Our Mission
To create and effectively operate an annually occurring Georgia Environmental Conference, providing fresh, new, high value, well-balanced, diverse and relevant educational content with a positive impact on current and future practitioners and the environment of Georgia and the Southeast region, while embracing a strong commitment to fostering significant connections among Attendees, Speakers, Sponsors and Exhibitors.
Our Vision
The Vision of the Georgia Environmental Conference (GEC) is to serve as the premier platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and leadership among environmental professionals across diverse industries and disciplines. Rooted in a commitment to sustainability, education, and actionable outcomes, GEC aspires to:
- Advance Environmental Excellence
- Strengthen Partnerships among Attendees, Speakers, Sponsors and Exhibitors
- Inspire Transformative Action
- Promote Lifelong Learning and Diversity
- Support National, Regional, State, and Local-Specific Solutions
- Celebrate Innovation in Environmental Leadership and Technologies
Through our Vision, the Georgia Environmental Conference will continue to be a trusted convener of top-performing environmental professionals, a catalyst for innovation, and a champion of environmental stewardship for generations to come.
Through valuing the contributions and perspectives of all participants, GEC remains dedicated to supporting a collaborative and impactful Community for environmental excellence.
General Information
The Annual Georgia Environmental Conference is the largest, most comprehensive and diverse educational opportunity in Georgia, and is typically attended by 807+ Local, State, and Federal Government Officials, Economic Development, Business and Industry Leaders, Corporate Sustainability, Scientists, Educators and Universities, Non-profits, Manufacturers, Attorneys, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Builders and Contractors, Developers, Land Owners, Agribusiness Leaders, Energy and Transportation Experts, Geologists, Forestry, Agribusiness, Water Planning Districts, Public Health Officials, Solid and Hazardous Waste, Recycling Experts, Enviro-Tech, and many, many others with a strong interest in environmental activities in Georgia and the Southeast region.
Over the three-day event, GEC hosts an elite group of environmental professionals seeking to exchange knowledge and share ideas around environmental concerns in Georgia and across the Southeast region. The educational program, designed and developed by our 74-member Steering Committee, offers 69+ unique courses, allowing attendees to design their own personalized curriculum by selecting twelve (12) educational breakout sessions, while receiving self-reported Continuing Education credits (as applicable). With the combined efforts of the state’s leading environmental organizations, the Annual Georgia Environmental Conference has proven to be a valued educational opportunity focused on Sustaining the Future for the People of Georgia and the Southeast region.
The conference will be held at the LEED Certified Jekyll Island Convention Center. Jekyll Island is located on Georgia’s east coast, southeast of Atlanta and Macon (294 and 211 miles, respectively) and north of Jacksonville (74 miles).