General Event Information
Is Accelerating Policy Change in Georgia a single-day convening? How long will it run? Will it be in person or virtual?
The convening is one full day, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. It will be held in person, with no virtual option.
What is the agenda for the day?
The agenda will be coming later this month.
Who should attend Accelerating Policy Change in Georgia?
This convening is for public health practitioners, government staff, community and business leaders, and health care professionals who want to deepen their skill set for advancing local policy change.
Will there be a recording of this convening available afterward?
No, this workshop is not being recorded. Participants at this event may, however, be photographed by Georgia State University, ChangeLab Solutions, or local partners for archival, educational, public relations or institutional advancement purposes, for inclusion online or in print publications. Copies of worksheets and other materials will be made available to attendees after the convening.
Will you be holding Accelerating Policy Change convenings in other locations?
ChangeLab Solutions is in the process of outreach and planning for convenings in other regions across the United States. To stay informed about locations and dates, please subscribe to our email list and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Why is this convening important to my work?
Through our work with community leaders, local institutions, and local and state governments, we’ve found that legal and policy barriers often impede efforts to advance shared community goals. Our Accelerating Policy Change regional convenings are designed to connect local changemakers with information to support them in addressing these barriers. We will build shared understanding of the policy process to help partners make effective, lasting improvements in the health and well-being of their communities.
What can I expect to gain from the convening?
Through a day of interactive sessions, small-group activities, and inspiring panel discussions, attendees will learn strategies to help them overcome legal and policy barriers to systemic change. They will deepen skills on reading and understanding relevant laws and centering community members throughout the policy process. Attendees will develop action steps so they can immediately apply the material from the convening to work that serves their community.
This convening is also an opportunity for participants to connect with other changemakers in their region, learning from and with each other. After the convening, attendees will receive a certificate of completion and a resource guide that includes links to important resources shared during the day.
Is there any pre-work for this convening?
No pre-work is needed for this convening! We do have some pre-convening assessment questions that are included as part of registration. You may also be interested in watching The Power of Local & State Solutions, the first webinar in the Accelerating Policy Change series.
What materials and resources will be available for attendees?
On arrival, attendees will be provided with a folder of printed worksheets and other materials to use during the convening sessions.
Travel & Event Logistics
Is parking for this event available at the Georgia State University College of Law Knowles Conference Center? Are there public transportation options?
The College of Law is located at 85 Park Place NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, at the corner of Park Place and John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and the event will be held in the Knowles Conference Center.
Directions to the College of Law can be found here. The College of Law has limited parking available for events.
Parking
- V-Lot Parking – 7 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303
- $10 per space per day.
- There are a limited number of parking spaces available in the V-Lot, and parking is subject to approval by the College of Law Events Office.
- The College of Law Events Office will need the names of each guest parking at least 2 business days prior to the event. Each guest on the list will need to provide their name at the call box. They’ll then be issued a validation ticket, which is required to exit the lot.
- V-Lot parking lot hours may vary – please confirm with the College of Law Events Office for each event day.
- T-Deck Parking – 42 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303
- $10 per space per day
- Available to GSU students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Guests are required to self-pay
- Parking is subject to availability based on the University’s needs
- Street Parking & Surface Lots
- Street Parking may be available along John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and is subject to availability.
- There are numerous surface lots available along John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and Peachtree Center Avenue and are subject to availability.
- MARTA
- The closest MARTA train station is the Peachtree Center Station located on Peachtree Street, just a three-minute walk from the College of Law.
Public Transportation
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MARTAetro
- [Add Metro line / Stop /Direction]Travel to the Peachtree Center Station on the North/South line
- Look for the "To Ellis Street" exit sign in the station and go up the stairs
- After the gate, go left to take the escalator to the Peachtree Street East exit out of the station
- Turn left
- The college is less than a block from the station at the corner of John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and Park Place, next door to the Georgia-Pacific Center
Bikes
Visit Georgia State’s website for bike commuting information.
Do I need to register for this event if admission is free?
Yes, we encourage everyone interested to register since space will be limited to 150 attendees.
Are meals included as part of the $15 ticket price admissions for Accelerating Policy Change in Georgia?
Yes, attendees will be provided with a continental breakfast buffet, lunch, snacks, and drinks. When registering, please indicate your dietary needs.
What should I wear?
We encourage attendees to wear comfortable clothing that allows a range of movement such as sitting and standing. This convening will be indoors, so you may wish to dress in layers in case the room temperature fluctuates during the day.
What should I bring with me? Do I need to bring a laptop computer?
A laptop computer is not needed for convening activities. We will be distributing folders with printed handouts and providing pens for attendees. Attendees are welcome to bring any items that will support them in fully engaging in the day’s activities — such as water bottles or other personal care items. Attendees are also encouraged to bring business cards for networking.
Is there a hotel room block for this event?
We have not held any hotel rooms for attendees.
How many people will be attending?
We are designing this convening for a maximum of 150 attendees, while prioritizing an agenda that ensures interactivity and engagement.
What is ChangeLab’s Participant Conduct Policy?
ChangeLab Solutions is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive space, whether convening in person or online, where participants and attendees can engage in thoughtful and productive conversations about how to build healthy communities through policy and systems change. By participating in the ChangeLab convening, all participants, including registrants, attendees, speakers, facilitators, and staff, agree to engage thoughtfully and refrain from disruptive, discriminatory, or harassing behavior. Facilitators may immediately remove without additional warning or refund any participant or attendee engaging in behavior that compromises a safe, inclusive, and constructive environment in conflict with this policy.