2026 Conference Information

Registration is now open for the Georgia Council of Graduate Schools’ 2026 Spring Conference!

Join graduate education professionals from across the state on April 16–17, 2026, at Valdosta State University for this year’s conference, Trailblazing Graduate Education. The conference will highlight innovative ideas, practical strategies, and collaborative approaches that are driving graduate education forward across Georgia.

The GCGS Spring Conference offers engaging sessions, meaningful networking opportunities, and timely discussions designed for professionals at every career stage. Attendees will leave with new perspectives, actionable insights, and strengthened connections across institutions.

Register today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of graduate education.

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Individual Registration Fee (Faculty/Staff) - $150 
Group Registration Fee (10+ persons) - $125 per person
Graduate Student Registration Fee - $75

Current members receive one complimentary registration. 

Valdosta State University
500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698

Agenda coming soon!

We’re continually updating presenter information as it becomes available, so visit this page often for the newest additions.

Alex Duncan HeadshotAlex Duncan is a research faculty member and Senior Director of Georgia Tech’s Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program. His research interests lie at the intersection of online education, learning at scale, and student experience. Alex holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UT Austin and an M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Tech. Before starting his current position in 2018, he worked at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); prior to that, he worked in industry, including positions with Home Depot, Boeing, Epic Systems (nope, not the videogame company), and ConocoPhillips. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn.

Drury Plaza Hotel Valdosta 
1327 N St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, GA 31601

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Tel: 229-253-0023
Fax: 229-588-7137

Located just minutes from Valdosta State University, Wild Adventures Theme Park, and Moody Air Force Base, the hotel is perfect for guests traveling for business or leisure. Relax in our clean, comfortable rooms while enjoying our free hot breakfast and free 5:30 Kickback® featuring hot food and cold beverages every day! 

Holiday Inn Valdosta Conference Center 
1805 West Hill Avenue
Valdosta, GA 31601 

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Includes continental breakfast and free parking.