Conference Information
Location
Middle Georgia State University, Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Conference Center
100 University Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206 (478) 471-2770 Middle Georgia State University is located directly off I-475 in the greater western Macon area. The Conference Center is located on the west end of the campus. Attendees should park in the lot reserved for the Conference Center. Be sure to print a Parking Permit and display it in your window. Overflow parking is available in the South Parking lot. (View Campus Map) The Conference Center is located on the 2nd floor the Professional Sciences Center near the main entrance to the Jones Building.
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Conference Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn, Macon/Mercer University1220 Stadium Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31204, US
(478) 741-5527 Check out the amenities: Hilton Garden Inn Website A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the state rate. Follow the unique GVEST Hilton link to reserve your room today! GVEST Hilton Reservation Link |
Homewood Suites1514 Bass Rd, Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-9776 Check out the amenities: Homewood Suites Website A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the state rate. Follow the unique GVEST Homewood Suites link to reserve your room today! GVEST Homewood Reservation Link |
Continuing Education
Attend GVEST and receive up to 14 CEUs! Certificates of attendance reflecting contact hours will be available for participants. At the end of the conference, please complete the conference Google Form to document your attendance. This Google Form contains all the information necessary for ACVREP to award your continuing education credit hours. The session moderator will announce the opening and closing session codes during the session. Write down both codes and enter them on the Google Form. GVEST will compile your CE hours and provide you with a certificate of attendance at the close of the conference. We also ask that you complete the session evaluation and conference feedback.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Schedule
Time |
Session |
Location |
9:00 - 10:00 |
Sign In and Registration |
Conference Center Lobby |
9:00 - 5:00 |
Exhibit Hall |
Conference Center Lobby |
10:00 - 11:00 |
General Session Welcome and Keynote |
Banquet Hall |
11:15 - 12:15 |
60-minute Concurrent Sessions |
see conference agenda |
12:15 - 1:15 |
Luncheon |
Conference Center Lobby |
1:20 - 2:20 |
60-minute Concurrent Sessions |
see conference agenda |
2:30 - 3:30 |
60-minute Concurrent Sessions |
see conference agenda |
3:30 - 3:45 |
Afternoon break, networking, & snacks |
Conference Center Lobby |
3:45 - 4:45 |
60-minute Hands-On Sessions |
see conference agenda |
Thursday, October 12, 2023 Schedule
Title |
Session |
Location |
7:30 - 8:00 |
Sign In and Registration |
Conference Center Lobby |
8:00 - 5:00 |
Exhibit Hall |
Conference Center Lobby |
8:00 - 9:00 |
60-min Concurrent Sessions |
see conference agenda |
9:00 - 9:15 |
Morning Break and Networking |
Conference Center Lobby |
9:15 - 10:15 |
60-minute Concurrent Sessions |
see conference agenda |
10:30 - 11:30 |
60-minute Concurrent Sessons |
see conference agenda |
11:30 - 1:00 |
Lunch & Learn |
Banquet Hall & Lobby |
1:00 - 2:00 |
60-minute Concurrent Sessions |
see conference agenda |
2:15 - 3:15 |
60-minute Concurrent Sessions |
Conference Center Lobby |
3:30 - 4:30 |
60-minute Roundtable Discussions |
see conference agenda |
6:00 |
GVEST Night Out on the Town |
TBD |
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Friday, October 13, 2023 Schedule
Time |
Session |
Location |
7:30 - 8:00 |
Sign In and Registration |
Conference Center Lobby |
8:00 - 9:00 |
60-minute Concurrent Session |
see program details |
9:15 - 10:15 |
60-minute Concurrent Session |
see program details |
10:15-10:45 |
Morning Break, Snacks and Networking |
Conference Center Lobby |
10:45 - 12:00 |
GaDOE Updates, Closing and Prizes |
Banquet Hall |