Upcoming Events
Sensory Friendly Event Planning
Thursday, March 27
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Virtual Event
Join Meg Raby, head of Customer Service and sensory trainer at Kulture City, to learn about the importance of creating inclusive event environments for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Raby will provide valuable insights on how to design and execute accessible events that welcome attendees with sensory processing disorders, autism, and other related conditions. She will cover key topics such as sensory-friendly accommodations, reducing environmental triggers, and incorporating sensory breaks. ECN members will learn practical strategies on how to create an enjoyable event atmosphere for all to attend.
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
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
Tuesday, June 11
10:45 a.m. — noon
Virtual Event
The ECN plans to host a session facilitated by Luoluo Hong, vice president for student engagement & well-being, to discuss best practices in event planning while supporting and safeguarding freedom of expression and inquiry.
This webinar will review Georgia Tech policies, practices, and protocols as they relate to free speech and expressive activity. Participants will be encouraged to share their successes and have an opportunity to ask questions.
EMS Tips and Tricks
April 15
11:30 a.m. - Noon
Teams Meeting
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.
2023 ECN Summer Boot Camp
This event featured our keynote speaker Karen Hilton for Mastering High Stakes Conversations 301: You Can't Handle the Truth (or Can You?) - Practical Steps for Mastery, as well as other event professionals from Georgia Tech.
Review our post-event materials
Book Karen Hilton for a future event
Tech Catering Town Hall
The ECN hosted a Town Hall with Tech Catering on Aug. 29, 2023. They provided updates to their menus and policies.
Setting the Stage with AV Services
OIT Team
Discover the most effective ways to deliver content to your audience through sound and visuals. Whether it's a small meeting or conference, this panel discussion will include experts to share best AV practices and tips for presenting your content in a hybrid, in-person, or virtual event.
Achieving Personal and Professional Success in Today’s Workplace
Sherry Ebrahimi, Director of Housing Administration and Conference Services- Emory College
Back-to-School Social and Fall Calendar Meeting
The ECN hosted a Fall 2024 Campus Events Calendar Meeting and Back-to-School Social in partnership with the Student and Campus Event Centers team. The goal of this meeting is to share impactful/large event dates for the upcoming semester. The shared calendar we make is a fantastic resource for planning your events, learning about the work of our colleagues, and finding opportunities for future partnerships!
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.
2024 ECN Boot Camp
May 22
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Atlantic Theater, John Lewis Student Center
- Events 101 Refresh
- Campus Calendar Review: Summer Semester
- Policy and Procurement Update
- Campus Vendors Ignite Session
15th Annual ECN Workshop
- The Power of the Pivot
Ashley Riggs- Delta
- Applying for the Job Next Door
Crystal Rosser- Georgia Institute of Technology
Jillian Cruser- Georgia Institute of Technology
- 12 Steps for Creating a Great Event Marketing Plan
Wilma Southern- Central Atlanta Progress
- So You Want to Have a VIP at Your Event
Rachel Miller- Georgia Institute of Technology
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.
ECN Session: Event Tools for your Toolbox
Successful events are all about the details. Join Serena Wallace, director of Institute Events, as she shares new and updated templates, signage, and event planning tools to help planners not sweat the small stuff.
ECN Town Hall: Campus Catering Update
Panelists from Georgia Tech Auxiliary Services and Business Operations will review the new list of secondary approved caterers and updates to campus catering policies. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask the panelists questions regarding these updates.