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.
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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.
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We're recruiting for our social, professional development, and workshop committee. Help us select topics and locations for our upcoming events.
Annual Workshops
Connect and collaborate with individuals possessing similar job functions.
Upcoming Events
More events for the Fall 2023 semester will be announced soon!
Past Events
Tech Catering Town Hall
The ECN hosted a Town Hall with Tech Catering on Aug. 29. They provided updates to their menus and policies.
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
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.
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.
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.
13th Annual Event Coordinators' Workshop
Workshop Presentations
10 Tips on Managing Work-Life Balance
Candice Bovian- Program Manager, Georgia Tech Human Resources
How to Plan a Virtual or Hybrid Event at Georgia Tech
Jassen Ceci, Charlie Wright, Grace Battle, Jason Brewer- Georgia Tech OIT
Accessible Event Planning
Carolyn Phillips- Co-Director, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation
Dr. Sheryl Ballenger- Manager of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation
Event Contingency Planning: How to Expect the Unexpected
Tarena Smith- Senior Director of Stadium Events, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Student and Campus Events Centers Town Hall
Caitlyn Wine, Student and Campus Event Center Team
Learn more about campus’ new reservable spaces and other operations. Caitlyn Wine discusses the policies and procedures for new and existing campus event venues.
2022 ECN Bootcamp
Brand, Visual Identity, and Trademarks
Doug Goodwin, Institute Communications
Procurement 101
Erin Mitchell, Procurement and Business Services
Achieving Personal and Professional Success in Today’s Workplace
Sherry Ebrahimi, Director of Housing Administration and Conference Services- Emory College