Upcoming Events
June 2026 Professional Development Session
Partnering With Institute Communications: A Practical Guide for Event Planners
Monday, June 29
11 a.m. – Noon
Kirkwood Room, Exhibition Hall
Join representatives from Institute Communications for an overview of the resources and services available to support campus events. Learn how to access communications channels, photography and video services, and other tools that can help you promote your events more effectively. Bring your questions for a live Q&A with the team.
2026 ECN Elections
The ECN is preparing to elect its 2026 – 2027 Chairs of the ECN Workshop and ECN Professional Development committees. The election schedule is as follows:
- Friday, June 19- Applications for Chair positions open.
- Friday, July 10- Applications close
- Wednesday, July 15- Voting begins
- Friday, July 31- Voting ends
Elected chairs are expected to attend a training on Friday, Aug. 7. More details to be communicated soon.
2026 ECN Boot Camp
Thank you to everyone who joined us for 2026 ECN Boot Camp. Presentation materials are now available and can be accessed using the link below.
If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to complete the event survey. Your feedback helps inform future programming and resources for the Georgia Tech event planning community.
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
Design on a Dime
March Professional Development Session
Thursday, Mar. 12
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Walter G. Ehmer Theatre – Student Center
At this in-person session, participants learned how to make $50 look like $500 using nothing but creativity and clever design hacks. With these tips and tricks you can turn tight budgets into top-tier aesthetics.
EMS Reservation - February Professional Development Session
Thursday, Feb. 12
2 - 3 p.m.
Virtual Event
Want to learn how to reserve campus spaces on EMS? Have you already learned but feel like you need a refresher?
Join us for this informative meeting discussing EMS Reservations!
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.
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)
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.
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.