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On January 30, 2006, representatives from private, public, academic, and non-profit organizations across six southern states gathered in Atlanta, GA for a groundbreaking symposium on the future of the emerging southeastern MegaRegion, known as the Piedmont Atlantic MegaRegion (PAM). This gathering, both informative and action-oriented, laid the framework for a region-wide agenda aimed at the creation of policies, infrastructure, resources, and regional cooperation to position the southeastern MegaRegion for success in the global economy.
Presentations and speeches were given by elected officials, including U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson and Mayor Shirley Franklin of Atlanta, as well as by representatives from other MegaRegions throughout the United States. In addition, a panel discussion and five different breakout sessions allowed for an in-depth discussion of the issues surrounding MegaRegions. At the conclusion of the day, attendees had discussed the future of the southeastern MegaRegion, explored common opportunities and challenges, and reviewed efforts underway in other parts of the country.
