GEDA 2026 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 17th. 

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

• Golf Tournament at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club ($150)
  • 1:30 PM Shotgun Start
• Georgia Ports Authority Tour by Boat ($75)
  • 2:00-4:00 PM
• Cooking Class at the Savannah Culinary Institute ($150)
  • 1:00-5:00 PM
• Small Group Workshop with Featured Speaker, Emily Thompson ($75) (click here for overview)
  • 1:00-2:15 PM

To be added to the wait list for sold out activities, please complete this form.

STAYING IN SAVANNAH

Hyatt Regency Savannah Nightly Rate: $229 (plus applicable fees and taxes)

Group Booking Link: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/SAVRS/G-GED1

Group Cutoff Date: Monday, August 24

Hotel Address: 2 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401

See these fantastic speakers and more at the GEDA 2026 Annual Conference!

Ford Graham
Partner
McGuireWoods

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Session Title: NIMBYism (Prepare for the Rapids: CAVErs and NIMBYs Ahead)

Kim Greene
Chairman, President and CEO
Georgia Power

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Andrew Heath
Deputy Commissioner
Georgia Department of Transportation

Aaron Murray
Former NFL QB | ESPN College Football Analyst | Speaker on Leadership, Performance & Mental Toughness

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Session Title: Maximizing Your Leadership Style

Emily Thompson
Founder
Bloom Talent Advisors

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Session Title: Win Any Room: Building Alignment When the Stakes are High

Thursday Optional Activity Workshop | 1:00-2:15 PM

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 a sponsorship 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 16th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Deadline to have logo printed on signage is Thursday, August 27th. Any sponsor purchases beyond this date will only be on digital promotions.

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.