2023 Georgia Climate Conference

Minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities around climate change in Georgia

You’re invited to join us for three days of community and collaboration in Athens, GA.

The 2023 Georgia Climate Conference aims to support and accelerate Georgia’s efforts to take practical steps to minimize the risks and maximize the opportunities associated with a changing climate. The event will bring together 400 attendees representing multiple sectors and areas of expertise to collaborate, raise awareness of work across the state, highlight progress, and identify opportunities to do more. Some components of the conference will be available online to registered participants.

Speaker(s):
Keynote, plenary, and session speakers will include experts on climate change from academic, business, state and local government, community leaders, and NGOs from around the state. Visit our 2023 Georgia Climate Conference website for more information.

Event Date:

Location:

Schedule:
7:00 a.m.: Registration opens
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Buffet breakfast available
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.: Opening Plenary Session
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Three breakout sessions in each of five rooms; refreshment breaks.
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.:  Buffet lunch, UGA Sustainability tours available
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Afternoon Plenary Session
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Poster Session, Exhibits, and Lightning Talks

Credit Information:
Visit our Georgia Climate Project website for credit information.

Cost:

• Early registration: $250
• Students (please provide proof of enrollment) or Panelists/Speakers: $90
• Late registration (after April 15): $350

Event Cancellation Policies:
(1) A cancellation received by 5:00 p.m. ET on or before April 15, 2023 will be refunded, minus a $35 processing fee. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) To change or cancel your registration, call (706) 542-7493, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. (3) If an event is cancelled for any reason, the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel will not be responsible for any charges related to travel.

Hotel Cost:
Individuals are responsible for making their own hotel reservations and paying for their own room, tax, and incidental charges. We have arranged for the following blocks with reduced rates guaranteed until at least April 14th:

 Georgia Center Hotel

• Classic king/queen/custom Room: $109
• Select Double queen/double: $149

You can reserve a hotel room using room group code 94751 until April 17, 2023. After that date, please call the Georgia Center to request a hotel room with block code 94751. If a room is available, you will receive the group rate. Rates shown are net and non-commissionable. All taxes and government fees applicable at the time of the event will be in addition to the rates noted above. Sales Tax in Athens/Clarke County, effective April 1, 2018, is 8%. Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. Check-out is 11:00 a.m. Secure luggage storage is available. Parking is $10 per day.

To change or cancel your hotel reservation, call (800) 884-1381 or (706) 542-2134.

 Hotel Indigo

• Single King: $159
• Double Queen: $179

You can reserve a hotel room using block code UCC until April 14, 2023. Enter requested dates between check-in 05/14/2023 to check-out 05/18/2023. The booking link is for the main dates of your group block. Guests will need to call the hotel directly if they wish to add additional days to their stay. Call the hotel reservations directly at (866) 808-1483 and reference the Georgia Climate Conference block code UCC.

 Springhill Suites

• Queen/queen suite: $139

You can reserve a hotel room using Marriott International Group Rate until April 14, 2023. Room rates quoted above are subject to applicable tax and $5 state fee. Breakfast and Wi-Fi included in rate. Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. on arrival day and check-out is 11:00 a.m. on departure day. Individual guests are responsible for making own reservations and payment. Any rooms not reserved by Friday, April 14, 2023, will be released. Parking is $10 per day per car.

 Holiday Inn Express

• Two Queen beds: $119

You can reserve a hotel room using Holiday Inn Express Rate until April 14, 2023. Room rates quoted above are subject to applicable tax and $5 state fee. Breakfast and Wi-Fi included in rate. Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. on arrival day and check-out is 11:00 a.m. on departure day. Individual guests are responsible for making own reservations and payment. Any rooms not reserved by Friday, April 14, 2023, will be released. Parking is $10 per day per car.

Parking:
The University of Georgia’s South Campus Parking deck is conveniently located next to the Georgia Center; there is a second university owned Carlton Street Parking deck available two blocks away. The University charges a nominal fee for hourly and maximum of $10 daily parking in the decks.

Program Contact Information:
Program Contact:
McKenzie Beverage
(706) 542-6824
mckenzie.beverage@emory.edu

Registration Contact:
The Georgia Center
(706) 542-7493
registration@georgiacenter.uga.edu

Special Needs:
If you require special services, email sales@georgiacenter.uga.edu by April 15, 2023.