkbox GRC to engineered systems, together.

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Why Atlanta

Not just another meetup.

"Atlanta Assures Everything #AssureTheA"

Atlanta’s technology, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise communities create the perfect proving ground for practical compliance engineering. This chapter is where practitioners can turn shared challenges into repeatable systems.

Build in public

Turn GRC concepts into working systems through practical labs, demos, and peer-led build sessions.

Find your local crew

Meet Atlanta practitioners who are moving beyond manual evidence collection and checkbox compliance.

Grow the practice

Share what works, sharpen your engineering mindset, and help define what modern GRC looks like in Atlanta.

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Who Atlanta

#AssureTheA

Atlanta's chapter starts with the people who show up.

The 'Assure the A' mission is our shared commitment to strengthen Atlanta's GRC community through practical learning, meaningful relationships, and respect for every person who takes part.

Who belongs here

Our chapter values.

We are building an inclusive community. Bring a connection to Atlanta, curiosity about the work, respect for every member, and a willingness to help others grow. That is enough to get started.

Atlanta connection

You live, work, study, or have a meaningful professional connection to the Atlanta-area community.

GRC + technology curiosity

You are interested in GRC, cybersecurity, privacy, audit, risk, compliance, or the technology that supports them. Experience is not required.

Learn + contribute

You come ready to learn, share knowledge, support others, and help maintain a welcoming professional community.

Respect + repair

You respect every member, engage across differences in good faith, and are willing to work through conflict constructively whenever it arises.

Atlanta chapter participation will always be free. Paid national club membership is separate and is what counts toward the 20 members required for official chapter status.

Leadership

How we lead

Leadership is a team sport.

The Atlanta chapter is built by volunteers who turn community ideas into useful programs, welcoming spaces, and practical opportunities to learn. The Atlanta chapter is starting with a small, intentional group of changemakers who lead by serving, share responsibility, and make room for others to grow.

How to get involved

Own a useful piece of the mission.

We don't need more chiefs. We need people willing to hold a seat so the work has a home, then make everyone else's path lighter.

Secretary

Maintain chapter records, meeting notes, and the follow-through that keeps members informed.

Treasurer

Support responsible budgeting, clear financial records, and accessible chapter activities.

Director of Practitioner Development

Shape practical learning, mentorship, labs, and opportunities that help members grow their craft.

Director of Marketing

Tell the chapter story, and build the sponsor and community connections that create useful access, resources, and a richer member experience.

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Show up in the A

Events in the A

The Atlanta Chapter grows when people show up for GRC Engineering events, learn together, and build relationships around work that matters.

Join the Atlanta chapter roster to hear when new sessions, labs, and community meetups are confirmed.

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The 404 Summit

Build What's Next

Blacks In Technology Atlanta is gathering the local tech community at Microsoft Atlanta for three days of workshops, panels, a Microsoft hackathon, and career-ready studio time, with an opening reception and a rooftop close. Donations support the Blacks in Technology foundation.

September 21-23, 2026

FREEATL + AUG

State of the A

Atlanta + Augusta Joint Chapter Kickoff

State of the A brings the Atlanta and Augusta GRC Engineering communities together for a joint chapter kickoff. Meet chapter leaders, revisit what we are building across both chapters, hear what's coming next, and bring your questions for an open Q&A.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET

PROATL

Live Founder Q&A

with AJ Yawn

A weekly conversation with AJ Yawn, founder of the GRC Engineering Club. Bring questions, get unstuck, and hear how the club is thinking about GRC engineering.

Mondays · 10:30 AM ET

From the A

Chapter news and resources

Latest from the A.

Permanent updates on chapter milestones, event happenings, and practical resources for Atlanta GRC Engineering practitioners.

September 17, 2026Chapter

We’re an Official Atlanta Developers’ Conference Community Partner

The Atlanta chapter of the GRC Engineering Club is an official community partner of the 2026 Atlanta Developers’ Conference, with accessible tickets, beginner-friendly sessions, career programming, and a Call for Speakers open through September 24.

September 16, 2026Events

The 404 Summit Is Sold Out, but GRC Engineers Should Pay Attention

The sold-out 404 Summit brings Atlanta's technology community to Microsoft for workshops, a hackathon, career programming, networking, and evening social events September 21–23.

September 16, 2026Events

Sometimes the System Needs a Better Trash Can

Dwight Turner recaps Danielle Koppel’s Intro to GRC Engineering talk and its lessons about automation, human judgment, better systems, and the growing GRC Engineering community.

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Help Atlanta reach 20.

Anyone can attend chapter events. Add your name to the official roster and the chapter leads will keep you in the loop.

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