OPEN Atlanta

Networking - But make it caffeinated. ☕

We’re back with our monthly coffee chats! Join OPEN Atlanta for some great convos, new connections, and even better Yemeni coffee.

📍 Shibam Coffee
🗓 July 17 | 🕡 6:30–7:30 PM

No suits. No speeches. Just good people and great brews.

What an amazing turnout tonight! ✨☕️
The Yemeni coffee and Adeni chai were next level.
A huge thanks to for sponsoring this OPEN Atlanta Coffee Chat and to for being such a warm and welcoming host!

☕ Join us for an OPEN Atlanta Coffee Chat this Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:30 PM at . Thank you to Excel Remodeling Renovations for sponsoring this event!

Whether you’re new to the city or a longtime local, pull up for good convo, community, and caffeine. 💬💡

See you there!

🌱 OPEN Atlanta Presents
Cultivating Career & Community

📅 Date: Sunday, May 4th
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Edible Brands HQ (details provided after registration)
🎟️ $5 per person (to cover lunch)
🔗 Advance Registration Required: bit.ly/openatlmay42025

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of connection and conversation focused on cultivating your career while strengthening your community roots.

🎤 Featured Speakers:
🍓 Faraz Iqbal
Chief Technology Officer, Edible Brands

🧠 Dr. Nabile Safdar
Interim Chief AI Officer & Associate Chief Health Informatics Officer, Emory Healthcare
Endowed Professor & Vice Chair of Informatics, Emory University | Board Member

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with visionary leaders at the forefront of innovation in tech, healthcare, and community building.

🔗 Register now to secure your spot: bit.ly/openatlmay42025

Fajitas always hit… but they hit a little different when shared with friends!😉🌮

A big big thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Iftar! It’s always a great time connecting with familiar and new faces.

Be sure to keep an eye out for information on our upcoming coffee chats and events! We’ll see you at the next one!

🌙 Join OPEN Atlanta for our Annual Iftar!

📍 Moctezuma Mexican Grill, 13020 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004

🗓 Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00 PM

Enjoy a delicious fajita bar, bring your family and friends, and celebrate togetherness this Ramadan!

🎟 Adults: $25 | Kids (10 & under): $15

Advance registration required via Eventbrite: 🔗 bit.ly/openatliftar2025

What a great turnout for our first Fireside chat of the year, Elevate You! A massive thank you to Khawaja Saeed and Sara Khalid for sharing their tips on personal branding and another huge thank you to everyone who showed up!

Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming events and coffee chats! We’ll see you at the next one! 😉

🚨🚨TOMORROW!🚨🚨 🌟 Join OPEN Atlanta for an Inspiring Fireside Chat: “Elevate YOU”! 🚀✨

📅 Sunday, February 16th | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

📍 Karachi Broast & Grill - Roswell | 11235 Alpharetta Hwy, #140, Roswell, GA 30076

Discover how to elevate your personal and professional brand during our exclusive Fireside Chat featuring a panel of inspiring experts who will educate, empower, and motivate you to grow your brand.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local digital marketing professionals and expand your network!

❗️ IMPORTANT: Please set a reminder to call the restaurant at (770) 643-9553 the day before the event to place your food order and guarantee a spot. Everyone pays on their own!

📜 Menu: bit.ly/kbagroswell (http://bit.ly/kbagroswell)
We can’t wait to see you there!

Happy New Year! Join OPEN Atlanta for our 1st Coffee Chat event of 2025. ☕️

Looking to connect with fellow business professionals? Stop by for a casual meet-up where you can exchange ideas and grow your network. Feel free to bring friends along!

📍 Pop’s Coffee Co, 11444 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, GA 30076
🗓 Saturday, September 25th | ⏰ 11 AM - 12 PM

No RSVP required—just drop by and enjoy! See you there! 👋

We had an incredible time last night, as we were joined by our current - and hopefully future - charter members for a Charter Member Appreciation Dinner!

A massive thank you to the members of OPEN Atlanta that helped make this year a success. We appreciate you for serving as leaders, mentors, and investors in the Pakistani community. Here’s to more growth in the future!

🌟 What an incredible turnout at the 2024 OPEN Atlanta Annual Retreat! We are so grateful to all the attendees who brought their energy and enthusiasm, making this event a resounding success.

A special thank you to our amazing speakers, Shakir Moin, Monica Sunny, Faraz Zubairi, Zaheer Faruqi, Bassem Fakhoury, and our moderators, Khurram Moiz, Tanzil Manawar, and Zaffer Sange, who shared their insights and expertise, inspiring us all to elevate our entrepreneurial journeys and professional careers.

Additionally, a heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors, , , , , , , and ! Your contributions truly made a difference!

Stay tuned for highlights from the retreat and more upcoming events! We’ll see you at the next one😉

🚨 Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our OPEN Atlanta Mentorship Program, debuting this Saturday, October 26th, at the 2024 OPEN Atlanta Annual Retreat! 🔗 Details and Registration: bit.ly/openatl-annualretreat2024

🌟 Whether you’ve already signed up to be a mentor or mentee, or you’re still exploring, join us for an exclusive program overview. We’ll walk through what to expect, how to maximize your experience, and set you up for success.

📋 Leading the program: We are honored to have Rizwan Masood, an expert in organizational transformation, guiding this initiative. His wealth of experience will help shape impactful mentoring relationships that empower both mentors and mentees.

💼 The Mentorship Program fosters growth, builds meaningful connections, and provides invaluable insights to participants across all industries.

But that’s not all! Our Annual Retreat agenda is packed and promises to reignite and elevate your leadership brand to the next level. Join me, along with Raabia Siddiqui, Mohsin Bashir, CPA, Zaki Siddiqui, Hina Babar, and the rest of the OPEN Atlanta Executive Team, as we explore this year’s theme: “Reignite Leadership: Transform Business Visions into Reality.” ✨

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing event sponsors: Atlanta Muslim Running Club (), Y Propel (ypropel_ypn), Aventure Aviation (), The Baig Firm (), Noor Sight & Bytes ( by ), Ria Events & Design (), and Khaana by Saima ()

📅 Mark your calendars and join us! This is your moment to invest in your personal and professional development. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity!

See you this weekend!