ECN Chair Elections
Apply for ECN Chair!
Complete the form to apply to one of our two ECN chair positions.
For more information on the ECN chair roles, review the ECN Leadership Plan.
Applications close July 8th. Voting begins July 11th.
Upcoming Events
Summer Schedule Coming Soon
After a successful ECN Bootcamp (see below for presentations), the ECN leadership team is working on a schedule of summer events. If you have recommendations on events or topics, email the team at events@gatech.edu
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
TECH @ Tech: 2025 ECN Bootcamp
Wednesday, May 28
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
John Lewis Student Center
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the ECN Bootcamp. This free professional development 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
April 15
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.
Mastering High Stakes Conversations 201
In her recent ECN Workshop keynote address, Coach Karen unpacked the anatomy of High Stakes Conversations, providing a new framework to recognize the power of important conversations. Join Coach Karen as she teaches the critical elements of High Stakes Conversations: Acknowledgment and Validation.
Freedom of Expression Protocols and Procedures
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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.
Campus Tickets Interest Session
Thursday, July 18
1 - 2 p.m.
Virtual Event
Join Student Center Programs Advisor, Emily Love, to learn more about how Campus Tickets can aid you and your organization in reserving and selling tickets for your upcoming events efficiently online.
This session will discuss the features and merits of Campus Tickets, including timed tickets, waivers, tiered ticket pricing, event support staffing options, and much more! For questions, reach out to campustickets@stucen.gatech.edu.
