GEDA 2024 Annual Conference

THURSDAY OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Registration for optional activities can be found through the conference registration page. Click the orange "Register Now" button and the top of the screen. All activities take place on Thursday afternoon, September 19th. 

If you are already registered for the event but are wanting to go back in and add an activity, click the "Register Now" button and type your name into the "Add Attendee" line and the Continue. 

• **SOLD OUT** - To be added to the wait list, click here.  Golf Tournament at The Club at Savannah Harbor ($150); Starts at 12:30, includes lunch 
• **SOLD OUT** Georgia Ports Authority Land Tour ($30); departs the Hotel at 1:30, lunch on your own.  
• To be added to the wait list, click here
• Pickleball at the Savannah Yacht Club ($25); Starts at 12:30, includes lunch

**SOLD OUT** Visit SmartLab in Savannah

Participants will be visiting a state-of-the-art STEM learning environment called a SmartLab inside a Savannah private school. We will provide lunch and transportation to and from the Hyatt, and there is no registration fee for this activity.

During our two hours at Blessed Sacrament School, we will tour the SmartLab, observe a class in the SmartLab, and enjoy a panel discussion with the teacher and school administrators over lunch.   

SmartLab Learning helps school districts transform an underutilized or new space in a school into a state-of-the-art STEM learning environment called a SmartLab. Our work is turn-key, working w/ architects and designers to outfit the lab with furniture, technology hardware, student-facing STEM kits, the curriculum, professional development, and ongoing support.  The result is a balanced, sustainable STEM program that uses project-based-learning to build workplace skills in students K-12 for years to come.

Our partnerships typically involve collaboration with community business partners and non-profits, given the power of STEM exposure in K-12 schools to build the local workforce. Students are exposed to eight industry-aligned Areas of Exploration in their local SmartLab and will be better prepared to chart a course for their future in high-needs STEM careers as a result.

STAYING IN SAVANNAH

There is limited availability at the Hyatt Regency for Wednesday and Thursday night. The GEDA negotiated rate is available until 8/26/24, subject to availability. Rooms start at $217:

Book at the Hyatt Regency

The following overflow hotels are available:

The negotiated rate at the Doubletree is available until 8/18/24, subject to availability. Rooms start at $199:

Book at the Doubletree

The negotiated rate at The Andaz is available until 8/20/24, subject to availability. Rooms start at $217:

Book at the Andaz Savannah

The negotiated rate at Hotel Indigo is available until 8/23/24, subject to availability. Rooms start at $224:

Book at the Hotel Indigo

Sponsorship Information

Click the link below to access information on sponsorship opportunities for this year's workshop. Contact Cecilia Arango, Sponsorship Chair at arango.c@tandh.com for more information!

If you are already registered for the conference but would like to add an activity to your registration, click the "Register Now" button and type your name into the "Add Attendee" line. 

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES HERE

Exhibitor Setup is Wednesday, September 18th, 8 am - 1 pm.

Deadline to have logo printed on signage is Thursday August 29th, 2024.  Any sponsor purchases this date will only be on digital promotions.

2024 Sponsors

A registrant who does not submit a written cancellation, or attend the Annual Conference, is considered a "No-Show.” No-Shows are not eligible for refunds or credits, and are still liable for outstanding balances. Those who are ill and have a doctor’s excuse or a death in the family will be excused.

Substitutions will be accepted at any time.

There will be no refunds or credits for cancellations after the close of business (5:00 pm) seven days prior the event.

All cancellation requests must be received in writing (email or hard copy) and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.

Refund requests must include the name of the attendee.

When possible, refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment.

For those who have registered and choose the bill me or pay by check option, you are still subject to the refund policy.

The Legal Stuff:

Consent to Use of Photographic Images

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, GEDA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to GEDA's use and distribution (now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities.

Liability Waiver

Waiver and Release of Liability – Please Read Carefully

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in an optional activity that has inherent risks, dangers and hazards, and my participation in such activities and/or use of equipment is voluntary.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) officers, board of directors, committee chairs, members, and employees from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, or wrongful death.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, AND BY SIGNING IT AGREE IT IS MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT THE GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION (GEDA) OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS, MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH.

Please check the box as part of your registration.