Conferences
Fall 2025 Conference
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Fall 2025 Georgia GMIS Conference
October 12-16, 2025
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge in Buford, GA
We invite you to attend the Georgia GMIS “Reeling in the Future of IT” 2025 Spring Conference at Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge in Buford, GA!
Cert Trak offers instruction culminating in preparation for the ITIL® 4 Foundation certification exam. Geek Trak will cover Microsoft Intune.
NEW THIS FALL!
- Georgia GMIS awards and LGCIO certificates will be presented during the Wednesday dinner banquet. Be sure to indicate if you plan to attend when you register!
The Local Government Chief Information Officer program’s leadership curriculum will cover Conflict Management and Resolution. On Tuesday the technical content focuses on Unlocking the Power of Microsoft 365 Copilot: A Strategic Overview for Public Sector Leaders, Locking Down the Future: What CJIS Changes Mean for Local Government IT, and Bridging IT and OT: Securing Municipal Infrastructure Together.
Georgia GMIS is pleased to once again offer The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Session on Monday afternoon. You can also look forward to the Enrichment session on Wednesday morning discussing the 5 Levels of Leadership.
Please note, Cert Trak and Geek Trak will begin on Sunday.
Conference Registration Information
Early Bird Conference Fee Will Run From September 4 ‐ September 19, 2025
| LGCIO Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket) | $400.00 |
| Cert Trak Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket) | $700.00 |
| Geek Trak Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket) | $700.00 |
Regular Conference Fee Will Run From September 20 ‐ October 3, 2025
| LGCIO Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket) | $500.00 |
| Cert Trak Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket) | $800.00 |
| Geek Trak Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket) | $800.00 |
| Wednesday Banquet Guest | $90.00* |
*Anyone bringing a guest or spouse must request and pay for a banquet ticket prior to their arrival at the conference.
How to Register
There are two ways to register.
1. Register online and pay with a credit card or
2. Complete the fillable form, email a copy to tiffanysmith@uga.edu, wait to receive an invoice, then print a copy of the invoice and mail with your check to the address listed on the invoice.
Hotel Information
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-8787
When making your reservation, please provide the group code 251011GMIS and that you are with the Georgia Government Management Information Sciences (Georgia GMIS) conference to get the special rate of $199 (plus $5 state hotel/motel fee and applicable taxes) per night.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
A block of rooms will be held at the hotel until September 25, 2025, or until all rooms have been reserved, whichever comes first. After this date, the hotel will make reservations at the prevailing room rate based on availability.
HOTEL PARKING
Self-parking is complimentary for overnight and transient / day guests. Please let the gate attendant know you are the attending the GA GMIS 2025 Fall Conference.
Please remember to bring your tax-exempt forms!
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There are two ways to register.
1. Register online and pay with a credit card or
2. Complete the fillable form, email a copy to tiffanysmith@uga.edu, wait to receive an invoice, then print a copy of the invoice and mail with your check to the address listed on the invoice.