USG Staff Development Conference: ONE YOU. ONE SYSTEM. ONE GOAL.

Georgia State University's Staff Council is excited to host this year's University System of Georgia (USG) Staff Development Conference, an initiative of the USG Staff Council. The conference will bring together staff from USG institutions across Georgia for two days of professional development, idea sharing, and meaningful connections. Join us for an inspiring keynote, engaging breakout sessions, a campus tour, networking, and opportunities to learn from colleagues who are making an impact across the University System of Georgia. Contact staffcouncil@gsu.edu for additional information or support.

Parking & Directions (***UPDATED***) - PARK IN G-DECK!
Please note that parking included with your conference registration, if selected during registration, is separate from any parking fees charged by your hotel.

Registrants who purchased conference parking will be added to the official parking list provided to GSU Parking & Transportation. On both days of the conference, please enter through the G-Deck entrance and provide your name to the parking staff member for entry. 

For GPS purposes, use the address 66 Courtland St SE, Atlanta, GA, 30303. Please note you may also enter the deck from Collins St. or Central Avenue. 

TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE & SUBMIT PAYMENT, SELECT "BUY TICKETS" IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER. 

Nearby Lodging Options with Special Conference Rates 

All hotel reservations have a check-in date of Sunday, September 13, with check-in beginning at 4:00 p.m., and a check-out date of Tuesday, September 15, by 11:00 a.m. 

Please note: Each hotel has its own parking rates. Hotel parking is separate from Georgia State University parking included with the $200 conference registration option. 

Courtland Grand Hotel  (165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303)

• $129/night (1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds) 

• Cut-off date is September 11

• Booking link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51316419

The Connally Hotel (100 Auburn Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30303)

• $129/night (1 King Suite) 

• Cut-off date is September 4

• Booking link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/CT01I3 

Origin Atlanta (110 Mitchell Street, Atlanta, GA 30303)

• $139/night (1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds) 

• Cut-off date is September 11

• Booking link: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/57167?checkInDate=09/13/2026&checkOutDate=9/15/206&groupCode=1385371