It’s that time of year again. It happens every Spring. It’s time for the atdc Startup Showcase. The Startup Showcase is an annual event on the Georgia technology startup scene that draws about 500 or so technology leaders, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs to see what is happening at one of the world’s leading technology accelerators.

This year there are nine companies becoming graduate members and about 50 of the most promising early stage technology startups struting their stuff. New atdc ringmaster Nina Sawczuk will be running the show. 

I am particularly excited and proud of the 2011 graduating class. Of the nine graduates I have had the honor of working closely with four whose prospects are stellar. They are:

• BLiNQ Media, which delivers breakthrough Facebook advertising optimization;
• Clearleap, enables television service providers to stream Internet video over existing broadband networks;
• PlayOn Sports, the nation’s leading high school sports media company; and
• WorthPoint, the world’s most largest resource of value data on art, antiques and collectibles.

Along with the other five graduates they comprise one of the strongest classes atdc has had in some time.

The Startup Showcase takes place on Monday May 9 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. Registration starts at noon, the program kicks off at 1:30 and the showcase runs until 4:30 followed by an after party. This is a great networking opportunity.

Looking to raise capital? Investors from every angel and VC group in Atlanta are confirmed to attend.

Looking for a new gig or new business? About 50 startups will be exhibiting in what I would call a target rich environment.

Looking to network with other entrepreneurs? There will be hundreds.

If you have any thought of meeting people in the Atlanta technology startup community, you should plan on being at this event. Buy your ticket now and you’ll save $5 off the cost at the door.