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2025 Newsmaker featuring Ed Bastian and Ricky Smith

Tuesday, 09.09.2025

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Delta Flight Musuem

1220 Woolman Place
Atlanta, Georgia 30354

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A Centennial Conversation with Delta and ATL!

Join the Atlanta Press Club for a compelling Newsmaker conversation featuring Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, and Ricky Smith, General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. As both Delta and Atlanta’s airport celebrate their centennials, this discussion will explore their shared legacy, the profound economic impact on the city and region, and what the future might hold for air travel, innovation, and Atlanta’s global influence. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from two of the city’s most influential transportation leaders.

Emma Hurt, Business Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will moderate this program.

When

Tuesday, September 9
11:30 a.m. – Registration, Networking & Buffet Luncheon
Noon – Welcome Remarks
12:10 p.m. – Program with audience Q&A
1:00 p.m. – Adjourn

Where

Delta Flight Museum
1220 Woolman Place
Atlanta, GA 30354

Dress is business attire.

The ticket price includes parking. Click here for directions. 

Sponsors

The Atlanta Press Club offers sponsorship opportunities and promotion for your company with this event. Please contact Paula Hovater at phovater@atlpressclub.org or 404-625-2882 for details and benefits.

Tickets
APC member tickets – $35
Nonmember tickets – $45

Working journalists who wish to cover this event but not partake in lunch may attend for free. Reservations are still required and can be made by emailing info@atlpressclub.org.

Tables
Please contact us at julia@atlpressclub.org to purchase a table.

Not a member? Click here for more information.