11:00 AM

Information Session at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCCC)

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

(exact room location to be announced)

11:30 AM

Boxed lunch at GWCC

12:30 PM

Atlantic Limousine buses depart the GWCC to shuttle attendees to the Georgia State Capitol

12:45 PM

Capitol Activation – South Wing Rotunda

• Six (6) 6-foot tables placed throughout the South Wing with black linen

• Quick note: We are not providing Georgia bags this year, but destinations are encouraged to bring giveaways or promotional items if you choose!

• Destinations may also bring pop-up banners.

1:45 p.m.

Program Begins at Podium

• Welcome Remarks – Amanda Dyson-Thornton, GACVB
• Remarks – Lynda Smith, ETAG
• Remarks – Chris Hardman, GHLA
• Remarks – Jay Markwalter, Explore Georgia
• Remarks – Rep. Ron Stephens
• Remarks – Sen. Drew Echols
• Governor’s Remarks - Governor Kemp

Following the Governor’s Remarks:

• Presentation of oversized check with Governor and First Lady
• Group photo opportunity on the Capitol steps

3:00 PM

​(Tentative)

Economic Development Committee meetings

• GACVB members are encouraged to attend.

​We strongly encourage attendees to schedule meetings with their elected officials in advance.

• ​GACVB will provide talking points and suggested questions to assist with your meetings.

​Shuttles will run back to GWCC/Omni on a loop from 3-6 pm.

4:00 PM

Evening reception with elected officials in the Blue Room at the Railroad Depot

(directly across the street from the Capitol.)

• Podium Remarks from VIP's and Dignitaries.

6:00 p.m.

 Event concludes

• Shuttles run back to GWCC/Omni.

• GACVB Members & Partners are encouraged to enjoy the Atlanta Dining Scene on their own.