Seventeenth Annual Conference

The Seventeenth Annual Conference will begin Monday with two optional networking events including the Plan Sponsor - Affiliate Golf Outing and a Dolphin Boat Tour. Later that evening, participants are invited to join all conference attendees and registered guests at the Welcome Reception. On Tuesday and Wednesday, two unique tracks of continuing education sessions will be presented by experts in the areas of fiduciary responsibility, board governance, investments, and plan administration. Networking events, including the Association Dinner and Casino Night, will be held after Wednesday's educational sessions. The conference will conclude on Thursday morning with breakfast and a general session. All conference educational sessions and meals will take place at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.

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Conference Registration and Hotel Reservations

Early Bird registration rates for the Seventeenth Annual Conference are the following: 

Plan Sponsor|Emeritus Members: $369.00
Affiliate Members: $1,250.00
Conference Guests: $229.00

A link to the online registration form will be available on November 14, 2025.

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Plan Sponsor - Affiliate Golf Outing

This year's golf outing will take place at the Jekyll Island Golf Club's Pine Lakes Course on Monday, March 23, 2026. Plan Sponsor and Affiliate members may sign up for the golf outing during the conference registration process. Pre-registration is required and spots will be limited.

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Dolphin Boat Tour

Travel the waterways of Jekyll Island to observe bottlenose dolphins and learn about their social behavior, feeding habits, and much more. This optional 90-minute activity will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026. Conference attendees and their registered guests may sign up for the tour during the conference registration process. Pre-registration is required and spots will be limited.

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Meals and Other Conference Networking Events

Conference registration includes a full breakfast and lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as a breakfast on Thursday. Participants are also invited to attend the Welcome Reception on Monday evening and cocktail receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday evening, the GAPPT will host its popular Annual Association Dinner and Casino Night. 

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Conference information will be updated regularly on the website. For additional questions about the Seventeenth Annual Conference, please contact [email protected] or 470-970-8830.