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2027 ECN Workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 3
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
ECN Workshop is a free professional development opportunity for Georgia Tech and colleges in the greater Atlanta community. Join the ECN community for a day full of networking, learning from industry experts across metro-Atlanta, exploring current event trends, and gaining practical strategies to elevate your events. Connect, collaborate, and leave inspired with fresh ideas and valuable new connections. More information coming soon.
Get Involved
The ECN is made up of a group of more than 500 self-selected staff members from 90 different departments who are interested in event planning or expanding their skill sets at Georgia Tech.
The Event Leadership Team is responsible for the group's strategic oversight and direction.
ECN Newsletter
Have an event planning job or interested in honing your event planning skills? All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to join the ECN to receive monthly resources, professional development experiences, and networking opportunities.
Join the Conversation
Georgia Tech faculty and staff can join our Teams channel to ask questions, share resources, and learn about the latest campus events.
MediaSpace Channel
Check out the ECN MediaSpace channel for recordings of past webinars and events.
Past Events
2026 ECN Bootcamp
TECH @ Tech: 2025 ECN Bootcamp
This session focused on leveraging technology to work smarter, streamline processes, and enhance collaboration across campus.
Session topics included an interactive keynote on maximizing AI in your day-to-day role, focused talks on space reservations, catering, procurement, and powerful breakouts on digital marketing and campus tool. View the presentations (GT Login required)
Sensory Friendly Event Planning
Join Meg Raby, head of Customer Service and sensory trainer at Kulture City, shared the importance of creating inclusive event environments for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Raby provided valuable insights on how to design and execute accessible events that welcome attendees with sensory processing disorders, autism, and other related conditions.
EMS Tips and Tricks
Ayesha Saleem, IT support professional senior, shared best practices for navigating and booking reservations in the GT Events Reservation System (commonly known as EMS). Ayesha will reviewed software features and how to streamline your search for event spaces.
Feast of Ideas: GT Catering Updates
This collaborative meeting focused on GT Catering services. GT Catering shared the latest updates, discussed menu innovations, and explored new ideas to enhance their offerings.
Freedom of Expression Protocols and Procedures
Luoluo Hong, vice president for student engagement & well-being, discussed best practices in event planning while supporting and safeguarding freedom of expression and inquiry. This webinar reviewed Georgia Tech policies, practices, and protocols as they relate to free speech and expressive activity.