Conference Registration
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We are so excited to welcome you to Atlanta for the 43rd Annual Technical Conference of the National Association of Black Geoscientists, hosted in conjunction with Georgia State University!
This year, you can expect to hear from dynamic speakers, attend interactive workshops and panel discussions, and join us for a culminating field trip!
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agenda Highlights
Below is a high level agenda of what you can expect at this year’s conference. Times and events are subject to change. Please check back periodically for agenda updates.
All official conference events will be held at the Georgia State College of Law, Knowles Conference Center in Downtown Atlanta.
- K-12 Outreach Workshop, TBD
- Shortcourses, TBD
- Welcome Reception — 6-8 PM
Morning 8AM – 12 Noon
- Welcome and Introduction of Exhibitors
- Oral Presentations
- Opening Keynote Address – Dr. Marshall Shepherd
Afternoon 1PM – 6PM
- Oral Presentations
- Panel Discussions
- Poster Sessions, Exhibitor Booths, and Networking
Morning 8AM – 12 Noon
- Oral Presentations
Afternoon 1PM – 5PM
- Poster Session
- Awards & Closing
Morning 8AM – 12 Noon
- Field Trip and Service Event, TBD
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Limited funding for student attendance is available! register asap to secure your spot.
Thank you to the National Science Foundation for continuously supporting the NABG!
Registration fees will be waived for student attendees and lodging will be covered on a first come, first served basis. Priority funding will be given to student presenters. Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to Atlanta. We have prepared a letter that you may use to petition your departments for funding.
Normal Registration: July 20th-August 25th.
Late Registration: August 26th – September 3rd.
Conference Registration (in-person) will CLOSE on September 3rd and there will be NO on-site registration.
Virtual Registration will remain open through the conference.
Please select the appropriate form below.
Note: exhibitor registration includes two (2) conference attendees in addition to the exhibition booth. You will be able to list attendees on the exhibitor form. Additional representatives from your organization must complete their own registration form.
Member Registration
Guest and Exhibitor Registration
Resume submission
Room Block
The host hotel for #NABG43 is the Holiday Inn Express, located blocks away from the conference venue.
We have fully committed our room block. There are multiple hotels within a few blocks of the conference center that are alternate choices.
Please Note
- All rooms must be guaranteed with a major credit card
- The hotel will authorize one night’s room charge, tax and $5 fee on each individual credit card approximately 14 days in advance of your arrival.
- There is a 72 hour notice of cancellation. If you need to cancel, you must contact the hotel directly and give 72 hours or more notice to avoid the penalty of one night’s room charge, tax and $5 fee
- Parking is valet only at $40.00 per car, per night
Students
You will receive an email after registering with details on securing your room. NABG will cover double-occupancy rooms, with priority for students presenting at the conference.
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