Schedule

The conference will kick off on the evening of Friday, February 20, 2026 from 6:30 – 8:15 PM with a keynote speaker and welcome reception. On Saturday, February 21, we will host student presentations throughout the morning and afternoon with a break for our awards lunch and GCHC Business meeting. We will share the full conference schedule in the GCHC program in the coming weeks.

Conference events will take place at the Kennesaw campus of Kennesaw State University located at 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Specific information about campus locations for the Friday evening reception and keynote and Saturday panels and posters will be provided soon.

Welcome Reception & Keynote: Friday, February 20, 2026

The welcome reception and keynote will be from 6:30 – 8:15 PM. Conference registration will open at 6:00 PM, followed by a reception from 6:30 – 7:15 PM and a keynote talk from 7:15 – 8:15 PM.

Conference: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Conference registration will open at 7:30 AM. Sessions will begin at 8:00 AM and conclude at 3:00 PM.