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.

MGSU Campus Map

MGSU Parking Permit

2nd Floor Map

Conference Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn, Macon/Mercer University

1220 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!

Garner IHG Macon West

110 Plantation Inn Drive Macon, Georgia 31210 US
Front desk: 1-478-4749922
Email: [email protected]
Reservation: 1 877 942 7637
Amenities include a free continental breakfast. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the state rate. Follow the unique GVEST IHG link to reserve your room today!

Conference Overview with Session Options

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Schedule at a Glance

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	detailed agenda on Sched app
12:15 - 1:20	Luncheon	Conference Center Lobby
1:20 - 2:20	60-minute Concurrent Sessions	detailed agenda on Sched app
2:30 - 3:30	60-minute Concurrent Sessions	detailed agenda on Sched app
3:30 - 3:45	Afternoon break, networking, & snacks	Conference Center Lobby
3:45 - 4:45	60-minute Hands-On Sessions	detailed agenda on Sched app

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Schedule at a Glance

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 - 8:25	General Session	Banquet Hall
8:30 - 9:30	60-minute Concurrent Sessions	detailed agenda on Sched app
9:40 - 10:40	60-minute Concurrent Sessions	detailed agenda on Sched app
10:45 - 11:45	60-minute Concurrent Sessons	detailed agenda on Sched app
11:45 - 1:15	Lunch & Learn	Banquet Hall & Lobby
1:15 - 2:15	60-minute Concurrent Sessions	detailed agenda on Sched app
2:30 - 3:30	60-minute Concurrent Sessions	detailed agenda on Sched app
3:45 - 4:45	60-minute Roundtable Discussions	detailed agenda on Sched app
5:30 pm	GVEST Night Out on the Town	See Below

GVEST Night on the Town

Join us at Yollah- Social Kitchen & Garden, 894 College St, Macon, GA 31201
Thursday 5:30pm
AIS is providing drinks and Appetizers. Must be present to receive drink ticket.

Join Us for Our Thursday Night on the Town!

Friday, October 18, 2024 Schedule at a Glance

Time	Session	Location
8:00 - 8:30	Sign In and Registration	Conference Center Lobby
8:30 - 9:30	60-minute Concurrent Session	detailed agenda on Sched app
9:35 - 10:35	60-minute Concurrent Session	detailed agenda on Sched app
10:35-10:45	Morning Break, Snacks and Networking	Conference Center Lobby
10:45 - 12:00	GaDOE Updates, Closing and Prizes	Banquet Hall