29th Annual Colloquium on International Education

Day 1: October 26

12:30PM – 2:00PM
Pre-conference Workshop

2:00PM – 2:30PM
Break

2:30PM-4:00PM
Pre-conference Workshop

6:00PM – 8:30PM
Opening reception

Day 2: October 27

8:00AM – 8:30AM
Conference Check-in and Coffee Break

8:30AM – 9:00AM
Welcome and Daily Update

9:00AM – 10:00AM
Keynote 1

10:00AM – 10:30AM
Break

10:30AM – 12:00PM
Global Learning Experience/Global Co-Ops

12:00pM – 1:30PM
Lunch and Speaker

1:30PM – 2:15PM
Industry Panel

2:15PM – 2:45PM
Networking Break

2:45PM – 4:30PM
3 Concurrent Subsessions (Attendees’ Choice)

6:00PM – 8:00PM
Dinner Banquet

Day 3: October 28

8:00AM – 8:30AM
Conference Check-in and Coffee Break

8:30AM – 8:45AM
Daily Update

8:45AM – 9:30AM
Industry Panel

9:30AM – 10:00AM
Networking Break

10:00AM – 11:30AM
3 Concurrent Subsessions (Attendees’ Choice)

12:00PM – 1:30PM
Lunch and Speaker

1:30PM – 3:00PM
3 Concurrent Subsessions (Attendees’ Choice)

3:00PM – 3:30PM
Break

3:30PM – 5:00PM
AI & Manufacturing Living Labs Demos

5:30PM – 7:00PM
Reception, Exhibitors, & Poster Session

Air Travel 

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 6000 N Terminal Pkwy Suite 4000, Atlanta, GA 30320

From Atlanta, GA

Approximate Distance: 70–75 miles

Estimated Drive Time: 1 hour 20 minutes – 1 hour 40 minutes

1. Take I-85 North toward northeast Georgia.
2. Merge onto GA-316 East toward Athens.
3. Continue on GA-316 until it becomes the Athens Perimeter (Loop 10).
4. Take the exit for Milledge Avenue / Prince Avenue (depending on your approach).
5. Follow signs toward downtown Athens and the University of Georgia.
6. Turn onto South Lumpkin Street.
7. Arrive at 1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602.

From North Carolina

Approximate Distance: Varies by city
Estimated Drive Time:

• Charlotte: 3½–4 hours
• Asheville: 3–3½ hours
• Raleigh: 6–6½ hours

1. Travel south toward Georgia via I-85 South (most direct route from western/central NC).
2. Continue on I-85 South into Georgia.
3. Take GA-316 East toward Athens.
4. Continue onto the Athens Perimeter.
5. Exit toward the University of Georgia area.
6. Follow local signs to South Lumpkin Street.
7. Arrive at 1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602.

From South Carolina

Approximate Distance: Varies by city
Estimated Drive Time:

• Greenville: 1½–2 hours
• Columbia: 2½–3 hours
• Charleston: 4½–5 hours

1. Travel toward Georgia using the most convenient route to I-85 South (from the Upstate) or I-20 West (from central SC).
2. Continue into Georgia.
3. Connect to GA-316 East toward Athens.
4. Follow GA-316 into Athens.
5. Exit toward the University of Georgia campus.
6. Turn onto South Lumpkin Street.
7. Arrive at 1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602.

From I-20 West

1. While traveling on I-20 West, take I-285 North/East around Atlanta as appropriate.
2. Merge onto I-85 North.
3. Take GA-316 East toward Athens.
4. Continue into Athens via the Athens Perimeter.
5. Exit toward the University of Georgia area.
6. Follow signs to South Lumpkin Street.
7. Arrive at 1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602.

From I-85 South

1. Travel south on I-85 South toward Atlanta.
2. Take the exit for GA-316 East toward Athens.
3. Continue on GA-316 East into Athens.
4. Follow the Athens Perimeter to the appropriate campus exit.
5. Proceed toward downtown Athens and the University of Georgia.
6. Turn onto South Lumpkin Street.
7. Arrive at 1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602.

Shuttle Services

Groome Transportation

• Direct service from ATL to Athens
• Runs approximately every hour
• Travel time: 2–2.5 hours
• Cost: ~$50–$60 one way
• Multiple drop-off locations in Athens (including UGA area)
• Advance reservations strongly recommended

Ride Share / Taxi

• Services: Uber / Lyft
• Travel time: ~1.5 hours
• Cost: ~$120–$180 (varies by demand)
• Convenient but more expensive

Weather

https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ga/athens
https://weather.gov/atlanta

Address

Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
1197 South Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA 30602

Reservations

Individuals are responsible for making their own hotel reservations and paying for their own room, tax, and incidental charges. Reservations may be made by telephone (1-800-884-1381 or 706-542-2134), or through the Georgia Center website using group code 23456. Our guaranteed rates are $159.00 for a classic king/queen and $179.00 for a double.

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Platinum & Banquet Sponsor – $15,000

All recognition benefits of premier level, plus: a panel speaker slot in an industry engagement session. An option to display company product at event, and a meal sponsorship opportunity with prominent logo placement.

Premier – $12,000

All recognition benefits of leadership level, plus: a panel speaker slot in an industry engagement session. An option to display company product at event.

Leadership – $8,000

All recognition benefits of partner level, plus: logo placement in event materials and recognition as a brand sponsor; plus 4 complimentary registration tickets.

Partner – $2,000

Logo displayed on conference materials and on-screen throughout meeting; plus 2 complimentary registration tickets.