AfroTech Conference 2026
Ryan Wilson
CEO & Co-Founder, The Gathering Spot
Track Legacy Speaker, Entrepreneurship
Biography
Ryan Wilson is the visionary CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot, a national private membership network redefining community and collaboration for Black professionals. At just 24, he secured funding to launch TGS in Atlanta, which has since expanded to multiple cities and become a hub for entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers. A recognized thought leader, Ryan has spoken at major institutions and corporations, been honored as one of The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, and serves on numerous civic boards. A Georgetown University and Law Center graduate, he resides in Atlanta with his wife and children.
Sessions
Third Spaces & Building Real Community with The Gathering Spot
Thu, Nov 5, 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
Track Entrepreneurship
Ryan Wilson and TK Petersen, co-founders of The Gathering Spot, share how they built one of the country's most influential membership communities and why intentional third spaces are essential for career growth, creative collaboration, and surrounding yourself with people who elevate you.
